- Description
- Reviews
- Bow Sizing
- Special Orders
A modern and unique design, with a slim shape, the Oak Ridge Shade is a high performance limb in an attractive package.
A maple wood core laminated with wood and and fiberglass. The Shade series of limbs and risers are designed to be durable without the sacrifice in performance.
Specifications
- Maple Wood core
- ILF compatible limb
- Can be used with any ILF riser.
-
Oak Ridge Shade 19.5" Riser: Short = 60", Medium = 62", Long = 64"
- ILF Olympic 25" Riser: Short = 66", Medium = 68", Long = 70"
Customer Reviews
The matte black finish on these limbs should be favoured by bowhunters. Truly nothing "flashy" due to the matte finish. They came shipped in clear plastic wrappers.
These limbs showed their first and only flaw while trying to install them. The U openings for attachment to the limb bolts fall short on the required width and are not well finished. The two sides of the U are cut after the hole for the limb bolt is drilled. The finish on the two sides of the cut is slightly narrower than the diameter of the limb bolt. Fitting the limbs onto any riser will require some DIY to correct the width. I had tried them on 3 different risers and the limbs didn't set in. I took my vernier calipers and files of various grit and refined the U opening to fit the limb bolts snugly. The total time took about 15 minutes.
With the refit done, I test mounted these limbs onto a 17 inch barebow magnesium riser. No adjustment necessary for the preset with my 17 inch riser and the bowstring is already well centered.
The draw weight did increase about 2 lbs with the 17 inch riser. The draw is smooth and consistent without any stacking. The limb mass is average. And average is what these limbs are in terms of liveliness and post shot buzz.
Tests with arrows showed that these are limbs with no-surprise behaviours. Shots are consistent. These are not high-end limbs and one should expect them to be such. However, for the price to satisfaction ratio, these limbs are better than average.
The manufacturer should have tighter QA on the U openings. Potential buyers should be prepared for some DIY.
Bought these limbs in #45 and love them!
I got this limb with the Oak Ridge Bryon riser, and when assembling/disassembling the bow, I feel the slot is too tight on the riser bolt, to a point it removed the paint coating of the riser bolt. There is also some wear signs on the limb slot, from gripping the bolt.
I've used the set only a handful of times, since I can't go out to shoot anymore. So far it's been a good experience.
Very nice limbs Straight a a reasonable price
Bow sizing based on archer's height for Olympic Recurve
Olympic Recurve bows typically range in overall size from 66" to 70". Below is a rough guideline for new archers getting started in the sport.
- 5'5" or shorter = 66" bow
- 5'6" to 5'9" = 68" bow
- 5'10" or taller = 70" bow
The Height of a modern Olympic Recurve bow is dictated by a combination of the riser size and the limb size. Combining long limbs with two different size risers will result in two different size bows. The typical Olympic riser size is either 23, 25" and 27".
Bow sizing based on archer's Draw Length for Traditional Takedown
Please note, traditional recurve draw length is typically shorter than compound. If transitioning always scale down at least half an inch for draw length.
For Adults
- 5'5" or shorter = 60" - 62" bow
- 5'6" to 5'9" = 62" - 66" bow
- 5'10" or taller = 66" - 68" plus, bow
These are rough guidelines for new archers so they get the most out of their new traditional equipment. For some takedown bows limb length is not a choice. After some experience you may find you like longer or shorter limbs.
The Height of traditional takedown bows will often be dictated by a combination of the riser size and the limb size. A 58" bow for example can be made up of any combination of limb and riser size that creates an overall length of 58".
Traditional Takedown bows can come in sizes anywhere from 52" all the way up to 70". Bows that are longer in length are typically used in tournament situations while bows shorter in total length are used for hunting.
Age and Experience guideline
- 14 years old or younger = poundage should be the as their age. Example 12 years old should be shooting 12# bow.
- 18 to 14 years old = 16# to 20# depending on body build and height
- Adult: Beginner = under 20#, Intermediate 22# to 28#, Advanced with experience = 30# and up.
Special orders receive top priority and are given prompt attention. While larger items like bows may not always be readily available, many special order items are consistently kept in stock. The general turnaround time for special orders is a minimum of 8 weeks, depending on the lead times set by the manufacturer.
Certain bows, such as custom target bows and high-quality traditional recurve bows, are exclusively made to order directly from the manufacturer.
In some instances, left-handed products like premium target equipment may experience unforeseen delays due to batch production by the manufacturer.
We strive to meet the deadlines mentioned above and make every effort to do so. However, there may be circumstances beyond our control that prevent us from meeting those deadlines. If such a situation arises, we will make every effort to rectify the issue. Special orders can be canceled or exchanged and are eligible for a refund after 8 weeks.