bows over 60

[pktm]

How many shoot over 60lbs, and do you use a longbow or recurve.

[just_a_hunter]

I backed off 10 lbs on my newest bow. I used to shoot 71-72#. I love my 62# Sunbear though.

[Terry Green]

Both.

[turkeyslayer]

black widow longbow 65# @ 28"

[longbow1]

Both up to 80lbs

[Landshark160]

I do, both.

[SL]

recurve 64lbs
SL

[Elksong]

recurves -65 to 75 lbs.

[tim roberts]

Longbows and selfbows

[Ray Hammond]

both..64-65....I've backed off some in my middle years.

[beaver#1]

longbow 65

[WESTBROOK]

All LB, all #60 + or - a couple pounds at 30"

Eric

[pktm]

the reason for my post is, it seems whenever I say I shoot 60lbs I get looks like I'm crazy. But in reality I see nothing wrong with it. As long as I'm not modifying my form to make up for it.

[champ38]

60-70#...I know what you mean by the funny looks. Im probably more accurate with the heavier wt's. though.

[stykshooter]

65 out of both

[Emmons]

Both

[Chuck Hoopes]

Nothing wrong w/ modifying your form--If you are not modifiying your form somewhat for diff. bows, then you are ignoring the particular nature of a given bow and your particualar physical strengths and weaknesses.       I have 3 distinct forms of shooting, to adjust to particualr situations and the characteristics of the bow I happen to be shooting at the time. When I shoot heavy bows, Iam bent over and shooting with the limbs horizontal- which has very little in common w/ the upright posture and slightly canted bow form that I use w/ligther weights-- its just a matter of adapting("modifiying) to circumstances. Shoot what you like, how you like. There are no rules here.  Just enjoy, learn, adapt--its all part of the traditional spirit.

[beaver#1]

why would you get looks like that?

[LONGBOWKID]

Both. 60#-66#

[Widowbender]

The 'curve I hunt most with is about 63# at my draw...I get funny looks too...mostly from the wife so, its probably not because of the bow...

David