Why do modern bows have that shelf cut into them, and why don't historical bows have them? We briefly discuss the archer's paradox and arrow tuning, and how the centre-shot cut-out helps mitigate inconsistency.

Video sources:

ryddragyn - Effect of Torque (Side Khatra) Technique with Thumb Draw:
   • Effect of Torque (Side Khatra) Techni...  

Bows:
Greyhawke English Longbow
Southwest Scorpion
Topoint Unison

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