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bowman123
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Trying to shoot 170lbs
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April 16, 2020, 05:57:38 am »
I am trying to shoot this massive 170lb@32" bow but I just can't get it to full draw.
What do you suggest I should do?
I can do 140@32" with a fiberglass recurve
but This bow is so heavy for some reason I can't even pull it to 27", which is only around 130lbs@27"
Why can't I pull it to my max potential draw weight comparing with that recurve?
Video of my technique trying to shoot 170lb longbow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxPSuWebbKc&list=PLmbsjmhL9gQcrjSEpFZejUqXD0Y9aZelt&index=5
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GlisGlis
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Re: Trying to shoot 170lbs
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April 16, 2020, 07:30:41 am »
I' put my feet on the handle and grab the string with both hands
it is not guarantee of success tough
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Eric Krewson
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Re: Trying to shoot 170lbs
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April 16, 2020, 07:33:31 am »
When you are my age (72) and stuff you did in your youth comes back to haunt you physically, perhaps you will wish you stayed with the 140# bow which after all is very impressive to us old guys.
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Hawkdancer
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Re: Trying to shoot 170lbs
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April 16, 2020, 01:05:29 pm »
See your orthopedic surgeon! And listen to your elders! We been there, done that, and don't recommend it! Eric is right!
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BowEd
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Re: Trying to shoot 170lbs
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April 16, 2020, 06:05:47 pm »
Heck of a stick.
You'll have to figure out a strenghtening regimine strategy to be able to pull that bow.
Nothing wrong with and a good goal that but to avoid injury it'll have to be done.
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BowEd
You got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything.
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Bryce
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Re: Trying to shoot 170lbs
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April 18, 2020, 11:39:09 am »
you need to engage your back muscles to aid your shoulders. mid draw, draw your shoulder blades together and extend your chest.
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BowEd
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Re: Trying to shoot 170lbs
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April 19, 2020, 06:25:17 am »
Agreed.
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BowEd
You got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything.
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Little John
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Re: Trying to shoot 170lbs
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April 23, 2020, 07:30:08 pm »
After you cripple your elbow and shoulder you wont even be able to shoot a 60# bow, not worth it. you had best have good insurance to rebuild the tendons and torn muscles.
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PatrickH
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Re: Trying to shoot 170lbs
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April 25, 2020, 03:34:34 pm »
I dont know how to help with that (I can't get anywhere near that weight of draw) I saw some of your videos on youtube though, cool stuff man. Be careful but also it is fun to see what draw weight you get up to.
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