bigcountry

Hear me out. I have a bunch of bows these days. Most selfbows are 45-55lbs. I have a 50lb martin savannah (my first and favorite), a 58lb zipper, a 66lb black widow, an old 36lb colt recurve. Now, I shoot all these bows some of the time. I give the zipper the most attention. I shoot my savannah the best.

So here's my case. After I get done shooting my 66lb widow about 15-20 shots, I am done with that beast. I tend to short draw the bow in the stand so I have to have a clicker. And get tired easy. I have to use an extra thick tab, because the little D97 string seems to cut into my finger at full draw. Even though I shoot it well, and its a great bow, I would say I am overbowed. Good news is I always have a clean release with this bow.

But here's the beauty of it. After I get done shooting this bow, everything else seems effortless. I feel like I have complete control of my my martin. I come to full draw every time, conscience thought of my release. My bow hand is very loose, no torquing. Same with my zipper.

I don't know, maybe it makes me stronger. Maybe its making me more conscience of my form.

Rangeball

I think it's building strength, which gives you confidence

Like when someone is starting out, everyone recommends they get a low poundage bow, so they can learn good form. Most people are strong enough to handle a 30-40# bow. Get stronger, and you have the same ability with a 40-50# bow, etc.

BobCo19-65

I'm sure it will make you strong. Don't forget about the other way also. Personally, I can get my form more perfect with a lighter bow (30 pounder). After I get the form burnt in I go to the heavier bow.

bigcountry

Sometimes I notice shooting my light recurve, I almost have too much control if that makes sense. Especially on my release. I like shooting them all. I do believe the heavy longbow kinda keeps my muscles in check and conditions them.

burniegoeasily

I know what you mean. Most of my bows are in the 60lb area. I do have two bows that are 55lbs. I shoot my bigger bows and then go down to the 55 ers and they seem rather easy to shoot.

stealthycat II

if I were you I'd sell that Zipper to someone and be done with it

bigcountry

Zipper didn't have good mojo last year. She didn't bring me any luck.

stealthycat II

sell the damn thing to me and I'll hate it as much as you do

bigcountry

Thought you wanted thier new riser.

I am saving up for a elk riser. I talked to Tracy from zippers the other day and they will be at the balt trad classic. I get to try out one of their new risers.

stealthycat II

wanting and getting are two very different things aren't they ?



a Zipper fan I've become though