Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Slip(noun) to move along the surface of a thing without bounding, rolling, or stepping; to slide; to glide. 2  Slip(noun) to slide; to lose one's footing or one's hold; not to tread firmly; as, it is necessary to walk carefully lest the foot should slip.
The riser (the centre section of the bow) is generally separate and is constructed from wood, carbon, aluminium alloy or magnesium alloy. The term 'riser' is used because, in a one-piece bow, the centre section rises from the limbs in a taper to spread the stress.
Changing the Draw Weight. 1  1. Locate the limb bolts. Look for the limb bolts near the center of your compound bow. 2  2. Loosen the limb locking screws. Certain compound bow models use a second set of bolts or screws to hold the limb bolts in place once theyâre in the right position. 3  3. Tighten or loosen the limb bolts to the desired weight.