What poundage should i shoot?
01-06-2004 | 05:51 PM
#2
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From: Florida Panhandle
RE: What poundage should i shoot?
Hrm...well, I guess that really depends on how strong of a 14 year old you are. When I was 14 shooting 50 pounds was about right.
If you aren't very strong, start doing some pullups and they will strenghthen your back and allow you to draw more weight easier.
EDIT:
The pullups should be done with palms facing away from your body, should-width or wider grip
If you aren't very strong, start doing some pullups and they will strenghthen your back and allow you to draw more weight easier.
EDIT:
The pullups should be done with palms facing away from your body, should-width or wider grip
01-06-2004 | 06:40 PM
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From: Elcho and GB Sconny
RE: What poundage should i shoot?
i just started shooting a bow about a week ago. it is an older one with not a whole lot of letoff (55%) and 50 lb draw weight. have been shooting 20 arrows or so a day and i seem to be getting stronger. from my little experience it doesnt take long. i expect to be shooting 60lbs by next season. there is a muscle building device available for like $20 at cabelas or bass pro. it builds and tones only the muscles needed to pullthe bow back. it is ajdustable 50 lbs to 100 lbs. i would get the catalog and have more details, but i used it last night to build a target.( box stuffed with paper and thick agazine in back for added support all duct taped shut. only one pass through with field pts and that was when i hit the corner of the box) hope this helps and welcome to the sport.
01-07-2004 | 07:22 AM
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RE: What poundage should i shoot?
Best to go out and try a few bows with different poundages. Go with the one that you feel most comfortable. You may also want to look into one with lots of draw length and poundage adjustment if you plan on keeping the bow for a while.
01-07-2004 | 08:08 AM
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From: Maine
RE: What poundage should i shoot?
Keep in mind that if you are shooting 50 or 60 lbs. that you may in a hunting situation be forced to hold your draw for more than a minute. I've held at full draw for what seemed like hours at the time but in reality was probably no more that a minute and a half.
At the end of my shooting session I like to draw my bow and hold it as long as possible. Usually be this time my mussels are a little tired so I can't hold real long but I do believe this helps to train for hunting situations.
At the end of my shooting session I like to draw my bow and hold it as long as possible. Usually be this time my mussels are a little tired so I can't hold real long but I do believe this helps to train for hunting situations.
