A new guy with some questions...

[trailwalker76]

  I have been shooting my bow for four years now I shoot an old Pearson Spoiler with 86# draw at 32".This bow was at least8 years old when I got it from a friend. I had back surgery last year and was unable to hunt. This year I am having trouble drawing my bow. Looking at new bows (lighter,faster,better)and curious about them. Short ata they feel all wrong from the feel of my old bow. Any help would be appreciated.

[DoubleJ]

Shoot a lot of bows.  You're bound to find one you like.  And don't be afraid to have the shop turn them down a bit.  Like RadSav always says, "You can kill anything in Washington with a 50lb bow"

[Mathews Heli m]

Shoot a lot of bows.  You're bound to find one you like.  And don't be afraid to have the shop turn them down a bit.  Like RadSav always says, "You can kill anything in Washington with a 50lb bow"

test to find what you like, look at mathews bows they are really smooth drawing and still shoot great

[trailwalker76]

   Thanks for the heads up. I also have a long bow that I can try and hunt late with. I will keep looking, the mechanics seem different to me with such a small frame on newer bows.

[earlmarne]

check out the strothers moxie.its 37 n a half inches axle to axle n will fit your draw if im not mistaken.smooth as hell to draw too.i love mine

[pianoman9701]

Welcome to the site, Trail. 86# is enough for elephant. I'm sure that with the age of your bow, the let-off is probably only around 50% if that. There are tons of great bows on the market. If money is an issue, you should be able to get into a new set-up for around $500, all inclusive. If it isn't, go look at the Hoyt Carbon Element. I want one so bad it makes my wallet hurt!

[kckrawler]

It's tough to find cheaper bows that have a 32" draw length.

For a mid priced bow, don't rule out Alpine Silverado Yukon (32" draw, 36.5" axle). They run about $500 naked and mine is a really solid bow, makes me look better than I am 

[bullfisher]

  I have been shooting my bow for four years now I shoot an old Pearson Spoiler with 86# draw at 32".This bow was at least8 years old when I got it from a friend. I had back surgery last year and was unable to hunt. This year I am having trouble drawing my bow. Looking at new bows (lighter,faster,better)and curious about them. Short ata they feel all wrong from the feel of my old bow. Any help would be appreciated.

Unless your over 6'6" a 32" draw is way long and anything over 70lbs is just unnecessary. There's a vanishing resource called a bow shop. I suggest finding one you like, and get fitted for a bow you're comfortable with. A good shop will also have valuable info on other aspects you may not be familiar with. Just go in as a novice and do more listening than talking and make your own opinion. Cabelas is not a bowshop! In the mean time I suggest conditioning yourself with that longbow you mentioned.

[DoubleJ]

Could it be that the 32" draw length was a finger pull and not a release?

[kckrawler]

Unless your over 6'6" a 32" draw is way long and anything over 70lbs is just unnecessary. There's a vanishing resource called a bow shop. I suggest finding one you like, and get fitted for a bow you're comfortable with. A good shop will also have valuable info on other aspects you may not be familiar with. Just go in as a novice and do more listening than talking and make your own opinion. Cabelas is not a bowshop! In the mean time I suggest conditioning yourself with that longbow you mentioned.

I'm 6'5" and have a 32" draw using a Tru-Fire release...measured by the owner at Riverside...it does happen 

[KenPCPilot]

The newer bows are so much better than older bows.  Mine has a silky smooth draw cycle and the let off is smooth and progressive.  It is a Bowtech Admiral but I imagine all the better bows have this.  I tried the Mathews z and it did not draw as smooth but again that is my subjective opinion.  If you have the money I am sure upgrading will really make shooting much better for you.  new bows are incredibly light.  Like in previous posts go to a bow shop and demand they let you shoot several different brands.  It is very subjective and I shot a lot before I found this one.  I have a Martin from 1990 and the let off is only near the end of the draw cycle and it weighs a ton compared to my new bow.  A little drive south but an archery shop in Chehalis, WA near I-5 is called Lucky Shot Archery.  Nice folks there and they did just this they were patient and took my input and put me on the best bow I have ever owned so far.  They are a Bowtech warranty repair shop have a nice indoor range, outdoor range and field target archery range.  If you go see the older gentleman that owns the shop.  They carry several brands Mathews, Hoyt, Bowtech, PSE and always have a rack of discounted bows that are a year or two older models. 

[trailwalker76]

  I do infact shoot with fingers not a release as well as a bare bow... and its from the era of heavy weights to gain speed and power. I am 6'1 and have fairly long knuckle dragging arms.

[MR5x5]

So you first need to make a style question...  Do you want to keep shooting fingers, or step on over to the dark side?  You will have a very difficult, if not impossible time shooting a speed bow with fingers.  String pinch from the shorter bows will only be part of it.  At high speeds you need a very clean, axial, release.  Fingers are too dirty, steering a broad head will be next to impossible with a bow over about 260 IBO.

If you want to stay with fingers, Martin makes some longer bows.  I have a Reflex Caribou that I like with fingers...

Just a note, 32" draw at 6'1 puts you way past monkey arms...  Double check your draw length.  Shooting too long a draw is a very common mistake that will play havoc with your form.

[Mathews Heli m]

  i am 6'3" and only have  a 29" draw and i have pretty long arms. definitely could be partially because you use fingers though

[SniperDanWA]

  I do infact shoot with fingers not a release as well as a bare bow... and its from the era of heavy weights to gain speed and power. I am 6'1 and have fairly long knuckle dragging arms.

I do the same, but not that long of arms