Flemish Arbalest
The Flemish Arbalest is based on a common 17th century Flemish target bow, itself an example of a design ubiquitous throughout western Europe from the middle ages through the Renaissance. The square-sectioned walnut tiller features a pronounced palm rest below the nut, as well as an elongated stock that rests on top of the shoulder, creating a very robust platform for accurate shooting. The steel lock plates with brass screws add a nice visual flair, while the steel bow irons hold the prod and stirrup securely to the stock, and make it very easy to fine-tune the accuracy of the bow.
Materials
Tiller: Walnut with maple inlays
Prod: 70lb (Aluminium), 100-130lbs (Steel), 150lbs (Fiberglass)
Nut: Delrin
Trigger and lock parts: Steel
String: Dacron
Bindings: Steel
Bolt clip: PVC
Dimensions
Brace height: 3in/76mm
Power stroke: 8.5in/215mm
Tiller length: 38in/960mm
Prod length (nock to nock): approx 27in/690mm