I bought a 35lb bow as a beginner and I was absolutely blown away by how powerful it was. 'low poundage' doesn't mean it's poor

35 lbs is an amazing weight to start with for a young guy. I went 25, then 40 then 55 (too much) and finally settled at 47 lbs for my recurve and 51 lbs for my long bow. Honestly I don't think I need that much weight to hunt. Arrow weight and tuning is now important. Hand sharpened 2 blade broadheads tend to just work. Been doing this 16 years. It is a great sport

Love this informative video. Just starting out. Thanks so much!

Nice quick video on the subject. I am currently at 29-29.5 draw length and 65 lb draw weight. I plan on ordering a takedown recurve or longbow soon in 45 lbs and can eventually order 50-55 lb limbs if I want to later. I have shot compound for years at 60 and only recently bumped it up when I got a new bow. 🏹

Great video.

I see most people coming over from the compound world diving in with a traditional bow that is too heavy. Jumping in at 45lbs is a big mistake IMO. I'm guilty of doing this myself but quickly turned it around dropping to much lighter weight. If there is one really practical piece of advice I would like to pass on to anyone looking for a first traditional bow is that "cheap" bows are not junk nor are they inferior to expensive bows. They are great first bows and very capable on a range or in the woods. Limbs tend to be less expensive so upgrading poundage is easy on the wallet. Starting out with low 30lb draw weight (35 max) is really ideal and you can go up in poundage from there. Properly tuned with the right arrow they are very quick and can send arrows downrange with a lot of accuracy. Good luck!

@tiarnanwoods8441

Жыл бұрын

Hi I could use some advice if you’re still there. I bought a 45lb bow it is being shipped to me, what precautions can I take incase the bow is too powerful than what I expected?

@3RiversArchery

Жыл бұрын

There are training aids you can use to help boost your muscle strength. You can see what we have to offer here: www.3riversarchery.com/buy/targets/target-archery/training-systems

@johnd7215

Жыл бұрын

@@tiarnanwoods8441 Not sure what bow it is but if it is a take down type bow or an ilf type you can buy extra limbs that are of a reduced poundage. This may be cost prohibitive in some cases if it is a higher end take down bow with expensive limbs. If it's an ilf bow there are tons o $100 and under limbs you can buy. You may also consider returning it for a lower poundage bow altogether. If your really interested in this, a decent low poundage bow is not only a great learning tool but something you can go back to in the off season to work on your form, release etc. Feel free to share what type of bow you have on the way and your draw length.

@warlock.420

Жыл бұрын

​@@3RiversArchery that's great advice! Better to buy weight training bands than spend $70-$150 on new limbs!

Thank you this really helped

Thankyou so much

Thanks I was looking at 100+ lbs thinking that’s a good starter. I’ll try 35 lbs

Im thinking about buying an SAS Maverick Bow 30lbs, is there any specific type of arrows i should get?

i done yor bow draw thing I have measured my draw length as 29 and a half but to day I and drawing at 30" using the card draw I shoot a 50 lbs ilf bosen horn bow have been shooting some time

I'm planning to just do it in my backyard for fun... And exercise. So I want the most weight that is reasonable. I did it once not long ago, can't remember the weight. I'm in pretty really good all-round shape...my typical workout is jumping onto a waist-high stump and then jumping as high as I can off of that and then landing, repeatedly... Sprinting, lifting and pressing overhead a 40 pound medicine ball, climbing rope, hacking at a dead tree with an axe, going ballistic on a punching bag with fists, feet, and sticks of assorted shapes and sizes... Etc etc. I don't think it's bravado to say I'm pretty sure I can handle it. Yeah, sure it uses muscles that don't ordinarily get used... So I just do a little bit here and there mixed in with my other stuff until I adapt. OTOH, if going overboard is going to interfere with actually learning the skill... So maybe I'll try 35?

I have a range of bow weights from 40-84 lbs the 84lb is a takedown from Silvertip by the late Paul Schaefer .

