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How long before I can pull 100lbs?

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TheDukesArchers:
Over the Christmas break I might try and knock together a laminate bow. I've been fletching my arrows for a good few years.  :)

Del the cat:

--- Quote from: WillS on November 04, 2013, 02:35:23 pm ---100lbs is pretty light for a warbow, it's sort of "baby warbow" territory...  Getting yourself into a 100lb bow should be relatively straight forward, as it's almost do-able using a normal target style draw.

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The following is just my opinion.
The statement :-
Getting yourself into a 100lb bow should be relatively straight forward, as it's almost do-able using a normal target style draw.
Is IMO down right dangerous and a contradiction in terms, as a 'normal target style draw' won't get you much past 28"

I've recently just managed 100# and correct technique is a huge help.
I have a relatively good natural strength and fitness but I am approaching 62 years old.
There is no way a normal person will pull 100# to 32" using a conventional target draw, they are likely to just hurt themself.
If you can draw say 70#and are reasonably fit then I'd suggest a month of training and practice with the right technique you will manage to get 100# to your full draw. If you have the right bow.
I had the misfortune to try a horrid bow with pinched knots up the belly which has no early weight and then stacks like hitting a brick wall and kicks your left elbow like a mule (not made by me). By contrast my Elm warbow is relatively well tempered, although I can still ony shoot half a dozen.
I also had the benefit of some guidance from someone who draws 100# without breaking sweat.
I'd suggest a bow drawing say 80#- 90# at 32" would be good for honing technique. It's important to know you can draw the bow so that you can then examine what you are actually doing and observe the effect of various different factors.
As I said ... just my opinion.
Del

Del the cat:

--- Quote from: TheDukesArchers on November 04, 2013, 02:40:03 pm ---It's my first warbow actually. I recently took delivery off it and it pulls 88lbs at 28, so over 100lbs at 32 I'd imagine?? The bowyer I bought it of has a mixed reputation on here, though it was only £189 and seems pretty decent to my eye. The basic laminate bows I've found are upwards of £480, but being a student means they are currently out of my price bracket.

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That should be about 104# at 32"
28" minus 6" brace = 22"
88# divided by 22 = 4#per inch
32" draw minus 62 brace = 26"
26"x4# = 104#  ;D
Del

WillS:
That's why I said almost.  I was gonna make it italic just to push the emphasis but forgot.

There are lots of people who can draw 100@32 with a standard target style, but of course an exaggerated warbow style makes it easier. I did say "get into a bow" meaning draw it like a warbow.  Crossed wires!

Archeress:

--- Quote from: WillS on November 04, 2013, 05:24:12 pm ---That's why I said almost.  I was gonna make it italic just to push the emphasis but forgot.

There are lots of people who can draw 100@32 with a standard target style, but of course an exaggerated warbow style makes it easier. I did say "get into a bow" meaning draw it like a warbow.  Crossed wires!

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hmmm...absolutely on warbow style Wills. ..i was just out in the yard training..strung up my 85 pound elm..a straight up victorian technique?...yeah ok.  a semi warbow style..?..easier by far.  Then  i got my 110 (now 107) greenheart and boo out..straight target action is a struggle and i agree can make you injury prone unless you have been doing this for years.  anything over a 100 is much more pleasurable to draw back with a warbow style anyway.  and anything over 100 is worthy of a decent clout also.  then i got out my 127 yew..and to be honest my progress is minimal in the last month.  get there though.

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