Shooting your heavy bows

[TraditionalGuy]

Originally posted by buckeyebowhunter:
Do you guys think that during a shooting session it is a bad idea to go to a lighter bow once you start getting tired with your heavy bow? Say for instance I'm shooting my 70# bow then switch to a 50# bow? Right now the only two bows I shoot are 70# and 50#, I wish i hadn't sold my 60# longbow      

Is it a bad idea when you are lifting weights to drop down weight towards the end of your workout if you can't lift the previous weight?

[buckeyebowhunter]

quote:Originally posted by TraditionalGuy:
 

quote:Originally posted by buckeyebowhunter:
Do you guys think that during a shooting session it is a bad idea to go to a lighter bow once you start getting tired with your heavy bow? Say for instance I'm shooting my 70# bow then switch to a 50# bow? Right now the only two bows I shoot are 70# and 50#, I wish i hadn't sold my 60# longbow      

[damascusdave]

Not that hard to learn to shoot right and left handed...I credit doing that for the complete absence of shoulder difficulties I used to experience...not sure that any tab or glove will avoid a bit of discomfort once one gets up around 65 pounds...the discomfort is what tells you to take a break...3 good arrows teaches you all you need to know

DDave

[Terry Green]

Originally posted by gringol:
Guess I was off topic.  ???

Don't know....didn't see your post....but now we are both of topic              

[acolobowhunter]

I have shot a 70# bow for 25 yrs.  No problem on the 3D range, but shoulders get tired just hammering arrows into a target.
Try using a dumbell in the evenings.  I have a 30-40 lb one.  Exercise the shoulders in several excerises each evening before bed.  Will really strengthen your shoulders and make you fall asleep quicker as your shoulders are relaxing.

[Terry Green]

If you  will read the thread linked....there's TONS of info...and you can post on that one your questions and bring it back to the top.

 

[Wudstix]

Got a workout routine from Bowhunter magizine, Fred Asbell article called "Strong like a Bull".  Works great at getting me back in form for my 67# recurve when I switch from my 63# MOAB.