Found this interesting article ages ago, then lost it.
http://leatherwall.bowsite.com/TF/lw/th ... CATEGORY=4
Opinion is that thin prestretched leather can increase draw weight on bows.Kangaroo leather seemsa good one to try as its Aussie!
Rgds Rob
Kangaroo leather as a backing
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Re: Kangaroo leather as a backing
that is a very interesting experiment Rob!. Does seem to act much the same way as sinew, and is well worth a try if i get seme suitable 'roo' hide.
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