More weight = better form?

[ishiwannabe]

I dont know if it is possible or not, but I switched out my 45# limbs for my new 56#'s. My form tightened right up, my release was cleaner and the bow was SMOKING arrows. I ended up about four inches high on everything. Anyone else have similar results?

[vermonster13]

Heavier weight will actually cover form errors for you. The release usually gets cleaner and the arrow is on the string for a shorter time, so mistakes have  less time to happen. Thats why real light bows are recommended for form work. Any issue you have will show.

[ishiwannabe]

So your saying I should shoot lighter until I get it to where I want it?  :rolleyes:

[Whump]

Whump Sez: I keep hearing people say that---you know heavy poundage made me shoot better.If you are shooting 4" high That could cause real big problems hunting and you will have to correct that.But! The only way to learn to shoot heavy is to shoot it and build to it. I shoot 60lbs but I have no doubt if I went to 70 I would be shaking like a dog passing a large seed and could not hit squat.That is the best way I know to start bad habits like arm dropping and short drawing. If it is working for ya  and you don't feel over bowed---  Aim Lower& run with it, just don't start a bunch of bad habits.   Hunt safe.

[Killdeer]

Ishi, Dave and I agree on something.   :eek:  Overbowing causes form problems. Underbowing helps you to correct them. Muscles can be built up by reps, not just by increasing weight. This means that you can use light limbs and help yourself "outgrow" that pain in the neck. It will improve your form and get you tuned for hunting.

Then, when you are ready to switch to heavier limbs, you will be flat-out GOOD. It will take only a little time to regroove your elevation factors.

Killdeer~been playing with my Lady Kodiak, just for that reason.  

[Mike Burch]

Dave pretty much summed it up.

One way to bring them arrows down is to go up in arrow weight...get the gpp. similiar to your lighter setup. Your arrow speed will be closer to what you're used to.

For me, I have a certain "speed" programmed in my head, so I strive for all my bows shooting the same speed.

Mike  

[ishiwannabe]

That makes sense RAW HIDE. I like your town by the way...I was there years ago.
I decided to go back to 45. No sense in re-injuring myself and not being able to shoot at all.  Both sets of limbs shoot great, but for now and until the muzzy(and Im feeling 100%) I will stick with the lighter limbs.
Thanks for all the input everyone.