When I was a very young beginning archer when an old timer advised me to never leave my bow strung. I have followed that advice evr since.

I agree with Orion.

I dunno. It only takes 5 seconds to unstring/string a bow. I always unstring mine when not in use. Anything under tension will fatigue over time. May not be enough for us to notice with a fiberglass backed bow, but it's happening. Of course, the effects of leaving a self bow strung are noticeable.

Regarding a selfbow, If you normally draw a selfbow to 23 inches and someone else draws it 5 inches further, it will put a lot of new strain on the limbs. It may or may not break, but I wouldn't let anyone with a draw longer than mine draw my self bows.

Nobody responded yet... i will give my thoughts.

The first...to unstring or not...is an often asked question, and there is no definitive answer. Some bowyers think it is ok to keep a bow strung, others don't. I think i can say, whatever your choice, keeping it under pressure is not likely the issue, but rather under pressure when heat conditions start building up. In a hot car, hanging in the sun, in a hot attic, all are bad ideas, as is putting long term undue pressures on a strung bow, like standing it against a corner. I personally have seen no issues leaving a longbow strung. Recurves may respond a bit differently, but i doubt it.

Next...you are not deformed. You are you, and you need equipment designed for you.

I am not as well versed re the ELB, however it is well know that selfbows are often picky about being overdrawn from normal. I suspect, however, that if the bow is retrained before being rehomed....gradually pulled longer and longer, it would survive well.