Re: (TFT) re: fine bows. -> Thorn after Stan

[dwtulloh@zianet.com]

Ed Thorn writes: 

> --- rsmith <rsmith@lightspeed.ca> wrote: 
>
> > Why would stiffness of arrow help?
>
> Because if an arrow is not stiff enough, the thrust of
> the bow actually _bends_ the arrow, which then
> straightens and re-bends over and over like a flying
> guitar string.  

Would this also affect range?  I would think that the
energy within the bow would transfer better to a stiffer
arrow, thus providing increased range.  Otherwise, the
bow's energy is divided between the thrust component
and the 'bending' component. 

Dan 
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