Enough Kinetic Energy?
 

I posted this question in the Archer's Choice forum and didn't get any feedback so I thought I'd post again here. I broke my back last summer and now that I'm finally healed, it's hard to draw my older model Mathews bow at 65 pounds. After trying the "big 3", I ordered a Trykon XL with a 50-60 pound draw weight and 29.5 inch draw. I plan on shooting this bow at 52-55 pounds, and hopefully get back up to 60 pounds over time. I'm hoping the newer technology will offset the speed I'll lose at the lower draw weight. The question is, do I have enough KE to safely shoot deer? Should I go to a ultra lite set up to keep the speed, or accept lower speed with a heavier arrow for more KE? Thanks for the help.

RE: Enough Kinetic Energy?
 

Have no fears my friend. . .

I was shooting 260's last night with my regular Trykon. That was at 55 lbs. with a 380 grain arrow. My draw length is 29".

That converts into 57 lbs of KE. But always remember, shot placement is the KEY

So if you stick with fixed blade broadheads and keep your draw weight between the limb range, you will be just fine!!

Get out there, get that back all healed up, and kill yourself a deer!

RE: Enough Kinetic Energy?
 

To answer your question simply yes. You may want to stay away from large mechanicals though.

RE: Enough Kinetic Energy?
 

I totally agree with the above to answers....you'll be more than fine and let me also congratulate you on a fine purchase and like you mentioned in the thread starter, the Trykon over the older model bows will significantly retain more speed resulting in more technology. I was actually shocked that the Trykon at lower poundages shot faster than my 01 Hoyt VorTec....that says alot of technologies.

I would not however go to an ultralight arrow to retain speed...stay at a good midrange weight to keep some speed you want and still have a heavier mass to push through...remember a bow has a set amount of KE until extremes are taken and a heavier arrow has more benefits than a too light one...

Again, congrats, get well and have a great season.