cams+axles
why do cams and axles go together
what is to make shooting more powerful.
What is the bowstring?
is the string on a bow that the archer pulls when you're shooting
Why are the limbs important?
they store and release the energy that is needed to shoot the archer's arrow.
what are the cams on a compound bow ( what do they look like)?
The wheels at the bottom that look like discs.
It goes with the _____ & ____so when the archer pulls it back, the limbs flex and store the energy needed to shoot, and then when the archer releases the string, the energy that the limbs have stored makes the arrow shoot out of the bow.
Limbs, and cams
What are the limbs
The limbs are the flexible parts of the bow that bend when you pull the string back
what do cams and axles do?
store and release energy when pulling back the string to shoot
What is a smaller part on the bowstring?
D-loop/ nocking point
What are the limbs most likely made out of?
fiberglass, or carbon.
what else do cams do?
allows the archer to draw, and hold a heavier draw weight.
Why is it important to keep your bowstring in shape?
a damaged or frayed string can make your bow unsafe or less accurate
The limbs work together with the ____ to make the energy that sends the arrow
cams
the cams maximize the bow’s ______, efficiency, store and deliver it through the shot cycle
energy
The bowstring is the bows ______
engine
Would your bow can get enough energy to shoot with out the limbs. True or False