Topic: I'm about to bite the bullet on a YMG and need some info!
So I've been shooting since the age of 4, and a lot of that has been off of the knuckle, but my past bows, however, aren't anything similar to a Korean bow. I currently don't have a bow, and the bow I purchase will be my EVERYDAY bow that will be shot for a few hours a day. I'm a one bow guy, and this will be used like a third arm. I'm a list person, so here's a list of questions! Even if someone just answers one, it'll be really helpful for me!
-The profile is extreme....when the limbs get parallel, it looks like a lot of bad stuff is going to happen. I know it's not, but how is the durability within the limbs? Obviously, I expect them to be great at first, but how about YEARS down the road?
-Is there any quirky problems that I should be aware of before buying one? As of right now, I know that the limb rests / string dampener come off sometimes when stringing the bow. I also know that the arrow pads will wear down, but I am handy with leather work, and could redo it whenever I needed to. That is the extent of the problems I know about, so if there's anything else that I left out, it's because I'm not aware of it.
-I've made longbows in the past, and am familiar with backings, but I have never seen a bow backed with birch. It's beautiful, but will it last? If not, then I would look at the cheaper bows with synthetic birch backing.
-I should shoot exactly 28" draw length. If I get a 50# or a 55# at 28", what should I expect at the longer and more traditional draw? I'm ASSUMING about 65# or so... is this a proper assumption?
-Lastly, could this bow be a reliable companion for many years if I shoot it daily? I take care of everything I own, and it would be babied.
I think that's all. I emailed Thomas a few times, and he was really helpful, but thought that the durability and "quirks" questions would be best asked within the community. Anyway, thanks a bunch for your time!