Have a nice day! Child 70 to lbs. Women and large-framed boys to lbs. The majority of males to lbs. Please keep the following in mind: The values above apply to compound bows only and should not be used to determine appropriate draw weight for recurve or long bows.
If uncertain, better to stay closer to the lower end of the draw weight range for your body type. There are two ways to do it on our site: Read our compound bow reviews , where we list the kinetic energy of the bow assuming a few different settings.
Here is how these scenarios usually go: John weighs lbs. This chart said I could handle a 55 pound bow with pounds to spare. Bought a nice 55 pound recurve bow. Took the 55 pound bow shooting and had a good time. A week later started getting bad cramps in my right shoulder, pec, and side of neck. Went to doctor and he believes it should only be severe tendonitis.
Start with a weaker bow and gradually work your way up if you are in your 40s. Hello, I am looking into getting my first bow.
I go rock climbing, outdoor climbing and horseback riding a lot; will I be able to handle a 25 lbs or 30 lbs draw weight? Yes amber, the draw weight for a smaller frame it not always the problem.
I would believe that you would b able to handle or maybe even slightly more as long as you use the correct shooting techniques such as stance and drawing. My son wants to get a bow for himself. These begining draw weights are rediculously high. I have been shooting for years and would never start anyone on 45 to 50 pounds around 30 pounds is usually perfect, at 50 pounds most full size men would have extreme difficulty coming to full draw and maybe hurt themselves.
Hello, my daughter is starting and loving horse riding archery. I need to get her a bow. Do you have any advise for the draw i should pick for her? Is it a good idea for me to get a Sage Takedown? Can I simply add longer limbs if the packaged limbs are too short? How does this work? I see only a few bows with a long draw.
It will be my first time buying a bow. Thank you so much for posting this. I think this really puts things into a different light. I mean, I have read about this stuff before but the way you write just makes it clearer, if that makes sense. I am looking for a recurve bow with a 70 to 75 lb draw, do you have any idea where I can find one.
The draw weight recommendations are too high for beginners. For adults: recurve or compound. For children: I am 28 now. Did it for about months Should I have choosen a 40 lbs instead? Your email address will not be published. Time limit is exhausted. Capabilities of Different Draw Weights. I e-mailed you the link to the video a long time ago, did you get it? This chart suggests maximum weights, anything above 40 is basically for hunting only. Rather than buying new limbs i got an identical 30 bow and this i can shoot all day, so now I start by shooting the 30 until my eye is in and all the distances come naturally and then I shoot 12 hunting arrows with the 55 and then I switch back again for the remainder of the day For a beginner 24 is all you need, the length of the bow and your draw length are more important.
Hi Larry, I have just sent you a link to the video. Thanks for the kind words about the site, too! Is there a difference in draw weight requirements for bowfishing? Any suggestions for bow lbs? Thank you. Hello to whoever made this suggested draw weight chart, how can I cite this? Returning to archery after nearly 30 years. Good luck shooting. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
Often times, women and younger archers prefer more lightweight bows with a low draw, while men and other larger framed archers prefer a higher weight. View our definitive list of the Top 10 Compound Bows of the Year and see if one of these amazing bows might work for you Our outfitters will help you find the right bow, and offer you suggestions about what might be good for you. Once staffing is up to full strength again with new hires, we will return to pre-Covid hours.
Our outfitters will walk you through the selection process and find the best bow for your needs. Find your Draw Length Find your Draw Weight Find the Right Bow If you've already taken these 3 steps, check out our definitive list of the Top 10 Compound Bows of and find some excellent bows that might work for you! Back to Top 2. Follow this guide to determine the approximate draw weight you should select: Archer Weight Approx.
Draw Weight Compound Bow Approx. Small Children lbs. Larger-Frame Children lbs. Small-Frame Women lbs.
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