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But why not just have holes?
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Because it is a way of making the riser stiffer. Compare it to a cross section of a girder (spelling?) A structure designed to minimise weight but offer incredible strength and stiffness. Using this method we can remove more weight and keep the riser stiffer than just putting holes in it.
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If leaving inserts on really was the #1 solution I hypothisise that a, it would be more common or b, it just plane ugly
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In answer to ‘a’, shouldn’t really the question be why do all bows have holes in? Just because they do doesn’t make it the best way to do something. A comment I hear often is ‘so & so doesn’t do that, so it can’t be right’. Ever thought that maybe they just didn’t think of it yet? It is easier and faster to machine a hole. Do you think that also could be a factor in the reason?
In answer to ‘b’ – Without naming names, a lot of the bows out there could all be made by the same company they all look so alike. There is no imagination. We take pride in the fact our bows unique and distinctive. The sticky back inserts are an eye full, no doubt! And we have some god awful colours too!
I have cringed more than once when a customer has chosen a particular hologram for our bow, and I think how bad it is, but that person loved it! Then I see a black riser, with black multi-lens holographic and think how cool that bow is. Or a Silver bow with sky blue mosaics. Subtle and effective. Never has the saying ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ been so perfectly true. And if you absolutely don’t like any of the 30 odd colours, the answer is simple. Don’t stick em’ in!
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Why did Merlin change to wood grips?
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When ever we design a new bow we always struggle with grips. Our bows over the last couple of years were always narrow and I liked them a lot. Especially the supernova grip. But like anything, it is impossible to make one thing that suits everybody and we were constantly asked to make wooden grips for them. So on the X-Range we have both. A wooden grip for those that want them, and a narrow aluminium grip that liked the old style. Personally, I like the metal grip. But some of our customers love the wooden ones.
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I am in the minority in our club as I'm the only compound that is not a Merlin
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Just the way it should be Paul! Come and pay us a visit and see if we can’t make it a full house.
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I used a Nova and entered scores I have never since surpassed (1347 best)
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Swaledale – I know some extra special tricks for setting up our bows...
If you want, I’ll set one up for you and you can come and shoot some groups at our range and see if we can’t get you above that 1347 mark. (And yes, I’ll leave the glitter balls inside
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And to every one who comments on our bows, (good and bad), Thank you! By no stretch of the imagination am I saying we have a perfect bow. The X-Range will continue to evolve, and customer feedback is crucial. But in the ideal world, I would like everyone to have an open minded view and come and try our bows, along with the rest. Don’t get caught up in the wall to wall advertising of the ‘big’ brands. You might just find you are holding yourself back.