Posted: 4/20/2014 11:07:07 PM EDT
| Interested in my first bow. Looking for a used one. Is 70 lbs too much weight ? I am an XL+ size person. |
|
simple answer is no, it is not too much, you can probably pull 70 lbs no problem. The pull isnt the problem though, it is holding it for up to 3 min waiting for a shot. Also, there are repetitive use injuries that can occur from pulling too much weight. The answer to your problem is to get a mathews and just turn it down to 60lbs until you have practiced every day for a couple months. This will condition your muscles. |
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother
But we in it shall be remembered-
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother
|
Originally Posted By hkusp:
What is a good but not too expensive arrow to start practicing with ? My draw length is 29". I've been usine Beeman ICS Bowhunter carbon shaft arrows. I think retail is around $80/dozen |
Moderate - Someone who stands for everything and nothing at the same time.
|
I am new as well, and just bought a No Cam (picked it up today) as my first bow. I am 5'6, 155 lbs, athletic and can pull the 70# no problem. To me it feels about the same as 60-65# on other bows. For every day shooting I have it turned down to 63#, but when hunting will crank it back to 70. Yes, with practice back at 70 before heading out to hunt.
My friend came over and we shot for a while this evening, and he is about to trade his in on one of these after trying a few shots. Smooth and on point. |