TILLER & BRACING HEIGHT: GOING DEEP

With a modern three piece recurve bow, we do not hold the bow in the centre. This means that we do not draw the limbs back evenly; if the limb bolts are set equal most target archers shooting with a Mediterranean release will draw the top limb back further than the bottom limb.

The uneven draw creates an imbalance in the bow’s efficiency. In the past bowyers would allow for this by balancing the limbs so that they worked together in beautiful harmony. This balancing is known as “tillering the bow”. With today’s modern International Limb Fit (ILF) bows, this adjustment is now the responsibility of the archer. Unfortunately the cost benefits of ILF and the mixing and matching of limbs and risers from different manufacturers means that there is no “out of the box” solution. So here, we will look at what needs to be done to set the tiller. As always if unsure seek help from your trusted archery dealer or