I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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.

RE: I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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.

RE: I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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.

RE: I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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.

RE: I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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.

RE: I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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

RE: I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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

RE: I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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

RE: I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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.

RE: I think everyone should be overbowed
 

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

:)

a Zipper fan I've become though