Instinctive Archery - light weight "girlie bows"

Some fun shooting and why light weight "girlie bows" are valuable to have in your arsenal.

[@templeofsticks8091]

Jeff is the best archery teacher you'll find on the internet.

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Solstice Ewell thank-you for the kind words

[@cgreeneblue]

I've yet to watch a video from him that wasn't useful. Everything I've ever watched from him has improved my consistency and accuracy. Great instruction and tips every time! Thank you Jeff.

[@dennismasters8669]

I agree. Him and Arne Moe

[@jmoney6652]

Some people binge watch Netflix, I binge watch Jeff kavanagh videos. I’m not a great archer yet but videos are like watching poetry

[@sterosarchery1608]

It is nice that the local ice skating club allows you to practise archery on their ice.

[@E-BikingAdventures]

Why not. Who the hell would skate on ice like that.

[@brandonsweere4901]

Glad to see you shooting again Jeff! Hope all is well!

[@martingilson663]

Easily the most important piece of advice for a new archer !!!

[@Farkas1111]

I went down the youtube rabbit hole on traditional bows and must have watched 200+ videos. I'm glad I found yours! I'm 48 and will be buying my first Bow soon. Today I signed up for lessons starting tomorrow. I had it in my mind that I'd buy a 60-58" 50lb reflex/deflex for about $350.00. I figured it'd be tough at first, but that I would build muscle as I went along, since I want to eventually go hunting with it. At the bow shop today I asked to test some pulls to get an idea of the weight and figure out my draw length. My DL is 27.6" I couldn't even pull back a 40lb anywhere near that. A 26lb was Much more comfortable. I still want to build up to a 45 or maybe 50, but I decided after watching this that I'll get a 30-32 for my first bow. They had some nice ones there for about $150.00. Girlie bow it is! Thanks

[@JeffKavanagh]

One of the reasons people have such a difficulty in drawing a heavier weight bow is because they are using the wrong muscles. Nearly all people when they first start out, start out by drawing the bow with their arms. A lighter weight bow will allow you to learn how to engage your back muscles more easily which are by far the larger and stronger upper body muscles. My daughter Lucy has no problem drawing and shooting her 50# bow and even shoots my 55# bows. It's not because she is super strong, it's because she is engaging her back muscles (the proper muscles) when she draws and not her arms.

[@Farkas1111]

Good to know (c:

[@Farkas1111]

Hi Jeff, I just got back from my first lesson. More questions than decisions on what kind of bow I want to buy. Turns out I'm Left Eye dominant but Right handed. I was set up with a 20lb Lt Handed Bow. It felt natural enough. I paid for 2 lessons, the first Hr flew by, so I decided to take my second Hr back to back. I didn't have much instruction other than my Lt elbow was a little low on draw back. My shots were mostly going high and to the right. He also kept telling me to close my Rt eye which I didn't want to do, so I didn't. I told him I wanted to shoot instinctive, he kind of laughed and dropped a name I didn't know and said only he could shoot instinctive. There were a lot of students, 6 in 6 lanes., so there really wasn't any instruction. But, that's cool, I'll figure it out. They have a $30/Month plan where you can just come in and shoot as often as you'd like plus $10 if you don't have your own set up. I'm going to try the Right handed bow next time, shoot for 2 hrs, and try to figure out which one I like better. Lastly I have a very Newbie question. What happens if you shoot Right handed on a Left handed Bow? It seems like having the draw hand on the same side as the shelf would make sense. I'll most likely try that out too, when no ones watching. Sorry for the long post.

[@bigbadger69]

I'm not Jeff, but if you're shooting instinctively, your eye dominance isn't as big a factor as it is in olympic archery. Instinctive shooting is very hard, and requires many, many arrows fired and years of experience to master. That might be the reason why your instructor chuckled. I'm also left eye dominant, right handed, and I shoot a right hand bow. I squint slightly with my left when shooting, and that settles it for me. Shooting right handed on a left handed bow will be interesting, since most bows have pistol grips these days. They'll usually force your hand into a position from which you'll have trouble hitting anything. Shooting right handed from a left handed shelf is a debated "historical" technique." I think you're approaching it correctly, though. Try your own stuff! Figure out what's fun for you, and keep doing that! I hope you're still shooting! Cheers from Norway. :)

[@sonarmb]

Gday Jeff, new subscriber here. Ive just had shoulder surgery and my Occupational Therapist, who is into Horse Archery, told me to put my 70 lb PSE compound back in the cupboard and get a 22lb recurve to reteach my shoulder how to use a bow. Best advice I have ever got. But your videos reinforced her advice. Thanks mate.

