What’s you’re draw weight vs Age

[fordnut]

64/65#


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[LIWolverine]

37 yr old
82# Hoyt RX3


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[Buffalomtn]

65 yrs 67#

 

[taskswap]

I think I'm at 58#. A little low for some but it does the job. My rationale is about the range. I'm 47, and I want something I can shoot 30-40 practice rounds at without destroying my rotator cuffs or elbows. I don't want to shoot a different weight at the field... so... 58# all around it is.

 

[TheGDog]

I look at some of these draw weights... and think of some of the times I've had to hold at full draw for like 1:30-1:45.... shoulders, rotator cuffs all beggin' for mercy and I think "No Spank You!"

 

[Redwood]

33/70

 

[Mkuper]

Age 52 Draw 72. I highly recommend Archery Strong on youtube and Instagram. Great content specific to shoulder strength and longevity.

 

[dtrkyman]

51 and shooting 62lbs, I shoot speed bows so still get great performance.

I shot 80 plus for years when I was young, had an injury a while back and started shooting lower draw weight, right around the time bow performance jumped up.

If I bought new I would look for a 65lb option.

 

[KyleSS]

36/70lbs

 

[Fogalo]

When I was mid 30s I had a 86# Black Max 2 that I hunted with for 3 or so years. Shot a couple elk and a few deer with it...

Almost 20 years later my left shoulder trap is considerably larger than the right side. My bathroom mirror reminds me daily of that bow + my pretentious and prideful tendencies.

Currently at 54/70#.

My doctor told me to start shooting lefty

 

[Elk97]

72/65lbs

 

[Buzzkill]

52 years old, pulling 60 lbs. After 2 shoulder surgeries (unrelated to archery), I don’t care to push my shoulder too hard.

 

[Blockcaver]

70 yrs and 65#s

 

[TheGDog]

52 years old, pulling 60 lbs. After 2 shoulder surgeries (unrelated to archery), I don’t care to push my shoulder too hard.

Same here. (Just 1 surgery though). 53yo 54Lbs. I can pull more, but I can't pull more and be Ninja quiet and hold it for a ridiculously long time.

 

[dylanvb]

28/72.
Was shooting 75# for a while but found 70 more enjoyable. I lift weights so pulling the bow isn’t an issue, just want to enjoy shooting.

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

32/70lbs.
I think my next bow will be 60lbs though

 

[Austin915]

60lbs at 27.5” 28 years old. I’m comfortable shooting this weight and it gets the job done so I’m not going hurt myself going to a heavier weight

 

[Noogman]

55lbs at 27.5"
30 years old
Not a big guy, and I've stuck with 55 because I haven't had time to shoot a lot lately. I know I can be consistent at that weight without practicing. Thinking about bumping up to 60lbs for elk this year.

 

[jake0621]

34/65#

 

[S.Clancy]

36/82#

I can shoot that weight in any position, weather, etc.

As far as strength training, I lift 3-4 days a week. I can do ALOT of pullups. The last time I maxed #'s wise it was 25 ish. I'm sure that helps.