[Ansteorra-archery] light bow?

[Danny Miller]

"Youth" bow often means 24" or 26" draw however.  This is not only 
uncomfortable for an adult to hold but you lose ~5.6% of the draw energy 
for every inch you take off it.

"Youth" bow may also be designed for a lower brace height, and that can 
result in wrist-slapping for an adult.

Oznog

Betsy Marshall wrote:
> You might also include the term "youth" bow in your searches- many bows for
> the 15 and under age group are made in the 15-25 # range, for developing
> muscles as they get older and more experienced. (even in our college archery
> class the weights peaked out at 30- there were many recurves available in
> the lower ranges; only 2 of the 15 people in the class opted for the 30's.)
> Hope this helps! Pyro
>
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> Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:20:19 -0600
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> Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-archery] Looking for used 20# bow
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> We plan on her using the 20# bow for Target Archery.
>
> I originally purchased a 30# bow for her, and that I could use in combat
> archery, as I progress in the SCA, but she can't pull it back like I thought
> she would be able to.. So, I'll use it for Target Archery as well for
> awhile.
>
> I had looked in the local pawn and gun shops before, and found nothing
> there. But have continued to scout those places.
>
> Thanks for the other suggestions
>
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> Arden
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