when to go up in draw weight

[pdk25]

And as far as next season goes, I don't know if you will make 60# or not, but 55# would be pretty good too.

[JMR]

Great thread. I have also been thinking of moving up from 55 to 65 lbs and there is some sound advice here. Like someone said the heavier bows seem to be cheaper on the classifieds!lol

[bdgr]

I haven't found shooting a lighter weight bow prepares you to shoot a heavier bow.  If you want to go up in poundage I think the best way would be to buy an exerciser like the bow fit or a cheap **** bow 5# over what you want your hunting bow with.  use the cheap heavy bow to exercise your muscles with by drawing (not shooting).  Once you are comfortable drawing that bow the one 5# less will feel like nothing.

[JamesV]

I agree with going up in weight when you are young. I can still shoot the heavy bows but perfer 45-50. Easier on an old body.

James

[free2bow]

There are a lot of guys who hold on to heavy weight even when they are injured.  I think this is because it's addictive to feel the intensity of shooting heavier.  But is it worth it?  Not if you end up injuring yourself and requiring a long recovery or surgery. Remember weight is relative to your personal body type and fitness level.  Linebackers are usually built a little different from marathon runners.  Who's more physically fit depends on your perspective.

[stickbowhntr]

I would like to be able to still shoot heavier but age is making me drop down some...lol..

[JJB2]

Bow efficiency is what you should be after.  Bow weight is not a good way to determine a given bow's effectiveness in killing an animal.  A well designed 50# bow may put the same weight arrow down range faster that a poorly designed 65# bow.  That said if you want to compare apples to apples - shooting the same bow at 50# vs. 65# then you'd be putting more energy into the arrow with the heavier bow of same design.