[@michaelcolloton6971]

I got "lucky" with my Sage. I'd only been shooting a few months when the bottom limb broke. By that time I was lucky enough to have discovered Jeff, Chris, and Jim. Going down from 45# to 35# was the best thing I could have done.

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

I practice often with my daughter's bow I made years ago to help straighten myself out also. Good points all around

[@buellosaurusrex]

Once again, you are spot-on, Jeff. My hunting bows are all 45-55# but with this concept in mind I bought a '69 Bear Tamerlane in 35# and never shot better than I do with it. You can hold the draw all the livelong day and it gives you time to work on the details of the shot and release. Thanks for all you do and I hope you heal quickly.

[@CP17787]

It is so refreshing to see more people interested in learning proper form instead of trying to find a special gadget to do it for them. New subscriber here, looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@polskislav4113]

Your great you are amazing at timing and compensating for the archer's paradox! Love your vids!

[@missionman4539]

Watch this again for years later!:) I feel Jeff is such an awesome individual human being and teacher.

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

Man, you are a great teacher and a great human being. I have a Cabela's Thundor bow with a 35 pound draw weight. It has become my favorite.

[@allanwagner4570]

Jeff,,, sorry to hear about your shoulder issues,,,,I know there are MANY folks like myself that look forward to seeing new videos from you,,,I hope that you may continue to shoot for a long long time,,,,its funny to me ,how after watching your vids, that I am always able to gain some new insight on how this archery thing works,,,,LOL,,,but really we just love to watch the arrows fly,,,, keep em coming Jeff

[@williamseelen3077]

Great video Jeff. Had to lay off shooting for over 3 months. After that,I had to go to my lighter bow also.Am glad to hear of someone else who had to do the same with a light bow.

[@gavinCZ]

this is crazy accurate shooting Jeff! you are an inspiration to instinctive shooters. thanks bud

[@matthewscheiper6973]

Glad to see you shooting again Jeff!! Can't thank you enough for all the great videos and inspiration!!

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Matthew Scheiper I have an appointment with the specialist next week so I will know more what is going on and if I need surgery or not. Even though I am shooting I am still pushing it. I likely shouldn't be because I can't get my elbow up high enough when I draw and if I do it hurts and I flinch. I will find out more next week I guess.

[@tompanetti75]

Amazing Girl, trick shot bow. I needed a good laugh today. Great video. And thanks for shoulder support. I have been shooting a girl, (light weight- bow) for awhile now. For form and shoulder injury. Like you.....it works for me. Thanks again for sharing.

[@Lehmann108]

A great explanation of the reasons to learn and practice on a lower weight bow. Thanks Jeff! I've come back to archery with a 66" 35# Samick Polaris.

[@gregorypeters3220]

I've subscribed and really enjoy watching you shoot and listening to your great advice. I'm not a traditional archer but I'm about to be. I started out as a kid shooting a Pearson hickory bow and I forgot how much fun that is. I'm 63 years old and shoot a 50lb. Mathews HTR no cam dialed down to 44 lbs which is a great bow for an old man. I'm going to get a 30 to 35 pounder and I really like the Bear AuSable probably because I like Fred and the River but you're right about shooting a bow that you can handle. I've been harvesting deer for years with fantastic success shooting less than 45 lbs because of bad shoulders. I shoot no further than 20 yds on deer and 30 on turkeys and get both every year! Thank you for the great videos and excellent advice, you're a good man and the best video out there!

