In December, 2008 I tore a tendon 50% loose in my bow arm (left shoulder). I think I did this while carrying too much lumber on my shoulder on a DIY carpentry job at home. The doctor was recommmending surgery until I told him my job and my passion (after God and family) was archery. He said I might recover fully after surgery or I might not be able to shoot at all. I opted instead for stretch band therapy (self-applied). It took WAY longer than I thought it would but by late July (I started in January)I was 100%. I hunted that very season with a 59 pound compound. The tendon doesn't repair this way but the muscles around it get stronger. My recurves and limmbs are all (at my draw length)52-40 pounds. In my late twenties and thirties I shot 73 pounds. I would never recommend anyone shoot more than 60 pounds these days and I think, at least for the beasts I hunt (white-tails, antelope, turkey, and elk) that is 10 pounds (at least) more than needed. In my 44-years of experience I think sharp well-designed broadheads, reasonable distance, and broadside posture is more important than the heavy weight.
Topic: I hope to hunt with a compound this year! (Read 2220 times)
