Time to get heavier...

I was going say, too bad that you are not closer you try out some of my Robertson longbows to see which weight you could shoot.  Warning, do not do the try before you buy program since you live so close.  Those bows never get sent back and after a while you have more Robertsons than you can shoot.

[Randy Koleno]

With a Sage you can get limbs for 70ish dollars , I believe. That's a fairly cheap way to find out. Good Luck.

[Mntmaniac]

Originally posted by Randy Koleno:
With a Sage you can get limbs for 70ish dollars , I believe. That's a fairly cheap way to find out. Good Luck.

I agree...

Probably gonna go this route...upgrade to #45, shoot there for a while, then when it's time to upgrade again, go with a  Robertson at #50 or #55.

Thanks for all the replies!

[RecurveRookie]

Don't get discouraged if you shoot lousy at first with the new heavier bow.  I go through it every time, just gotta work through it.  Be patient and good luck, you will LIKE the extra speed!

[JamesKerr]

I don't think stepping up to 10# from 35# is too much just make sure to use correct form.

[Goshawkin]

Without seeing you shoot I'd bet you could handle atleast 45# now. You've been shooting for awhile now and probably have built up the correct muscles for shooting.Most likely they weren't getting that much of a work out before you started shooting. You usually have quick gains in the begining.

I shot for about 15-20 years then was away from shooting for about 7 years.All my bows were about 65-80#. When I started shooting again,I was in for a suprise,all my bows were HEAVY.So I had a 52# bow built,sold it about a month later,because I was back to shooting my old bows with no problem. See if you can try one out. Good luck!

[Mntmaniac]

Sorta bringing this thread back around for anyone who may be going through the same progression.

I've been shooting at 45# for a couple of months now and decided order a 50# Robertson.

Got to the point where 45# felt really comfortable, thought sbout moving up to 50# but chose to go with 55# instead...

Surprisingly...the change from 45 to 55 is less difficult than going from 35 to 45. Much less, and I dont feel as if my form is suffering.

Wondered if they sent me the wrong limbs but the scale says 55.

So I called Yote and had them make me a 55 instead....that should be all I need from here on out I think.

[Sam McMichael]

There is much wisdom in all this advice that says go slow and pay close attention to both form and conditioning. It is not particularly difficult to build up to heavier poundage, but it is a process, not a single event. Take your time. Avoid injury and don't let form flaws creep in because you are pushing too fast. Fatigue leads to problems. I enjoy heavy bows but following an injury, I am in the same situation you are in. I am having to recondition and retrain. There is always an urge to rush. Giving in to that urge is the greatest threat to your ability to move up. Now, let's hope I can follow my own advice.

[Olin Rindal]

Mntmanic
Do you live in Lewistown? Its my home town.

[damascusdave]

I am 61 years old and about to jump up from 60ish to maybe 75 pounds this year...I am going to do that because I can

DDave

[Mntmaniac]

Originally posted by Kodiak Kid:
Mntmanic
Do you live in Lewistown? Its my home town.

I do indeed...weather has been pretty nice here lately...

Do you ever get back?

[pdk25]

Originally posted by Mntmaniac:
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Surprisingly...the change from 45 to 55 is less difficult than going from 35 to 45. Much less, and I dont feel as if my form is suffering.

Wondered if they sent me the wrong limbs but the scale says 55.

So I called Yote and had them make me a 55 instead....that should be all I need from here on out I think.

LOL.  That is how it all starts.  I expect to see a post sometime in the future when you are moving up to a 70# bow.

[Hud]

Five lbs is good, and ten might be okay, it depends on your conditioning.  If you read thru the threads on POW WOW, you will see post about shoulder problems, sore elbows etc.  Try the following before jumping up in weight. You'll know afterwards.  

Pull your bow back to full draw, but stop at 12",(2 sec.) then 18" (2 sec.)before coming to full draw (2 sec). When letting down stop in the reverse order pausing the same. Then repeat 3 - 6 times without resting. Then do the same from the opposite side (RH switch to LH). If you can do it comfortably, your ready to step up. If it is a struggle after the second rep then work on these exercises a couple weeks and you will be in better condition to move up.

Remember, shooting every day is generally not benefical to conditioning or form, and can be harmful, because the body needs a day rest. People are told do not exercise the same body parts, two days in a row. The muscles recover faster and gain strength by resting, at least everyother day.

There are a few sports, that involve the use of the arms, shoulders etc. When did you hear of a baseball pitcher throwing everyday?