@kennyshortcake999

Ай бұрын

What weight is your favourite? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I started with a 25lb 70" longbow but it felt far too light for me, even after 4 hours each session doing 250 arrows i didnt feel tired at all, so bought myself a 40lb version. Mych nicer weight but still not high enough so got a 50lb flatbow coming. There is no set weight that you should start with, it all depends on what you can actually use without injuring yourself. And the most important thing is to enjoy yourself doing it

@markevinlagsac3252

5 ай бұрын

thanks. almost all of them are saying to start at very light bows.

I personally like to shoot a 60 pound recurve for practice shooting, things on my left shoulder can become sore after 1 - 2 hours of shooting but I do have a joint condition. I just enjoy that bow weight so it's worth it

@Scarlet_Soul

11 ай бұрын

If you see this, just one extra note I'm wondering, I like my anchor point further back than most. My practice bow is 60 pounds at 28" but I shoot closer to 31", how much effect would that have on the poundage

@3RiversArchery

11 ай бұрын

Normally you see 2-3 pounds increase/decrease for every inch you increase/decrease the draw from where it is rated. With a heavier bow at 60# I'd lean more to the 3# per inch. So you would be around 69# @ 31" for you bow that is 60# @ 28". Roughly speaking.

I started on a 50 lb longbow, but quickly realized it was too light to give me the power and range I wanted. I just moved up to a 70 lb and couldn’t be happier with it.

@Johanvdwalt1

11 ай бұрын

How did you find starting on 50lb. I shoot 70lb compound and want to order 55lb

How long should you be a able to hold a bow steady at full draw as an indicator of what lbs to get ??? Ive heard 10 to 15 sec steady, is that correct???

@3RiversArchery

8 ай бұрын

I've not ever used a set number, but 10 seconds does sound like a good judge for it. Granted, as you shoot a bow more and more it will get more comfortable to hold, but this does sound like a good test for helping determine.

Do you guys still allow people in the warehouse to shop, and do you buy used bows?

@3RiversArchery

2 жыл бұрын

On Saturdays the warehouse is open to browsing. During the week it is closed, but we still have our front room where you can pick up orders, or buy product. Yes, we have a few "trading post" bows available for sale. You can see all TP items here: www.3riversarchery.com/buy/trading-post

Currently shooting 70lb compound bow. Have a great deal on a 55lb recurve... is that too high? Any advice. I hunt so prefer a bit higher poundage😊

@morganconklin8849

4 ай бұрын

You should only need 40lb min to hunt an animal.

How does draw weight work with a longbow? If I get 35lb am I stuck with that?

@3RiversArchery

Жыл бұрын

draw weight is rated at a set draw length. Industry standard being 28" draw. You will gain/loss weight going from here. Depends on the bow weight, but normally 2/3 pounds per inch of pull. So a 45# @ 28" bow would be approx 42# @ 27".

Question if anybody is still around to help: I took up archery again in April and really enjoying it, so looking to buy my own take down recurve soon to lower the costs long term by not having to hire my bow from the club each week. I’m wondering what weight to look at. I currently shoot 20lbs which I am comfortable with in terms of decent accuracy and no pain, some minor shaking in the third hour of archery practice each weekend but nothing major. I’ve tried the coaches’ 36lb Mongolian Bow at the club that was potentially too heavy to shoot with any accuracy at this stage, and also tried her 28lb recurve which was heavy but think that was more “first time using that weight” heavy as opposed to “I genuinely can’t shoot with this.” So not sure what to target in terms of the poundage?

@3RiversArchery

Жыл бұрын

With you having a fair bit of time shooting a bow at this point you could go with 25 or 30 pounds if you wanted the extra cast for the arrow. It wouldn't be a requirement though. Does allow for further shooting with more accuracy (as the arrow shoots flatter, further). You will have more bow options at 30# for an adult then you will at 20# or even 25# though. If looking to experiment with new bows.

