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250 pounder attempt

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RyanY:
Well I can't wait to see that 1000# bow. JK. I don't think thats the point though. I think 1: It will be fun to make a bow that heavy and 2: If anyone could draw it that would be amazing. I never said I thought I could draw it. And if it takes years to do it then so be it. I'm almost 20. Lets talk in ten years.  :D

adb:
ryoon... I watched your youtube videos. You're drawing a 110# bow about 24 or 25". You have 140# and about 6-8" to go. I truly wish you luck, son. I feel truly satisfied that the limit of human ability is about 200#, with a lifetime of getting there. Don't you think it's a bit arrogant thinking you'll break the current world record by 20% after only a few months?
I currently shoot what you're pulling (110#), but to 32", not 25". I have been shooting my entire life. I think it very unrealistic to presume I could pull off what you're claiming. Give this some thought, before you hurt yourself.

RyanY:
Well the bow is 110#@28" and 149#@33". I've drawn a 120#@32" bow to 32" but I think that just because the weight is the same doesn't mean that I can necessarily draw this bow back to where it's 120# just because of the forces at play. I'm not saying that the human limit isn't 200#. I'm just saying lets try and find out with out killing ourselves. Again, I never said I would get there, and never said I would get there after a few months. I simply want to draw the heaviest bow I can without hurting myself. But heck, 110#@32" is pretty good for an old man adb. JK  ;)

adb:
Can you post some pics of you drawing this 120# bow at 32" please? Why can't you draw the 110# bow to 32" on youtube? Show us. And yes, perhaps I'm an old man, with several children older than yourself, so don't be cheeky. With age comes realism and wisdom.  ;) I think perhaps the enthusiasm and bravado of youth are getting the better of you.

rudderbows:
No have not given up at all.   I made a 185 at 28" so far  and didnt draw it past 29 so I am not sure what weight it is at 32.  I dont think it will be a challenge to finish the 250 pounder. I cant even shoot an 80 pounder let alone 250.  Not sure if anyone will be able to master the 250 beast.  I will be sending Marlon his bow in about 10 days from today.   
 The first bow for Ryan was about 170-180 at 32" but we talked about it and it was not reasonable for him to work up to it without a lighter bow which is what I sent him. Ryan has been working up on the bow he has form us now and each week has showed improvement. this is kinda dangerous for Ryan and has be worked up slowely. Its not worth anyone getting hurt, No need to rush Ryan. i will check out the You tube video of the dutch warbow draw like you said. its interesting that there is alot more to technique than meets the eye.

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