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Though both bows hit the same peak weight, the traditional bow doesn't come up to weight until you get it drawn most of the way back. The more energy you can transfer into the bow, the more energy is available to transfer into the arrow when you shoot. The gray area under the green line represents how much of your muscle energy is being stored by the bow. As you draw a bow, you're really just transferring energy from your body into the limbs of the bow. STORED ENERGY (UNDER THE CURVE)` On the two graphs, notice the shaded area under the green line. The relationship of draw length to draw weight is roughly linear. It's very easy to see how the relationship works - as draw length increases, so does draw weight. Take a look at the sample graph below-left - this is how a traditional bow stores energy (oversimplified for illustration, of course).
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The further you pull back, the harder the bow gets to pull - not unlike yanking on a rubber band. A traditional bow really isn't so different from a simple slingshot.
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But the cam's ability to manipulate draw weight forces is what really separates the compound from a traditional recurve or longbow. The cam is really the heart of that mechanical system, accomplishing several tasks simultaneously. What makes a compound bow a compound is that it is a collection of simple machines working together to create a mechanical advantage. Fine! But on a compound bow, how can one cam be capable of achieving 340 fps, while another only shoots 310 fps? Isn't a cam a cam? Well, before we dive in, let's cover one basic idea. Also PSE will be launching a new website soon that will make it even easier to check out this great new line up! PSE yet again delivers a great line of bows all made in America with great value at any budget.WHAT DO CAMS ACTUALLY DO? A cam is a rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage used to transform rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa. I can’t possibly go over all the new models, changes and features in one post so I encourage you to head over the to the PSE Blog and scroll the pages of new info on the 2013 line up. There’s also the compact 2013 Sinister with a 28″ ATA but still packing 327 feet per second! There’s also the 2013 Omen MAX that takes the already amazing bow and makes it a little better with addition of new technology and a still smoking 366 feet per second! Also the Freak MAX for those of you that prefer a longer ATA and have a super long draw length. I absolutely love my 2012 Vendetta so the 2013 is even better. The 2013 Vendetta DC is still a great bow with a few upgrades. I’ve talked about the models that have caught my eye but there are quite a few more changes and additions to the line up. This will be a great bowhunting bow with a 6″ brace height, 32″ ATA and a draw length adjustable from 25″ – 30″. At 340 feet per second it’s the fastest single cam bow ever made. The new Prophecy is a Main Line bow that retails for $699 and has some great features.
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I’ve focused mainly on the Pro Series so far but there is a big change to the Main Line of bows that are available in big box stores.