[@dannyingram6182]

Thank you Jeff always enjoy your videos

[@MrJongreen420]

I agree Jeff on your views with a light weight bow. I just got a 35# toelke super d for league shooting. man it's harder to shoot. I pluck the string more. but when I pull it together and hit shafts, it's a great feeling. plus im doing much better with my 50 pound bows now! good luck on your recovery!

[@paulmahy]

Just discovered you Jeff, very glad I did. Humble but brilliant. Thankyou.

[@matthewscheiper6973]

Sorry to hear that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[@joekilpatrick3437]

I really like your videos Jeff, after watching this and thinking about my own practice habits I'm for sure I need a lighter bow.

[@barry7608]

Thanks for that insight, I've just bought a Samic 40# as my first bow (I'm 70!! ) anyway always loved archery and finally got a start and love it. Funny thing is I have a busted right shoulder as well and when you did that demo pull and how you can't get you shoulder I had to laugh its exactly the same. Anyway thanks and a great moral booster for a busted rooster.

[@SuperIliete]

Hi! Jeff great harmony in their shots, very good!

[@whitetailpoet4243]

Thanks Jeff, great advice. I was heading down the path of picking up a 45-50# recurve to transition from compound. Thank you, mistake averted! DB.

[@steveandrews4822]

Finally, someone with some common sense. Just subscribed ( only subscription ever.)

[@philliparm]

Great advice thanks Jeff

[@tonythompson4951]

Thanks Jeff very informative as usual

[@davidbarrett7783]

Good to see you are able to shoot again. Be careful on that ice!

[@bobcasteel4789]

Awesome this I'm looking forward to purchasing not just for me but for my grandchildren who I teach to shoot

[@sambo170a]

I still got my club bow and keep it at hand to this day never looked at it as obsolete it is fun now as it was then

[@muzza6007]

Hi Jeff very wise words mate, I have recently got back into Archery after 20 years break and now at 67 years of age I really struggled to pull back and hold my magnificent Bear Kodiak Magnum that is 55 pounds but at my draw weight probably 50 pounds at my fingers. Anyway I went out about a month ago and purchased a Samick Sage at 40 pounds and being having lots of fun and guess what I can now hold and draw my Kodiak not quite as far back as I would like but getting there. So yep not a problem to start light or drop back till one gets stronger, I have done weight training for a long long time so that definitely has helped me keep strong at this age.

[@tragedy866]

Hope you get that shoulder all healed up. I love the content you put out

[@paullambert1485]

Great info jeff i'm shooting a #50 recurve left hand a#45 long bow left hand a#40 recuve right hand from the 70s and a #60 compound and i love shooting them all in fact i"m ordering a #35 recurve this week . It can be a challange sometimes but thats what i like about it And its lots of fun

[@steveyd101]

I bought a Sky Archery ILF bow. I have 40lb and 55lb limbs. Its nice because the feel of the grip is always the same. I just make sure to not shoot past 15 yards with the 40lb limbs because the trajectory is a lot different between the two. I think everyone should start with a light weight bow. Great video!

[@danelliott4583]

Much appreciated Jeff!

[@wataboutya9310]

Truer words never spoken when it comes to draw weight. One has to leave their ego behind when they go to the archery range. It’s the same as working out in the gym. Guys using more weight than they can perform the exercise with good form. Machismo can really screw up a good thing.

[@ElizaberthUndEugen]

lol, great Arnold impersonation

[@_Hound_]

It took me a minute to realise how small those cans were, haha; nice shot!

[@Diggs5012]

Good stuff Jeff. Nice shooting of course, but the "Get to the choppa!!!" was spot on. Glad your flinging arrows again. I enjoy my lower weight draw bow to break in and It soften my gloves when I get new ones. As a full time musician I have the chance to shoot hundreds of arrows most days and gloves don't last more than a month or two. Your videos have given me great insight into the fundamentals of instinctive archery and how to find my own "zone" in shooting. As well as a few laughs here and there (water bucket finger release is what I picture before my shot...it wasn't a "bust" at all") and sometimes water/ice/elbows everywhere! Peace

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Diggs5012 Thank-you

[@mickeymurrs]

I have the same pse bow in 30# and I bought it for the same reason. I started with a 40# pse mustang but just wasn't getting the hang of it and I knew I was having bad form because it was too much weight to start with. I got the lighter bow to help me learn better form, and it worked. I agree, the lighter bow will definitely show a bad release. Eventually I got better and now I shoot the 40# with ease, and also a 50# pse ghost that I shoot fairly well with.

