the draw weight is how much strength it takes to pull it back which is equal to how much force is put into the arrow. so basically pulling back a 50 lb draw weight bow is equally as hard as lifting a 50 lb sack with one arm
The bow has had a HUGE impact on human history, from war to hunting. So it's preserving a very important and old tradition. It does require strength as well. A bow's power is told by how hard it is to pull the string back, it's called the draw weight and is given in pounds. For example, a bow with a 45 pound draw weight, an average weight, would be just as hard to pull back as lifting something weighing 45 pounds. You have to hold that with your fingers all the while your arms are shaking because that's what happens when you strain your muscles. Then you have to release all fingers exactly the same time and hope the wind doesn't kick up!
The answer to that question will change depending on what type of recurve bow and for what purpose you will be shooting. For example, if you are hunting and are planning to kill a large animal, you will likely want a recurve bow with over 50lbs of draw weight. If you shoot with less weight than this, you may only injure the animal and that would be cruel. Bows with over 50lbs of draw weight are more difficult to pull back and hold steady, therefore the accuracy of your aim will be reduced. If on the other hand you want to shoot targets and need to be as accurate as possible, such as in a field archery competition, you will want a draw weight that is under 50lbs. In fact 30 - 40lbs would be a likely choice. This will allow you to hold more steady on the draw and line up your target. The lower weight will be acceptable as all you need to do is reach your target, not kill it. Please note, this is in regard to recurve bows only, not compound. That's a whole other world.
20 pounds, with a 24 inch draw would be a good starting point.
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/pdf/huntingregs.pdf No restrictions on draw weight in SC.
80 pounds is a very low draw weight for a crossbow and a very high draw weight for a standard bow
The term "draw weight" in archery refers to the amount of force needed to pull back the bowstring to its full draw length. It is measured in pounds and indicates the strength required to shoot an arrow effectively.
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"The bow's draw weight is around 22 kilograms (48 pounds) for men, and over 17 kg (38 lbs.) for women. The bow consists of a riser and two limbs." -- olympic.org/archery-equipment-and-history
when you have let off on your bow, when you pull it back depending on the bow you will have anywhere from 50% to 80% let off, which means if your bow is a 70 lbs pull draw weight and you have 50% let off then you are only holding 35% of the draw weight. now if your bow has 80% let off then your holding only like 18 20 24 % of the draw weight.
To measure an arrow accurately for archery, use a measuring tape to determine the length of the arrow from the nock (where the string is placed) to the tip of the arrowhead. Additionally, ensure the arrow spine (flexibility) matches the draw weight of your bow for optimal accuracy.
To accurately measure arrows for archery, use a measuring tape to determine the length of the arrow from the nock to the tip of the point. Additionally, consider the spine or stiffness of the arrow shaft, which should match the draw weight of the bow for optimal performance.
20lbs or less, otherwise the bow will be too strong for them to handle, at that age I would recommend 10-15 lbs.
I assume you are talking about archery. Around 45 pounds of draw weight would be a minimum of what you should hunt with. I use 60 lbs. The arrow flies flatter and has a faster travel the more weight you shoot. Just don't turn it up too much or you won't be able to pull it back at the moment of truth!
To accurately measure arrows for consistent performance in archery, use a spine tester to determine the stiffness of the arrow shaft, measure the arrow length and weight, and ensure proper arrow straightness. These factors help ensure that arrows are matched to the bow's draw weight and length, leading to more consistent and accurate shots.
The bow has had a HUGE impact on human history, from war to hunting. So it's preserving a very important and old tradition. It does require strength as well. A bow's power is told by how hard it is to pull the string back, it's called the draw weight and is given in pounds. For example, a bow with a 45 pound draw weight, an average weight, would be just as hard to pull back as lifting something weighing 45 pounds. You have to hold that with your fingers all the while your arms are shaking because that's what happens when you strain your muscles. Then you have to release all fingers exactly the same time and hope the wind doesn't kick up!
An arrow chart is available at the Easton Arrows website.Answer provided by: CUPID'S GATE ARCHERY - San Francisco & Marin Countywww.cupidsgatearchery.com
30" is not a draw weight, it is a draw length. It is the length of the draw from the bow to the string when the bow is drawn.