What are ILF limbs?
international limb fitting
What does ILF mean? ILF stands for “international limb fitting.” This universal system lets archers mate an ILF riser to ILF limbs.
Are recurve bow limbs interchangeable?
Takedown recurve limbs are interchangeable between risers that use the same limb attachment system. Limb attachment systems can be divided into 2 basic categories: Proprietary systems and the International Limb Fitting (ILF) system.
What does ILF stand for recurve bows?
The International Limb Fitting or ILF was first designed and producted by Hoyt USA in the mid 1980’s as their own limb fitting. Before this time the many different manufacturers all had different limb fittings and they were not interchangable. Some manufacturers had different limb fittings for every model of bow.
How are ILF limbs measured?
Another thing to consider is marked poundage on ILF limbs, most all ILF limbs are measured for draw weight on a 25″ riser. so for example, if you wanted your target weight to be 40 pounds, and you have a 25″ riser you simply order 40# limbs. This changes when the riser length goes down.
Can you change draw weight recurve bow?
Did you know it’s possible to adjust the weight of some recurve bows? So yes, you can change the draw weight of certain recurve bows. The only bows this will work on, however, are those Olympic recurve and Traditional recurve bows that have ILF limbs and fittings.
Can you put any limbs on any riser?
In theory, all ILF components are interchangeable. You buy a riser, and then your favorite ILF limbs. So, in this case, yes, you can use any limbs.
What is a take down riser?
The Edge Riser is perfect for hunting, bowfishing, and target shooting. The takedown system allows for convenient transportation, and easy switching of different poundage Edge Limbs. Riser: Radiused, cut-on center shelf for shooting “off the shelf” if you prefer (rest and plate sold separately).
How do I know what size limb to get?
If you’re shooting more than a 29″ draw, a 70″ bow is recommended. If you shoot more than a 27″ draw, it’s a 68″ bow. If you shoot more than a 25″ draw, it’s a 66″ bow. If you shoot less than a 25″ bow, you should consider a 64″ bow (short limbs and a 23″ riser).
Are there any good ILF bows for recurve?
Looking to grab some new limbs for my ILF recurve. Any suggestions on high-quality limbs is welcome. What’s your price range? I’ve only shot a couple ILF bows, but there’s a couple dudes here that shoot them a lot.
What’s the average length of a ILF bow?
Riser length and limb length determine bow length. Limbs come in short, medium and long lengths. A 25-inch riser with short limbs measures 66 inches tip to tip, but when fitted with medium limbs it measures 68 inches. Even longer limbs make a 70-inch bow. Personal preferences determine your draw length and bow length.
What does lateral limb Adjustment on Ilf bow do?
“Most high-end risers and many budget risers have a lateral limb adjustment, which lets you line up the top and bottom limb with the riser’s centerline,” Denton said. That way both limbs are on the same plane.” ILF risers also allow tiller and draw-weight adjustments.
Where can I buy ILF Olympic recurve limbs?
Find high performance ILF Olympic Recurve Limbs at Lancaster Archery Supply and select from the fastest, strongest and most accurate Recurve Bow Limbs and Olympic Limbs online.