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what is brace hieght

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ive searched the archives,and googled it

Being new to crossbows i'm reading a lot about brace hieght,and adjusting it i can't find no adjustments on mine,so can someone explain this.

and is there anywhere i caN FIND CROSSBOW 101 ,to learn all i need to know about the xbow,or is it mainly trail and error

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Frank check out the FAQ on the excal home page lots of info
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o.k,i'm learning,at least i know what brace hieght is now,i have the newer model with 2 lines,my string is 1 eighth inch from the line closest to the limbs,it is between both lines.To change brace hieght will i have to take the string off and twist it,then put it back on.
What is best brace hieght for the exomax
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The best brace height is the one you can maintain year around . . .in other words, there is no best. You simply need to pick a height and keep it there. Otherwise, your accuracy will not be consistant on the vertical plane. A brace height closer to the riser will give you a little added speed, but not much. Just find a spot you like and keep it there. Make it far enough back to keep your string from hitting the riser on the follow-thru.
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if i need to take the string off to adjust the brace hieght,will i need to take off the disipator pads,string will only be off a a minute or so
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kycooner wrote:if i need to take the string off to adjust the brace hieght,will i need to take off the disipator pads,string will only be off a a minute or so
No , you will be fine to take the string of to adjust brace height,,
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This will be new to me kinda,my brace hight was just a hair under 71/2" on my recurve and 71/4 on my longbow.........Iam in for it now :lol: .
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Post by Cossack »

actually you only have to take the stroing off one end. Gine the string 2 or 3 twists and try again if brace hight is down. Mine shoots best when it's set about 3/4' above bottom line (there are two lines on the tiller, the string should be between them).
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