very well said paul! i had done the same a few years back ., and i too had a real hard time pulling that bow back on stand ., and i was pulling back on a deer!! and i also herd some stuff tear in my shoulder also ., so now i am down to 65# and i cant go up anymore., start low and work your way up to being comfertable., being in that comfert stage no matter what #s you are pulling, will make the shot weather it be 15-or 40 much better!! good luck