Sideways Torque

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As I am tying a sling (Blackhawk! 550 cord) on my Spyder Turbo I start to eyeball my grip.

I prefer this sling because if I am in a hurry and cannot put my hand through it, it is small enough to be out of the way for a good shot. It is very stiff cordage to hold its shape (like Filson's Tin Cloth) too.

By my nature and from being in the building trades, I look to see if pipes, conduits and reveals are plumb and level. Is the grip in the center of the bow? With all of the accessories and curves it is very difficult to see. Then I wonder if they are preloaded by design prior to assembly. Perhaps I am reading way too far into it.

I believe the riser flexes at full draw hence Hoyt's shoot through target risers but how are they designed: straight or preloaded or it doesn't matter? Mine doesn't appear to be preloaded as it looks as if the grip is off center towards the shelf. The string goes on an angle from cam to cam as well.

Don't get me wrong, I have no experience, engineering degree or scientific data. I love Hoyt and my bow. Did I mention it shoots lights out?

Let the tongue-lashing begin...
 
Measure from axle to where the webbing of your hand sits on the grip from both ends and see if it is the same. Not all Hoyts are. There is very little flex in the riser if any, I would think not enough to be significant. The sideways torque on that specific bow is created by the shooters grip and the roller guard. The roller guards are designed for speed and the downfall is it creates torque.

I would shoot Darin Cooper a message if he doesn't chime in as he would know the facts to these matters.
 
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