@christianbrienesse

Жыл бұрын

@@3RiversArcherythank you so much for your reply. I just wanted to know so I have some knowledge when I travel to the archery shop, as it’s two hours outside of London so want to make sure I know what I am aiming for before going there.

as a teenager I bought myself a 50lb compound bow as a beginner, it was so difficult to use i actually ended up quitting archery because I was too stubborn to admit it was the wrong bow from me. Makes me wish I just got a basic 20/25 lbs bow to have fun with instead of getting the 'best'.

Im just going to to get 35 pound and if its not good ill just return it and get a different one

I'm 19 and I'm looking for a bow my bonus dad could buy for my birthday. can do 8 pullups in one set, 25 pushups in one set and curl 10kg 10 reps in one set. I have been bow shooting in my backyard for half a year and the draw weight is 6kg based on my arm strength. what do you think is the decent draw weight for me?

@3RiversArchery

3 ай бұрын

Your draw length will impact the bow's draw weight, as for adult bows they are normally rated at a 28" draw, but will change 2 to 3 pounds per inch drawn either direction. Most bow weights for adult bows are 29 pounds at 28" starting out. Which is a fair bit heavier than what you have been shooting, but from what you described in your strength training, I'd suspect you could handle up to 40# of pull weight without much, if any, issue.

@PeaceInOurTime

3 ай бұрын

@@3RiversArchery thank you so much brother I hope my "dad" can get this for me. 🤝

can you please link the BOW here?

@3RiversArchery

4 ай бұрын

The bow show is www.3riversarchery.com/cairn-recurve.html

im 6,1 ...195 pounds.. how my weight bow? lenght ? ..help me,,,

@3RiversArchery

11 ай бұрын

It would be best to call/email us directly. As there are many factors that go into what bow weight would be best for you.

Good to see someone with some common sense recommending starting with a lightweight bow instead of some macho idiot recommending a 65 pound bow for a beginner.

I started archery a month ago and I can only shoot 16lbs or 18lbs bows. I was told as an adult women this is too low, but after trying the 20lbs I don't have the strengh to shoot and I shake a lot. Now I'm thinking about buying my own bow, and I was going to buy a 18lbs to start, is this too low and should I really push to 20lbs? With 16lbs I do really good, but I'm really trying to shoot at least 18lbs which I already shake, so 20lbs for me is so heavy. Then I see charts saying that I should shoot between 25lbs to 35lbs xD ahah

@3RiversArchery

Жыл бұрын

Shoot what you are comfortable with. Yes, at that weight there will be limited options on what you can use, but your muscles should build over time to allow for heavier weights later. Depending upon what type of shooting you are doing (i.e. backyard fun, competition, hunting) that weight can work fine. Being able to accurately shoot your bow is more important than how far you can shoot it, or how deep it penetrates. There are some muscle training aids that can help with building muscle strength. You can see what we have to offer here: www.3riversarchery.com/buy/targets/target-archery/training-systems

@isabelsam1155

Жыл бұрын

@@3RiversArchery Thank you so much for your reply!

I use 25lb but after half an hour, my arms get sore. I can do 10 push ups at once and weight 160lb.

@Breakcontact2

Жыл бұрын

Push-ups aren't great for archery, you use back muscles more to draw, if you can, try doing pullups, with a pullup band to help at first if you need it. That better targets the muscle groups you should be using to draw with.

@lmaolmoo4147

Жыл бұрын

Push ups are your chest. I would suggest going to the gym and doing face pulls and rows. Especially bent over rows

This is a slippery slope,basically because of the process that is always being proposed,starting light and working your way up. Sound but not practical,first it gets expensive limbs for a takedown are not cheap,age is another thing,male/ female is another your activity level is another. IMO the problem is the shooter is not using proper form when drawing the bow , you would be shocked on how much you can pull back with the proper technique. The average male between 25 and 40 years of age should be able to pull back a 50# bow with relative ease if at first they learned basic techniques. Bow length is another problem, to many people who move up in weight using a shorter bow experience finger pinch which makes it feel like it’s too much weight .

That weigh it’s too high! Perhaps that works for an adult male. I start with an 20 pounder. Now I’m doing 24 n moving to 26 pounder and takes time.

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