[@JeffKavanagh]

+mickeymurrs good stuff. So many people don't recognize that problem on their own and try to fight through it. You saved your self a ton of headaches.

[@MNSkeetFamily]

I started back into archery and over-bowed myself at 55#. My Grizzly topped out at 64# at my draw length. I worked up to the weight, but it would have been better to start off with a lighter draw weight. I know have a 40# Montana and a 50# AuSable... The 40# Montana is wonderful for practicing my form...and really fun to shoot!

[@mightydread4472]

thanks 4 geting back jeff

[@toxy1948]

Well if Jeff can shoot light weight girlie bows well-then why should we try and be macho and shoot the high poundage bows and miss where Jeff does not. Thanks for this Jeff

[@richienell]

Really? Seriously?

[@harleyme3163]

last light bow I tried I overdraw to easy and litterally snapped the bow in half. When you use to a 100 pound longbow dont try anything under it... it just fuks up your intuition.

[@fedup7416]

I think that most guys start with way to powerful a bow, or try to progress to rapidly to a heavier poundage when they get into archery. The chances of tearing your rotator cuff is very real, and ends a lot of archers plans.

[@jerrycox2058]

As one gets older and suffers health issues, one is forced to shoot lighter bows if they want to continue to hunt or shoot. A man has to know his limitaitons (heard that in a movie) and be willing to work around them. This also means taking closer shots than you used to. hunting with a lighter but tuned bow with sharp broadheads still gets those results. I have a deer skull in the house with an arrow sticking out just above and between the eyes. It jerked it's head up when I shot my 38 lb bow with bear razorhead lites. I was aiming to hit it between the shoulders and the broadhead still made it to them. A complete skull pass thru with a light bow at maybe ten yards.

[@paulharding1621]

Great shooting.

[@edwardplatt4115]

well done jeff! good video skills

[@jerrycox2058]

as many find out with old age and or injuries/health issues, lighter poundage allows you to be able to keep shooting and even hunting. sometimes it is what it is. besides, you will practice a lot more with the lighter poundage because it is easier and more enjoyable.

[@jonc67uk]

I like the hockey goals 😁

[@WilliamR-nt5ek]

I came off a compound to traditional...... 40ish... I purchased 1 recurve and longbow both #60lb. They were sold, later. Then 50lb hoyt gamemaster... then given away to my son. Still owing a 50lb longbow... I never shoot now. Some 45lb recurves(2). Now I have 2 nice 40lb recurves but on the heavy side... like 41 & 42lbs. 1 blackwidow 40 exact. Just ordered my Bearpaw hybrid longbow in 35. My 40's... I can shoot ok but they are a little heavy for extended shooting. I'm hoping my 35 will be the one. Then I see your videos.... and your young daughter shooting 50lb bows. And I think... Retired now...I used to be a railroad track worker for 28yrs. and I can't do better then 40lbs? Call me a Wussy... I think I will be a much better archer at 35lbs than 40. I don't hunt anyways... I do want to do some indoor 300's and 450's... strictly instinctively. I'm studying Rick Welch style. Good Video

[@AllInDrummer]

Arnold impression on point!

[@Emanemoston]

An oldie but a goody.

[@christopherkelly9153]

This is the second of your videos I have seen. The first was the review of the AuSable longbow. After seeing your daughter handle the 50# longbow like it was a child’s toy I was waiting to find out your idea of a ‘girly bow’ was 80#. Really glad you made this video. After two shoulder surgeries I am thinking of investing in a REALLY nice 35# bow and just staying at that weight for a long time (don’t hunt anymore). You convinced me that is the smart choice. Thank you.

