IBO 2007 rule changes and more
IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2007

III. EQUIPMENT

A. GRAINS PER POUND AND ARROW SPEED

1. Arrows must weigh at least five grains per pound of the bow’s maximum shooting weight unless the archer’s equipment qualifies for the exception set out in paragraph 2 below. Shooting weight is defined as the bow’s maximum draw or thrust weight, whichever is greater. A variance of 2 pounds of draw weight shall be allowed for bow scale variation. Equipment qualifying in this paragraph (A)(1) shall have no limit on arrow speed.

Note: With this change please note the grain allowance for arrow weight is removed

The following rule now reads:

4. IBO recommends that archers do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended limits on arrow weight and draw weight.

Does this mean, if I'm shooting a bow with a maximum draw weight of 70 lbs., but I'm shooting it at say...65 lbs., my arrow still must weight at least 350 grains? Will I be allowed to shoot a lighter arrow as long as I don't exceed 280fps?

Just need a little clarification...Thanks[/align]