This bow really isn't that different from any other bow, right? It has a riser, grip, split limbs and cams. Actually, even though Liberty Archery used all the basic parts of a typical compound bow they have configured those parts in a way that creates an exceptionally uncommon package named the Liberty I '07.

The Liberty I riser is designed to spread the limb mounting apart and position the arrow shelf between them. This configuration places the handle, arrow rest and sight pins in the middle of the overall structure, eliminating the need for a cable guard. The riser has a forward-pointing A-frame structure that provides separation and support for the limbs. Essentially the limbs are the outermost and forward facing component on the Liberty I and as a result the limb sets come to within an inch of touching. To give the riser it's needed strength Liberty uses an investment cast process with A357-T6 aluminum.

As detailed on the Liberty Archery website (www.libertyarchery.com) much of the string must be held within the cam on an extremely short bow. This equals the need for a large cam. A unique cable system allows for precise cam timing through the use of a curled and grooved feature on each cam that captivates a ball on the end of the steel cable. The other end of the cable is terminated on the outside of the opposite limb and incorporates a threaded adjustment mechanism.

Liberty I's compact limbs measure just over 15 inches. Pre-machined limb material is received from Gordon Composites and is formulated into the final form by Barnsdale Archery. The limbs are coupled to the riser through small CNC machined aluminum limb pockets that rotate/pivot on an axle.