[@sprk11]

Glad to see you back shooting again, Jeff. I like to grab my wife's bow from time to time just for that reason. I heard this once before about the benefits of a low poundage bow an practicing form with it. ( mine still sucks because I did the same as you started with a bow I could legally hunt with and never pursued it because I sucked , because my form sucked) But if I may be so bold I have would like to say I have discovered another thing. My wife and I got into 3d shooting and love going to the meets. After 60 shoots and 5or 6 miles of hiking shooting a lighter poundage bow is nicer to shoot at the end of the day. I also see an increase in my scores. Just something I have noticed in my own shooting. Could even have been one of your videos that mentioned the benefits of training with lighter bows. Thanks again and keep it coming. You have so many great tips and the more the better.

[@JeffKavanagh]

+sparky elven great stuff. I just spoke with someone who had sore fingers after shooting. They figured they needed a better glove or o try a thick tab maybe. Turns out this particular time they shot for a much greater extended period of time. It wasn't wasn't the glove or the wear on their fingers but the fatigue from shooting so much longer than normal. I am talking about aver all fatigue, not in their fingers. Fatigue in their shooting frame and back tension which manifested its self in a poor release and sore fingers.

[@sprk11]

+Jeff Kavanagh I had something similar with the sore fingers, and like you say , one part fatigue and one part soft fingers. I was more than a year off from shooting after tearing my bicep off. Infact I think it helped my for as it made it very hard to use arm strength to draw and had to use more back strength. Now I don't know if it was an issue before but one thing that has come up is a high elbow and now a bad fallow thru. I have trouble turning my fist vertical tho it's coming along and have been using a modified thumb release. But the bigger issue is I have trouble keeping my hand close to my face to touch my ear. I don't know if this is a result of my surgery or that the injury it's self has left scaring that won't allow for the movement. I'm finding the I anchor to my chin and stay there is giving me the most consistent results, tho I am finding that changing my form works better at different distances. It's the one that puzzles me the most.

[@billcharlene1450]

I went from 60lb compound a few years ago to 50lb recurve, week later ordered 35lb limbs. Trying to avoid tendinitis that usually ends up getting me out of the sport for a few years as ive had on again off again relationship with archery for 25 years

[@bobcasteel4789]

Jeff I know you had a falling out with Bear Archery, I haven't seen any new videos is this because of that. you don't want to give Bear Archery any publicity? You have been the best instructor. Through you I have learned and improved so much just watching and listening to you Jeff, so keep it coming maybe make and sell a Dvd, shooting, hunting and wing shooting training.

[@JeffKavanagh]

Thanks Bob. I'm thinking of doing something like that. An A-Z kind of thing. More comprehensive that what is in my videos. I'd like to do it with Lucy if she has the time.

[@dwaynejones2681]

Please do , I have learned a tremendous amount through your videos , In fact you are the only one I subscribe to . Thanks for what you do .

[@RugerNuger]

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[@mudkip_btw]

You could make that garage a place for ice skating too, that would be fun I can imagine :D. Maybe shoot while ice skating? ^^

[@Isosceles1]

I tried a bunch of bows and settled on a 30# longbow. It's far more manly to shoot with a light weight bow and not give a shit what people think, especially if you can nail the target with it.

[@SteveLikeUke]

First of all, thank you for these excellent videos. I am new to archery and these are the best help. I do have a question about what your eye sees as you look at the target. In the videos we see you but we don't see what you see. Once you have your right hand in position at the corner of your mouth, are you seeing the arrow shaft, arrow point, string...? Is it similar to trap shooting- seeing front sight in peripheral vision. What am I to be aware of? Thanks

[@E-BikingAdventures]

I love my 30lb black hunter. I can shoot for hours and not get tired and I'm 52.

[@zook4886]

Good luck Jeff. Trying to get macho men to listen is like trying to sweep highway 66 with a toothbrush. Haha. Good advice Jeff.

[@Crackula222]

very informal video Jeff! I am a beginner and I would like to know what is a good inexpensive bow to get , what size and poundage should I get , I am also 5' 6" thanks and bless!

[@arthurrobey4945]

My first take down bow is 20lb. It demands a lot of fitness to whack that can. I think I might try a 35lb bow to see if it is better.

