Change from #45 to #60?

[HogoFogo]

I am barely post something here due to the fact that all I need is right here, thanks to you guys. I really appreciate this. It is such a pleasure to read all the PowWow posts everyday.

Though, I have an issue that bothers me: I want to change my bow to a stronger one and I don't know how does it felt for some of you the transition from a weaker to a stronger one.      

Many thanks

[YORNOC]

45 to 60 is a huge jump.  Depends how easy 45# is for you. If you go buy a costly bow at 60# and have never shot at that weight, you will struggle for sure.
If I were you, I'd shoot 50, then try 55, then 60. See if anyone can let you shoot their bows in those weight ranges.
A jump at that weight difference usually ends up altering your form, so be careful.

[Ringneck]

Yep, 15 pounds is a huge jump. I would try to go up 5 pounds at a time if possible. By going  up too much at a time you are likely to cause all kinds of form problems.

[HogoFogo]

Thanks for your reply guys.
For me 45# it seems to be very easy that's why I want to try the 60.

[House]

If it were me I would maybe try to find atleast one intermediate step at say low to mid 50#'s...if that isn't an option I would definately advise you to keep the practice sessions short in the begining with the heavier bow to ensure that you aren't altering your form due to fatigue that is sure to set in (and pretty quickly) with that big of a jump in weight.

Good luck to you Hogo!

Travis

[ron w]

You have to walk before you can run......work your way up slowly. Down the road it will pay off!!!!

[Bjorn]

Take your time 15# is a major change depending on age and conditioning. What others have said makes sense. 5# jumps are the max I would do. I would give it 6 months to go up that much.
Good luck!

[HogoFogo]

Thank you very much guys for your kind advice.

[Swinestalker]

I struggled with just a 10 pound change. I wound up getting a lighter weight that was only 5 pounds over what I was used to. 15 pounds is a big jump in my opinion.

[bulldog18]

Definately agree with the others here. Fifteen pounds is a very big jump. When I increased in weight I did it five pounds at a time.

[Soilarch]

I've got a #45, a #50, and two that are in the low #60s.

A #15 jump is asking for trouble.  Either through an injury or hurting your morale when accuracy drops off the face of the Earth.

I made the #12 jump from my #50 to a #62. Looking back, I wish I had bought a #55 in between.  

I was shooting a #74 compound at the time...and  the jump was still plenty big.

[LEWIS VADEN]

I can tell the difference in 2 lbs.

[Davesea]

Octavian,
I just made a similar jump, 48 to 63.  48 was easy and 63 feels great.  I am getting some of my best groupings right now with the 63.  
Dave
Seattle

[Hopewell Tom]

I've been shooting 54#@28", with a 28" draw. Just got a little Super Mag 48@28". Man, I like that weight. Seems to thump them in pretty good, too. Like the others say, maybe try 50ish to get the feel for it. It wants to be fun...

[Raging Water]

For those who know me, I guess my opinion on this issue wouldn't count.    

Matt

[59Alaskan]

I share the opinion of taking 5# increments up.  I have an old but persistent shoulder injury and 5# changes are huge to me.  I will likely never shoot over 55# on a regular basis although I shot one 60# bow that just felt fabulous.  Most 55# bows are tough on me.  I prefer to keep it lighter and hope that I will be shooting for many many many years.

I am with Hopewell Tom.  I really like my 48# bows.

[HogoFogo]

Well, I kinda get the point. I will try it firstly  the mighty 60#, from some friends, then if I am comfortable with it I'll take it.

Do you think that a recurve will draw easily than a long bow?

[Swamp Yankee]

The perfect excuse to by more bows!  Gotta have one of each at every draw weight from 40# to 60#.  See honey, I told you!

[Earl E. Nov...mber]

I say find a cheap 60# bow and try it,, you may have the strength to shoot it..
If not hang it on the wall and find another cheap bow in the lower 50's and give it a try.
Once you have found your weight, buy the bow you want and sell the trainers.

[jhg]

I jumped from 43 to 60lbs. Some issues I encountered:

1) I could not shoot many arrows with the heavier bow for quite some time. If I did, form and complete draw suffered.

2)It took a long time time build up the muscle group needed to shoot more shots.

3)I encountered injury during the process -elbow-(I am 52) and that set the whole process back.

But every body is different. But thats what mine required.
Just my 2 cents

Joshua