Post by Bowen on Feb 7, 2016 21:35:55 GMT
Title:
Require Arrow Stops
Current Rule, as written today, with Rules of Play page numbers for reference. (If Applicable):
P. 17,
Arrow/Heads:
4. May not be drawn beyond 28”
Bow:
1. The maximum limit for a bow’s pull is 35 pounds with a maximum 28” draw length.
Proposed change, as you would see it written:
P. 17,
Arrow/Heads:
4. Must have an arrow stop affixed allowing a draw length of 28" or less
Reason this change would benefit Amtgard, as part of the V8 Rules:
/IBO rated, while many common handmade bows without an ATA/IBO draw length rating are only measured for their pounds at a 28" draw, and can be drawn or overdrawn further. The very common 32" arrow shaft is legal, provided it is not drawn beyond 28". Both of these situations create an opportunity for the misuse of equipment either unintentionally or maliciously.
Overdraw, common even in bows with a 28" rated draw, results in much more kinetic force being transferred to the missile than the 35#@28" rule intends. It also creates a risk of damaging the archer and or the bow when arms or strings break.
The simplest solution to guarantee an arrow is not drawn beyond 28" is to require stops. Not just marks but actual draw stops. Then the ignorant will have a constant stubby reminder, and the malicious will be stymied when their arrows go nowhere on release.
Require Arrow Stops
Current Rule, as written today, with Rules of Play page numbers for reference. (If Applicable):
P. 17,
Arrow/Heads:
4. May not be drawn beyond 28”
Bow:
1. The maximum limit for a bow’s pull is 35 pounds with a maximum 28” draw length.
Proposed change, as you would see it written:
P. 17,
Arrow/Heads:
4. Must have an arrow stop affixed allowing a draw length of 28" or less
Reason this change would benefit Amtgard, as part of the V8 Rules:
/IBO rated, while many common handmade bows without an ATA/IBO draw length rating are only measured for their pounds at a 28" draw, and can be drawn or overdrawn further. The very common 32" arrow shaft is legal, provided it is not drawn beyond 28". Both of these situations create an opportunity for the misuse of equipment either unintentionally or maliciously.
Overdraw, common even in bows with a 28" rated draw, results in much more kinetic force being transferred to the missile than the 35#@28" rule intends. It also creates a risk of damaging the archer and or the bow when arms or strings break.
The simplest solution to guarantee an arrow is not drawn beyond 28" is to require stops. Not just marks but actual draw stops. Then the ignorant will have a constant stubby reminder, and the malicious will be stymied when their arrows go nowhere on release.
