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The process of designing, laminating, and tillering ACS limbs is
very different from the building of bows with conventional limbs. Incorporating cross-sectional geometry
(the patented ACS concept) into the limbs enables us to build limbs that are stiffer and stronger – without making them
thicker or wider.
The advantage of this technique is clear
– our limbs weigh less than conventional limbs and therefore deliver more stored energy to the arrow. In
addition, we have carefully designed where the limb bends and the amount of bend to further increase the energy storage.
In our limbs, more stored energy is delivered to the arrow. This is what makes ACS bows perform the way they do.
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Bow Pricing Effective
February 15th 2008 Cost | 3 piece TD
14" Riser Exotic Wood | $1,250.00 |
3 piece TD
14" Riser Aluminum
w/Grip
| $1,200.00 |
Limbs Only
| $750.00 | 14"
Exotic Wood Riser | $500.00 | 14" Aluminum w/Grip | $450.00 |
Extras
| Macassar Ebony
Camoflaged Limbs | $30.00
$175.00 | Two
wood Specials
Pen & Ink Riser Image | $30.00
$180.00 | Rhino Case | $70.00 | 3
Sleeve Case | $20.00 | Strings | $20.00 | Bezel
Set w/3/16 Wrench | $12.00 | Leather Grip | $30.00 | US
Ship Complete Bow | $35.00 | US Ship Limbs | $25.00 | US
Ship Riser | $20.00 |
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SPECIFICATIONS
Riser The riser is 14” in length and is available in either exotic wood or solid aluminum
with a leather grip. Please review the section below that discusses these options. Limbs Three limb
lengths are available: Standard 62” or 64”, Optional 66”. Draw Weight Draw
weights ranging from 35-60# at 28” are common, with a few limb sets either lighter or heavier than this normal range.
See the section below on why you should choose a lighter draw weight. Draw Length The
62” bow is optimized for all draw lengths up to 29”. The 64” bow is smooth up to a 31” draw length.
The rare 66” limb set has proven to operate well beyond that.
View Owners Manual
Aluminum vs. Wood Riser
People frequently ask
about the benefits of an aluminum riser versus an exotic wood riser. Both have been extensively tested
to ensure that performance is the same between the two. The main difference the archer feels with aluminum
versus exotic wood is the added mass. Some people love the added mass and some people love the beauty of
exotic wood.
All of the exotic risers we offer are heavy, dense wood, made even stronger and heavier by thoughtful use of fiberglass.
A 14” exotic wood riser will generally weigh 18 ounces, plus or minus an ounce. A 14”
solid-aluminum riser will weigh two pounds, or 14 ounces more than the exact same riser in exotic wood. The
choice is yours – extra mass with aluminum or a unique look with exotic wood. With either one you
can’t go wrong.
What is my Draw Weight?
One other suggestion to keep in mind when filling
out an order request has to do with draw weights. We mean it when we say that these bows excel in the performance category.
For every person who has told us that he/she wanted a heavier set of limbs, we’ve had 10 tell us they wished
they had ordered a lighter set of limbs.
With an ACS you can almost always achieve the same
or even higher levels of performance to which you’re accustomed with less draw weight than before. So
please consider dropping down a few pounds in draw weight when filling out your specs. You’ll be
glad you did! Before making a decision,
please read our information on how to define performance. For more information on how your ACS bow will perform please read our bow test results page.
Coming Soon
New A&H Archery Products
New Short Limbs for Our Longbow
Very soon we will be offering shorter
limbs for our three-piece takedown longbow. Based on a standard 14” riser, bow lengths of 56”,
58”, 60”, and 62” will be available. Note that the new 62” limb length will replace
the current design.
These shorter limbs are an entirely new design. This new design will store more energy than our longer
limbs at draw lengths of 28" and less and will be perfect for those wanting a slightly shorter bow or even more performance
at shorter draw lengths. As soon as these limbs are available, we will add them to our website for ordering,
so please check back often.
One-Piece Longbows
Next
on the development list are a line of one-piece longbows. Available in lengths from 56” to 66”,
we hope to have a few available for folks to try out at the Compton Traditional Rendezvous in June of 2008. NOTE: Please don't
place an order for a 1P bow until we announce that they are ready. We will let you know as soon as they are. Until
then please be patient and we'll work hard to bring them to you as soon as possible.
ACS Recurve
With a couple of R&D models being evaluated now,
we are still in the early stages of development. These prototype ACS recurves are smooth, pleasant to shoot,
and show lots of promise. However, we won’t offer them to the public until we’re satisfied
that they are fully optimized. Consequently, they may not be ready for general sales until late 2008 or
early 2009.
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How Do I Order?
It’s easy! Just fill out your order request and A&H Archery will contact you to confirm your order and discuss any questions
you may have. Once your order has been approved by A&H, you need to send in your $200 deposit and we’ll go to work
building your bow.
If you prefer to talk
with us about your customization choices, please call the shop at 616.677.2726. Riser Selection
Click on Image to Enlarge
These are the risers we usually have available, depending on the stock
of our suppliers. Also check out our new Pen and Ink riser images for further customization options.
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Pau Ferro
Also Known as
Bolivian Rosewood |
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