Abstract: A tensioning tool for applying tension to string-like material includes a first member having a first handle section and a first engaging section opposite the handle section facing a first direction for receiving and engaging a first strand. A second member is pivotally connected to the first member and has a second handle section and a second engaging section opposite the second handle section. The second engaging section faces a second direction opposite the first direction for receiving and engaging a second strand, and moving the handle sections of the first and second members towards each other urges the first and second engaging sections apart. The first strand can be attached to the second strand so that when the first and second handle sections are moved toward each other the first and second engaging sections move away from each other thereby tensioning the first strand.

Abstract: An archery bow includes a riser having an upper end and a lower end. An upper flexible limb extends from the upper end of the riser, and a lower flexible limb extends from the lower end of the riser. The upper limb and the lower limb each have a distal end. The upper limb is longer than the lower limb, and the upper limb has a draw rating which is less than a draw rating of the lower limb. A cam is pivotally coupled to the upper limb distal end, and a pulley is pivotally coupled to the lower limb distal end.

Abstract: An archery bow includes a riser and a pair of flexible limbs extending from the riser, each limb having a distal end. At least one string extends between the limb distal ends and is movable between a drawn position and a fired position. A drop-away arrow rest mounted to the riser is movable between a raised position and a lowered position. The arrow rest is biased to the lowered position and includes a trigger sear for maintaining the arrow rest in the raised position. A cable guard arm is attached to and extends from the riser. A trigger assembly is carried by the cable guard arm and associated with the trigger sear. A trigger release is carried by and slidable along the cable guard arm. The trigger release is coupled with at least one string. The trigger release engages the trigger assembly and thereby disengages the trigger sear upon movement of the at least one string from the drawn position to the fired position.

Abstract: An archery bow includes a riser and a pair of flexible limbs extending from the riser, each limb having a distal end. At least one string extends between the limb distal ends and is movable between a drawn position and a fired position. A drop-away arrow rest mounted to the riser is movable between a raised position and a lowered position. The arrow rest is biased to the lowered position and includes a trigger sear for maintaining the arrow rest in the raised position. A cable guard arm is attached to and extends from the riser. A trigger assembly is carried by the cable guard arm and associated with the trigger sear. A trigger release is carried by and slidable along the cable guard arm. The trigger release is coupled with at least one string. The trigger release engages the trigger assembly and thereby disengages the trigger sear upon movement of the at least one string from the drawn position to the fired position.

Abstract: A layout device is used with an archery bow. The bow has a riser and a pair of flexible limbs extending oppositely from the riser. The layout device includes a frame with an arm configured for coupling with the riser. The arm has a longitudinal axis. An axial adjustment mechanism is carried by the frame, and is movable relative to the frame in a direction generally orthogonal to the longitidinal axis. A laser is carried by the axial adjustment mechanism. The laser is rotatable at least approximately 180° about a rotation axis extending generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An archery bow includes a riser, a pair of flexible limbs extending oppositely from the riser, and an arrow rest. Each limb has a distal end. The arrow rest is mounted to the riser and defines a trajectory path for an arrow. The arrow rest includes an arrow rest platform, a first sear associated with the arrow rest platform, and a second sear selectively engageable with the first sear. The first sear and second sear are automatically disengaged upon application of an impulse in a direction generally parallel to the trajectory path of the arrow.

Abstract: A layout device is used with an archery bow. The bow has a riser and a pair of flexible limbs extending oppositely from the riser. The layout device includes a frame with an arm configured for coupling with the riser. The arm has a longitudinal axis. An axial adjustment mechanism is carried by the frame, and is movable relative to the frame in a direction generally orthogonal to the longitidinal axis. A laser is carried by the axial adjustment mechanism. The laser is rotatable at least approximately 180° about a rotation axis extending generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An archery bow includes a riser having a sight plane associated therewith. A pair of flexible limbs extend oppositely from the riser, with each limb having a distal end. A pair of rotating members are pivotally coupled to a respective distal end. A rotation controller includes a first saddle and a first string having opposite ends. The first string wraps the first saddle and the opposite ends are connected to a distal end of one of the limbs. The first string is located on opposite sides of the sight plane. A shoot through window includes a second saddle, a third saddle, and a second string wrapping each of the second saddle and the third saddle. The second string is located on opposite sides of the sight plane.