Martin Archery Martin Compound Bow - Manual (Page 16)

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•Paper Tuning -Continued
Right Tear (fletching tears to the right of point)
This tear may signal:
Note: If you are left handed follow these instructions in reverse.
Fingers:
•Stiff arrow.
This problem is cured using one or more of the following methods:
a. Increase peak weight.
b. Use a heavier point.
c. Select a more limber arrow.
d. Lighten cushion plunger tension, or use a weaker spring on shoot around rests.
e. Make small incremental rest adjustments towards the bow.
Release:
•Arrow rest is too far to the right: Move arrow rest to the left.
Either Style:
•Too much pressure on the cable guard: Rotate cable guard for minimum
fletching clearance.
•Irregular or inconsistent shooting form: See a qualified archery coach or
professional and have them check your technique.
•Clearance problem: See that arrow has adequate fletching clearance.
Left Tear (fletching tears left of point)
This tear may signal:
Note: If you are left handed follow these instructions in reverse.
Fingers:
•Weak arrow or a clearance problem.
This problem is cured using these methods:
a. Reduce bow weight.
b. Use a lighter point.
c. Select a stiffer arrow.
d. Increase cushion plunger tension or use a stiffer spring on shoot around rests.
e. Make small incremental rest adjustments away from the bow .
Release:
•Arrow rest is too far to the left: Move the arrow rest to the right.
•Arrow is too weak: Decrease bow weight or select a stiffer arrow.
Either Style:
•Arrow is not properly clearing cables: Rotate cable guard for complete
fletching clearance.
•Irregular or inconsistent shooting form: See a qualified archery coach
or professional and have them check your technique.
•Arrow rest clearance problem: See that arrow has adequate fletching
clearance through or over the arrow rest.
Fine Tuning Your Compound Bow