New Bow

[tommyt13]

I am starting to make the switch from rifle to bow hunting and after doing some research I still have some ?S. Currently Im on an island in Alaska and do not have a pro shop to shoot different bows, so thats my disadvantage. I think I have decided on the 2007 Bowtech Tribute, on sale for $500. I am 6 2 200 lbs 31 y/o guy and have a question on draw weight. Do I get the 50-60 lb or 60-70 lb draw weight? Is there that much of a difference in kinetic energy between 60 and 70 lbs? Oh yeah I will be moving to florida and primary hunting will be little florida deer, hogs, and turkey. With an occastion trip back to Alaska for Goat and MAYBE some larger game. Thanks for any and all suggestions.

[popeandyoungchaser]

You will have a fairly long draw length with that knd of height more than likely so you would lose a ton of KE or speed with a 60# bow. The thing is when you start out no matter how big and string you are you don't want to over bow yourself. Doing this will only form bad habits to break later on. A 60# bow will take all but maybe the largest game on the continent and probably the largest. If anyone you know has a bow of 70#'s try to draw it and see what you think. If you have to go in totally blind get the 50-60# limbs. Or could you wait till you get to Florida where there will be pro-shops to try bows at?

[M77man]

You are a grown man at 6'2, 200lbs, and 31 years of age. (wussy) ha ha! I don't think you will have any problems with a 70 lb bow. Go into your local pro shop and the first weight they will have you try to pull back is the max weight 71 lbs. That's when you will know. I'm 5'9" and 178 lbsand can pull back 65 pounds easily. 71 lbs is still a bit hard but I should be able to get there pretty soon. I'm just going into my 2nd year now.

You can DO it! lol

[Hunter Dan7]

i think youl be fine with 70#s