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Hello All. I'm ready to take the plunge into this sport. I've been doing a lot of reading on the subject, both internet and library, and I have several questions (pardon me if I don't get all of the terms right).
I'm attracted to barebow recurve shooting. I have no intention of hunting, but I do like competition. In tournaments for barebows, what's the longest distance I would be shooting? Should I be cautioned against getting too light (draw weight) of a bow? By that, I mean are the target distances long enough that a too-light bow will not get the arrow to stick in the target? I am not a real strong person.
Speaking of draw weight - I notice that the same model of bow can be bought in different weights. How is this done, i.e., how is the same model of bow made stiffer or softer?
Bowfit or Formaster? Which do you prefer? Worth it? Better than exercises with weights?
Kidwell book - recommend? Other book?
Thanks for any help you can send my way.
I'm attracted to barebow recurve shooting. I have no intention of hunting, but I do like competition. In tournaments for barebows, what's the longest distance I would be shooting? Should I be cautioned against getting too light (draw weight) of a bow? By that, I mean are the target distances long enough that a too-light bow will not get the arrow to stick in the target? I am not a real strong person.
Speaking of draw weight - I notice that the same model of bow can be bought in different weights. How is this done, i.e., how is the same model of bow made stiffer or softer?
Bowfit or Formaster? Which do you prefer? Worth it? Better than exercises with weights?
Kidwell book - recommend? Other book?
Thanks for any help you can send my way.