Hi all,
I was wondering if I could get some advice on an Asiatic recurve in the style of a Mongolian horsebow.
I shoot a standard recurve bow, its 70? with 36lb limbs and my draw length is approx 30?. I would think I?m drawing around the 40lb mark with this bow, which is about my limit at this time.
I?m looking for a bow with a more traditional feel, as I quite like bare bow shooting.
From what I have read and been told, this style of bow is easier to draw by comparison.
This brings me to my question: surely if both bows were rated 36lb at 28? and they were both drawn to 28? you would be holding the same weight even if the Mongolian got there easier. Therefore if I were to purchase one of these bows I would think that it would be sensible to go for a similar weight to my recurve bow?
The problem I have is that I can only get my hands on light poundage versions to try (18-20lb); they are like children?s toys to draw, so I wouldn?t like to make a comparison from this.
I would appreciate any input on this subject.
Thanks
I was wondering if I could get some advice on an Asiatic recurve in the style of a Mongolian horsebow.
I shoot a standard recurve bow, its 70? with 36lb limbs and my draw length is approx 30?. I would think I?m drawing around the 40lb mark with this bow, which is about my limit at this time.
I?m looking for a bow with a more traditional feel, as I quite like bare bow shooting.
From what I have read and been told, this style of bow is easier to draw by comparison.
This brings me to my question: surely if both bows were rated 36lb at 28? and they were both drawn to 28? you would be holding the same weight even if the Mongolian got there easier. Therefore if I were to purchase one of these bows I would think that it would be sensible to go for a similar weight to my recurve bow?
The problem I have is that I can only get my hands on light poundage versions to try (18-20lb); they are like children?s toys to draw, so I wouldn?t like to make a comparison from this.
I would appreciate any input on this subject.
Thanks