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Title: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: Bob Stager on June 27, 2009, 08:47:00 AM
I am thinking of trying one and wonder if they help. I am shooting a 54# bow and am not looking to go up in poundage,only to make it easier as I get older.I was also wondering which one would I need.Thanks  BOB
Title: Re: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: PastorSteveHill on June 27, 2009, 10:55:00 AM
Hi Bob... I have the bow fit exerciser and use it for my non pulling arm to keep the muscle balance between the two sides of my back. It will help you for sure. It also comes with some instructional exercises to help out...
Title: Re: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: PastorSteveHill on June 27, 2009, 10:57:00 AM
I'd get the yellow band. I can't remember how they are marked as far as weight, but you can make them all stronger or weaker by how much of the "overlapped band" you hold...
Title: Re: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: Toklat1 on June 27, 2009, 01:03:00 PM
I have one also and used it to rehab shoulder surgery. They do work.
Title: Re: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: Jason Jelinek on June 27, 2009, 01:31:00 PM
I picked up the "heavy" exerciser.  As far as I can tell with my bow scale it only goes up to about 60# even though it's advertised 50-80#.  I tripled the bands like they described.  I'd get the heaviest one they have if I were you, it's adjustable enough to get any range of draw weight.
Title: Re: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: bawana bowman on June 27, 2009, 05:15:00 PM
I use the "Safari" model. It pulls 55# with a single band, when doubled it is 82# up to 106#, depending on how short you make the tube. The bow hand handle and drawing strap are adjustable, so you can get the bowfit to feel close to the brace height of you bow.
I have been happy with mine, and think it is great for indoor drawing practice. Plus you can take it just about anywhere. For such a simple device it does do a good job of building muscles and keeping them toned.
Title: Re: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: J-dog on June 27, 2009, 05:49:00 PM
I use one - they work well - I have them in both sizes. It is easier for me to work my left arm - like I am drawing left handed with the bow fit. If I draw my bow with my left hand it seems so awkward??

J
Title: Re: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: JAG on June 28, 2009, 11:53:00 AM
Where can you find them?
Title: Re: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: rastaman on June 28, 2009, 12:03:00 PM
3rivers archery has them.  Maybe other sponsors as well.  Or straight from their website.   :)
Title: Re: Bowfit exerciser ?
Post by: Stan the bow man on June 28, 2009, 10:48:00 PM
blackwidow carrys them