At 56 years old, I can still easily draw 70 lbs. - even from a cramped position - a couple of times. But the rotator cuff pain sets in pretty quick and, after about 4 or 5 shots, it ain't fun. At 61 lbs. I can go maybe 20shots. At 45 lbs, it's good for about 40 shots. This is with smooth drawing bows that have IBO ratings just over 300 fps. And after I've hit the point where the pain is making it not fun anymore, I have to lay off for at least three days to recover. A week is even better. I love bowhunting and would like to participate in 3D, but better judgement tells me that I'm going to have to limit the amount of arrows I fling if I want to continue this sport well into the golden years. And probably learn to live with moderate arrow speed.