Vert Bow ? sorry

Mailman · Post by **Mailman** » Wed May 31, 2006 7:30 pm

My friend has a bow and can't draw with the weight turned down. Can you put a slightly longer string on it?

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Wed May 31, 2006 7:44 pm

bstout wrote:No! A vert bow must fit you like an old glove if you ever expect to be any good with it. He needs a bow that fits his physical size and he is capable of drawing.

Like wearing shoes three times your size and try to run.

"DITTO"

Mailman · Post by **Mailman** » Wed May 31, 2006 8:33 pm

The bow fits,but he lowered the poundage and has trouble pulling back so would a little longer string make it easy to draw?

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Wed May 31, 2006 9:17 pm

Mailman wrote:The bow fits,but he lowered the poundage and has trouble pulling back so would a little longer string make it easy to draw?

If he can't pull back to full draw the bow don't fit him, you state he lowered the poundage which should have made it easier to draw. As it did not I would recommend a different bow for sure.

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Wed May 31, 2006 11:26 pm

You could try the manufacurer of the bow to see if they produce a lower poundage limb for that bow.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:59 am

Yeah what Digger said. Maybe try lighter limbs if they make them for the bow.

Farmer · Post by **Farmer** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:59 am

If it is a compound bow lengthening the string generally increases draw weight. As the others have said the bow must fit the archer, if possible take the bow to a pro shop and get properly fitted. With out some knowledgable help, archery will get frustrating quickly.

Mailman · Post by **Mailman** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:42 am

Thanks for all your replies.

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:51 am

id go to a pro shop also..They have a tool that tells you your draw lenght and then its up to youy body to see how much weight you can draw back. Everyone's so obessed with how much they can draw back. Its like a bragging contest I guess.. I can draw back probably 75-85pounds but I only have mine set on 60-62pounds. Why, so I can draw perfectly straight back without twisting the bow any. Kinda like breathing. If he plans on hunting, this really helps. If you have any strain what so ever trying to pull one back standing up then its gonna be 2-3 times harder sitting or trying to draw on a deer. I spooked a ton of deer my first bowhunting years since I had to much weight and couldnt draw on them when the pressure was on

goodluck