Hey I said I could hold it, not shoot it accurate.If I didn't have full confidence about taking the shot I would not take it! When I'm at full draw, I am holding 11.6 pounds back (58lbs, 80% let off). Its not that hard for me to hold 12 pounds. If you shoot your bow regularly and depending on the let off of the bow, you can hold it back for quite some time.If I am shakeing because of muscle fatigue, then I am probably not going to take the shot.