[@jamesgraham6109]

Great advice. I use my light weight limbs to work on my release also and to fine tune something in my shot cycle. Do we get wiser as we age or just less dumb? lol

[@TrikeSquadron]

that ice rink you shoot in... be careful... looks like if you took a fall and caught yourself with your hurt arm it would be bad news. Great video and good advice on draw weight!

[@JeffKavanagh]

+dregerclock Thanks

[@cedar_tree2006]

+dregerclock Wow. A dad that converts the pole barn into a practice hockey rink for the kids. Dedication there! Eh?

[@roberthamm1495]

You play Hockey in that barn.. LOL a lot of ice

[@Xnocturnus]

For some time, I've been using an 80# compound for hunting. I want to try recurve for target practise and fun. Any recommendations as to starting weight? Great channel BTW. Just subbed ;-)

[@shepherdkings5892]

My pal just bust his shoulder shooting heavier bows and I'm still shooting my girly 35# anyone looking to buy a bow wouldn't regret going for a lower draw weight. I wouldn't mind shooting bit heavier for longer distances but I can shoot my bow every day without any trouble.

[@truetourtillott8288]

In regard to your old Minuteman/76er (can't tell). Is there any source of new limbs for one of those? I wound up buying a 76er thinking I was getting one of the old Magneisium Bear TDR risers.

[@yi-tzaistoyreview4576]

i like bow

[@jblanla]

i got a 40lb longbow at a 28 inch draw and 500 spine arrows cut to 29 inches. what broadhead/field point weight would you suggest to start preparing for hunting?

[@bobcasteel4789]

Jeff how's that shoulder now did you get it corrected?

[@padude131]

I have a 45# samik sage bow. After wrecking my motorcycle last month and spraining my left shoulder I'm not able to shoot this weight very long. I am right handed. Which limbs should I look into getting ? The 35# or the 40#? I am just starting out with the instinctive shooting. Any help would be appreciated.

[@sgtw4902]

How much does it affect you accuracy when going from say a #50 bow to a #35 when it comes to instinctive shooting

[@padude131]

Great video once again! I've been shooting instinctive for about 4 months now and my finger tab is falling apart. Is there a glove that you can recommend? Also, what arrows do you mostly use? carbon, aluminum, or cedar?

[@JeffKavanagh]

+PA Runner131 I like Easton Aluminums myself. Bear Paw has a nice glove.

[@cnevett6854]

Why am I not surprised, Jeff? ha ha..I think I'll get out some aluminum pie shells and make myself feel better...Cindy

[@JeffKavanagh]

+c nevett It make a big difference when I can watch someone shoot and correct them on a specific aspect of their shooting instantly.

[@yugen]

How did you injure your shoulder?

[@mickruhdorf9916]

due to non repairable shoulder ijury i shoot 40# compound and a 25# recurve and im happy with both im too old to be sucked into the macho " im a man so i must shoot a heavy bow "

[@McPro90]

I got a 18 Pound bow for my first shooting lesson from my teacher. I am very sporty and train with expanders and I am 1,89m tall. In the 3. Session I got a 22 Pound and it was easy as shit. I can shoot that the whole day without getting tired. I guess when I am patent I can go up 2 pounds every session while improving my skill. On how you talk I guess I could go more heavy.

[@ExiledExia]

Great, great advice Jeff! I have a question: Do you recommend a light super mag 48" at say around 35-40#? Or do you really recommend a training recurve like you and your son have? I normally shoot between the 50 and 60#. Thanks!

[@JeffKavanagh]

+ExiledExia well the Super Mag 48" will definitely show you when you are messing up. I wouldn't recommend the Super Mag to anyone learning how to shoot. It's a great bow and I love the one we have but it is not for a beginner.

[@ExiledExia]

+Jeff Kavanagh alright thanks for the advice man!

[@cnevett6854]

My husband just started shooting and I had him get a 25 lb right off. Working each day on a part of my shot sequence. Some days just nail 3-4 in a row and I say, "Why did that happen?" Do you use the string in your vision to help aim, or do you just keep focus ahead on a small site? Lucy is so good after a couple of years...should trad beginners realistic expectations of good groupings consistently be in years? Really hope your shoulder is on the mend. I am sure it is going to be a process. Thanks always for the great videos! Your the best teacher.

