Draw weight
06-05-2007, 04:28 PM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: Draw weight
Without a doubt the most common draw weight is a 60-70 lb bow, this is why you see so many of them in the stores on display. That being said most are over bowed.
Here is my take on it. You should pick a bow with a peak weight that you can draw easily and smoothely in any position you may need to take a shot. Don't get a 60-70 lb bow if you can barely draw 70 lbs 5 or 6 times in the shop when you are trying it out.
Then pick your arrows based on the mid setting of the bow. This gives you 5 lbs either way to adjust for spine when tuning if you need it.
But first you have to find a bow that fits you as far as ATA and draw length. Then worry about draw weight. The draw cycle may make a difference as well. A smoother drawing bow may let you get away with more draw weight. Believe it or not bow fit makes a big difference in how a specific draw weight will feel to you.
This is how I do it anyway.
Paul
Here is my take on it. You should pick a bow with a peak weight that you can draw easily and smoothely in any position you may need to take a shot. Don't get a 60-70 lb bow if you can barely draw 70 lbs 5 or 6 times in the shop when you are trying it out.
Then pick your arrows based on the mid setting of the bow. This gives you 5 lbs either way to adjust for spine when tuning if you need it.
But first you have to find a bow that fits you as far as ATA and draw length. Then worry about draw weight. The draw cycle may make a difference as well. A smoother drawing bow may let you get away with more draw weight. Believe it or not bow fit makes a big difference in how a specific draw weight will feel to you.
This is how I do it anyway.
Paul
