Very nice bows  

Though my 70# Tomahawk can't be considered heavy compared to you guys, I'll try to shoot a few pics at full draw. Maybe even a video  

Well, finally got hold of a damn camera. Should have a few pics up soon.

64" T-Hawk Diamond SS - 70# @ 28".

Great looking bows.

Man....I wanna see some video of ya'll shooting them.

Video? Uh oh, that can be arranged...  

I bought a used 76 lb @ 28 schafer that will be coming soon not even close to ya'lls. I could not go any higher in # either as I am not a big guy: 5'9". I had an 80# hill style longbow and it was too heavy to shoot without accuracy suffering.

"Big" is relative to the shooter.  I'm 5'7" and have never weighed over 140lbs.  I routinely shoot 60lb bows and that is pretty "big" for my size.  To me, if I get to a 65, I'll be tickled as it would be half my current body weight.

I weigh... what... 190lbs at 5'11". And yet I had difficulties pulling a 70# bow at first.

lets see some of these guys at full draw with the heavy's       especially Marlon with the 146lber    
aint no good without pics

nice pic of the Silvertip Ben

tradtusker sent you pictures.

why do you guys think you need to shoot a 80 to 100 pound bow in the first place just wondering im 23 and i learned quick that you can kill anything in the world with a 45 pound bow as long as your bh is sharp and you have good shot placement, I have heard that more poundage can help if you have a bad shot or shot placement but how often can you shoot and practice with a 90 to 100 pound really

C'mon, mate:

1. That's a pretty big statement about "everything in the world".

2. Nobody on this thread who shoots these bows is saying that everyone should shoot these bows.

3. More poundage doesn't make a hoot of difference on a bad shot.

4. I personally don't shoot more than fifty arrows in a day - to me, it isn't about the number of arrows shot, it's about the quality of each practice shot. In fact, a normal practice session or stump-shoot might only be thirty arrows.

5. From what I've read (you'll note that I'm Aussie and have never seen a whitetail), I understand that with a 45 pound bow and a razor-sharp arrow in the right place, you'll be fine.

If you can, get a hold of everything you can that's printed about bowhunting in all its forms all over the world, especially all the history of our pursuit, and devour it. Most of it isn't about bow poundage, but it'll open your eyes to the variety of possible situations, animals and experiences out there. Also, search through this forum and soak it all up. We need to be a bit philosophical about bowhunting tackle choices, as it isn't a case of "one size fits all", and very experienced hunters arrive at quite different conclusions about their personal equipment selections, and they're all right.

Good luck,

Ben

good post Ben  

Well said Ben. Marlon

ben tells it like it is.  good on ya mate!

Ben    

marlon- you mean 'cripplemaker' not 'kripplemacher' right?   LOL LOL

great bows out there! I am envious of everyone who can shoot them accurate and without joint problems.
I love my shoulder, so I have to stop at a maximum draw weight of 60-65#

 

Amen Ben...very well put.

Anyone shooting heavier bows deserves the same consideration & respect they give. You'll not find judgement from those above..,only encouragement and assistance. Heavy draws give me satisfaction & confidence.