I'm planning on ordering a new chek-mate recurve in the next month or so and was wondering how far to move up in poundage. I'm currently shooting a 44# @ 28" recurve. My compound is currently set @65#. I was planning on moving up to 50-55# on my new recurve. Does that sound like a reasonable jump up??

I've read in a lot of other postings that advise test shoting various bows before buying, but that is not always feasible since most bow dealers in the Milwaukee area do not sell recurves or longbows and the few that do only have 2-3 models available. The best I can usually do is simply hold and draw the bow to get a feel for it.

As always thanks for any advise.

That is a really hard call to make. My opinion though, is go with 50#. 6 lbs can be a big jump, and might take some getting used to. Keep looking around and try to find a bow or two to pull in the 50-55# range.

Chad

Long Bows Rule!

I have pulled a few bows at one of the local shops in the 50-55lb range. The 50# felt very comfortable, but the 55# felt fairly heavy. So that being said I will probably go with your advise and stay in the 50 to low 50's range. Thanks.

I am currently shooting a 61 to 62# (at 30&quot Crusader longbow. My first longbow was a 66# Viper. I also shot a Martin Hunter that ended up being 70+# at 30". I also shoot a 65# compound(31&quot. The 5 to 6# difference is huge when it comes to being consistent and building good form. I found that the drop in weight made a big difference in ease of draw and ability to get a consisent anchor point. I think you'll shoot better with a lower weight. The Martin was just no fun to shoot and I prayed that I would hit the target every time. But manly men need to shoot big bows! Needless to say I shipped the Martin off today in a trade.