[@JeffKavanagh]

+c nevett Hi. No I don't see the string at all when I shoot. Not even much of the arrow for that matter, just my target but I also shoot instinctively. With good instruction no I don't think it should take years at all. Everyone is a little different and having good individual instruction is key but I have had some people shooting " groups" (pie plate size) at 10 to 15 yards in just a few lessons. It's not rocket science.

[@dwfears]

New shooter. Loving the videos! How about bow length? Is there an "ideal" length to pick to go along with the pull strength?

[@JeffKavanagh]

generally speaking the longer the bow he more forgiving and easier to shoot because of the lesser string angle and pinch. A shorter bow can be easier to torque but much of it depends on the type of bow as well.

[@DimiArhontidis]

Hey Jeff, love your videos! I will be buying my first longbow for backyard casual target shooting and learning, this will be my first bow. I keep seeing the 35# weight referenced a lot as being a great start weight, I was thinking of starting with the 30# Montana, will I regret it? Should I go for the 35?

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Dimitris A The 30# will be a great bow. You won't have any regrets. Many who start out will get 18 or 20# bows.

[@DimiArhontidis]

Awesome thanks for the quick reply!

[@sdkarns69]

Doesn't the sand cause issues with your skates?

[@bukskinner]

Jeff, where in your video sequence should a beginner start viewing?Thanks!

[@JeffKavanagh]

+bukskinner I think "Developing a Shot Sequence" would be a good place, then go to "The Shooting Frame" and other associated videos.

[@t.curran8243]

Get a 30lb to start, even if you're Arnold. You need a lighter bow for practice. I found a 39lb Ben Pearson years ago in a junk shop for $5.47 (US). It is in perfect shape.

[@mightydread4472]

hi jeff im shooting a 36 .66 olimpic sf recurve its f ine just wondering what a 45 pond grizzly would be like do you tink i would give me problems

[@JeffKavanagh]

Sorry but I honestly don't know. Everyone is different and I don't know your fitness level, etc. It's just something you will have to try.

[@ericbaumgartner5742]

The skaters must really appreciate the sand leaking on the ice, lol

[@daviskilpatrick7566]

Making the warehouse an ice skating rink?

[@2bingtim]

Yes, but he's also gritting it.

[@WV591]

yes indeed. when I'm shooting my 55lb bear i miss more and end up exhausted. then i go back to 40lb i have much more control overall and enjoyable..

[@Kyle-nj1gz]

does shooting the cans ever wreck your fletching?

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Kyle h haha, it destroys them. By the time I finished shooting after about 20 shots I was shooting bare shaft. That's why I'll shoot one arrow and then retrieve it.

[@Kyle-nj1gz]

+Jeff Kavanagh I figured that lol but have never shot tin cans

[@MagieChristianLabbe]

Get to the chopper!!! hahahahaha

[@Flashbackjacko]

Archery in a hockey rink?

[@gigglefeather]

Hi Jeff, my question is unrelated to the video, but hopefully you can still give me your two cents. It's about stringing a bow that exceeds my height. It is only an inch longer than my wingspan, but I cannot for the life of me string my own bow for this reason! It's an odd and very specific problem - so unique that I've scoured multiple forums but could not find a solution. What do you think?

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Mandy Leung You're too short. Sorry I couldn't resist on that one. Are you using a stringer? If so have you tried changing the length of your stringer, either shortening it or lengthening it a bit? It should help. Please let me know if it does.

[@gigglefeather]

+Jeff Kavanagh That is just about the smartest thing I have ever heard. It works like a charm! Thanks for the quick turnaround - I really appreciate your work and helpfulness. Also, I can't think of a witty response because that is the sad truth.... :'( but I will say, you ought not to poke fun at someone with a bow and arrow.... hahaha

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+Jeff Kavanagh Hope you don't mind me pestering you with one more quick question - do you think that shooting off an arrow rest changes accuracy or the shot in any way? Is it less preferable than shooting off the shelf? Thanks again

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I've discovered I'm more comfortable with a 40# longbow