Hoyt RECURVE-2003 User Manual

Recur ve Bow

OWNER’S MANUAL

www.hoytusa.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Bow Owners Personal Record................................

2. Bow Terminology......................................................

° Recurve Bow Parts..................................................

° Bow Length.............................................................

° Draw Weight............................................................

° Draw Length............................................................

3. Bow Assembly...........................................................

° Installing Detent Limbs...........................................

° Adjusting Weight.....................................................

° Adjusting Tiller........................................................

° Adjusting Brace Height...........................................

° Choosing the Correct String Length......................

° Adjusting Matrix and AeroTec Risers....................

° Applying A Nocking Point.....................................

° Setting Your Center Shot.......................................

4. Basic Tuning..............................................................

° Nocking Point Adjustment.....................................

° Cushion Plunger Adjustment.................................

5. Warranty..................................................................

° Statement................................................................

° Service....................................................................

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6. Important Information/Safety...............................

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Congratulations! You have just purchased the world’s finest
recurve bow. Hoyt’s recurve bows have been designed for the
serious recurve archer. Hoyt bows have brought home more
Olympic and World medals than any other bow in the world.

With your new Hoyt bow you get the support of a company
which has been making bows for over 70 years. From well craft­ed limbs to precise risers, we are sure you will be happy with
your new purchase. In addition, Hoyt USA backs you up with
the most comprehensive warranty program in the industry.

The following information provides helpful instruction on the
various parts and components of your new bow as well as a help­ful guide to getting your bow set-up and ready to shoot.

Hoyt USA

543 N. Neil Armstrong Road

Salt Lake City, UT 84116

[phone] phone

[phone] Fax

www.hoytusa.com

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BOW OWNER’S PERSONAL RECORD

Hoyt Bow Model________________________________

Limb Type_____________________________________

Length ______________ Weight _____________ #

Purchased From_________________________________

Purchase Date__________________________________

WARNING: This bow is a deadly weapon. Always abide by all
safety advisements. Children should be supervised by an adult.

Important Note: Save your sales receipt. The receipt is your
proof of date-of-purchase. Proof of date-of-purchase is required
should your bow ever need warranty service.

The following space is reserved for your sales receipt. Please
attach it for safe keeping.

IMPORTANT!

Staple or tape your

sales receipt here

for safekeeping.

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RECURVE BOW TERMINOLOGY

Understanding recurve bow terminology and measuring tech­niques is very important in setting up your new bow. Please famil­iarize yourself with the following terms and measurements. Refer
to them as needed. (Bow shown from sight window side of bow.)

Upper Limb

“Back” Side of Bow

Weight/Tiller Adjustment Bolt

Top Stabilizer Mounting

Clicker Mounting

Plunger hole(s)

Clicker Extension System

Center Stabilizer Mounting

Lower Stabilizer Mounting

Weight/Tiller Adjustment Bolt

Lower Limb

Bow String

Tiller Measurement Point

Alignment Adjustment

Weight/Tiller Locking Screw

Center Serving

Brace Height

TEC Bridge Design

Grip

Lower Stabilizer Mounting
Weight/Tiller Locking Screw

Alignment Adjustment

Tiller Measurement Point

“Face” or “Front”

Side of Bow

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Bow Length

Bow length is the distance from the tip of the top limb to the tip
of the bottom limb of an unstrung bow with the tape following
the recurve tips. Depending on which riser length and limb
length you choose, you can tailor your bow to your specific
needs. Refer to the following chart to determine your bow length.

Riser Length Long Limbs Medium Limbs Short Limbs

Short Riser (23") 68" 66" 64"
Long Riser (25") 70" 68" 66"

Note: Short riser will result in an approximate 2 lb. increase
over the marked limb weight.

The recommended bow lengths are usually determined by your
draw length. The following chart suggests the best match for
draw length to bow length.

Draw Length

up to 27" 64"
24 - 29" 66"
27" - 31" 68"
29" and up 70"

Bow Length

Draw Weight

To determine the weight on your Hoyt bow,
refer to the limb specifications located on
each limb. Example: a 25” riser with a long
limb produces a 70” bow with a draw weight
of 34 pounds at a 28” draw length. If these
limbs are used on a 23” riser, the combination
would produce a 68” bow with a draw weight
of 36 pounds at a 28” draw length.

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