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Hi everyone,
Being new to archery, and in the market for a new bow, these bows came to mind. I've noticed that typically, bow's will have their peak weight, and are adjustable 10#'s down (ex: 60-70, 50-60, etc.).
But I've also seen bows like the Diamond Razor Edge, where they can be dropped by up to 20#.
Are there any flaws (specifically in limb design) to this type of bow? I can't think of any myself, but from what I can tell, most people own bows that can only be adjusted by 10#.
I suppose this is sort of an extension of my "bow recommendation" thread, since I am still deciding which bow I want to go with.
I have the option to choose the diamond razor edge, and a new prohawk, but can't really decide (pro hawk would be the same price).
Are there any other bows that have a wider range in respect to draw weight, that I should look into.
Please excuse my ignorance, again I'm fairly new.
Thanks in advance!
 
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most adjustable bow i have seen is the Bear "Outbreak". i've never personally handled one so i can't vouche for it but it has an adjustable draw length from 16-30" and draw weight of 15-70 pounds with an IBO of 308 fps. it also only carries a $299.99 price tag.

seems like this would be a great starter bow if you have never been into archery before just to see if you like it. if you decide to stay into archery, you could always sell this one and upgrade.
 
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Ive read on here you can safely shoot a #70 Bowtech 82nd Airborne down to #35.
 
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ijinxd said:
Hi everyone,
Being new to archery, and in the market for a new bow, these bows came to mind. I've noticed that typically, bow's will have their peak weight, and are adjustable 10#'s down (ex: 60-70, 50-60, etc.).
But I've also seen bows like the Diamond Razor Edge, where they can be dropped by up to 20#.
Are there any flaws (specifically in limb design) to this type of bow? I can't think of any myself, but from what I can tell, most people own bows that can only be adjusted by 10#.
I suppose this is sort of an extension of my "bow recommendation" thread, since I am still deciding which bow I want to go with.
I have the option to choose the diamond razor edge, and a new prohawk, but can't really decide (pro hawk would be the same price).
Are there any other bows that have a wider range in respect to draw weight, that I should look into.
Please excuse my ignorance, again I'm fairly new.
Thanks in advance!
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Typically the bows with large adjustments in draw weight are designed for youth archers who are still growing and are still years away from a bow with just a 10# increment adjustment.

There are no flaws with these bows as they are just like the 10# increment bows, but just have more range of adjustment. The draw back to these bows is that they are not as fast as other bows, but for a growing young archers that is just fine.

Some bows of this type can be set to self-adjust to the archer as he/she grows(PSE Discovery) or can be adjusted to a larger range of draw weights depending on you set it up(PSE Chaos FC)
 
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Thanks for all the info everyone. Looks like I'll have to look into some Mathews bows. Was highly considering a Prohawk, or Vectrix (if I can find one) but the ability to adjust the weight so much seems ideal.
The 101st and 82nd airborne were bows that I was dying to purchase! Had I known they could be adjusted so low...well one would be on it's way here.

By the way, in general, how long does it typically take for one to work their way up to higher draw weights? I've seen younger children/teens pulling 50-60# easily! I can draw 40#, and even then I have to stop and rest my shoulders. I've had shoulder pain for some time, but I know for a fact that isn't the issue (it comes and goes, and even when it's gone, I can still only manage 40# for so long).
 
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The riot was the first bow suggested to me (well, one of, there are too many to even count). Still set on that Pro hawk though...
Does anyone know if Hoyt still makes/will continue to make limbs for it. I was thinking I would just purchase the pro hawk with 40-50# limbs, then upgrade to 50-60# limbs, and sell the old ones.
Don't know if it's a wise idea, or not.
 
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Thanks dairy, I'm really hoping to try anything other than PSE (the only 2 bows I own are PSE, The Beast, and Spirit). Great bows, but I'd like to try something different.
I'm curious. As the mechanics of bows progress, does the amount of strength needed to draw a bow change? What I'm saying is, I have a 2003 (maybe 2002) bow, at 50# or 60#, would it feel exactly like drawing a 2010+ bow at the same weights? I'm not talking in respect to the smoothness of the draw, just the amount of strength needed.
I keep hearing how certain cams make it easier to draw, etc.
 
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