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In general, let-off does not affect the speed of your arrows, it only affects the draw weight behavior at full draw. The forces that push the arrow throughout its path, until it leaves the bow, are mostly the same for any let-off percentage.
Does a release affect draw length?
So the release length has no effect on the Draw Length of the bow. But it does affect shooting form.anchor point, arm angle, head position, and etc.
How do I reduce my draw weight?
To lower draw weight First, raise the drawing weight to its max. Next, unscrew both limb bolts one revolution (360°) and check the poundage on a bow scale. Repeat this process until you reach your desired draw weight. Only attempt to shoot draw weights in the limb’s specified range (50-60 lbs, 60-70 lbs).
What’s the difference between 80 and 85 let off compound bow?
Higher letoff = lower string tension at full draw = a whole lot easier to impart irregularities into the shot. The difference between 80 and 85 is negligible, 65 to 85 is where you tend to see the difference, and it’s not all the time. You’ll just see an occasional “wth”. For hunting I wouldn’t worry about it too much.
Why would you want less let off on a bow?
Low let off tends to make you shoot the bow correctly as the higher letoff can tend to make you sloppy in the sequence of the shot. Just my 2 cents. I agree. Lower let-off / higher holding weight, helps keep our back muscles engaged during the entire shot execution.
Does a thumb release Increase draw length?
Your release does not alter your draw length. It will affect your anchor point. The reason people increase draw length when switching to a handheld release, is to maintain the normal anchor point, rather than learn a new anchor point.
Is 70 lb draw too much?
For example, a bow with a 70-pound peak weight and a 80% let-off should have a holding weight of around 14-pounds. Being able to hold a bow at full draw for 30 seconds is great, but if you’re shaking, struggling, and exhausted at the end of that time, then you’re not going to be able to make an ethical shot.
How do I know my bow draw weight?
To measure a bow’s draw weight, you’ll need a weight scale. You take the measurement by attaching the scale to the bowstring near the nock, pulling the string to full draw, and reading the scale. To eliminate human error, take the measurement multiple times.
Does draw weight affect accuracy?
Arrow accuracy can be effected if the draw weight is increased as an arrow’s spine needs to be matched to the draw weight. If this has been done then the arrow matches the bow. A significant increase in bow draw weight will mean that the existing arrow no longer matches the bow.
What let-off should I use?
As a general rule, target archers seem to find let-off of around 65% the best to use, while bowhunters typically use a higher let-off of around 75%. Higher let-off makes holding the drawn bow easier, but it also makes shooting clean shots harder.
How do I know if my bow is let-off?
A compound bow uses cables and cams to store energy and reduce the holding weight at full draw. This reduction in holding weight at full draw is called “let-off,” and is calculated as a percentage of the overall draw weight. For example, a 40-pound bow with a 75 percent let-off would be ten pounds at full draw.
What is the best let-off on a compound bow?
The most typical “letoff” is 65% but when they were introduced they were 30-40%, then 50% became popular, then 65%, and now bows with as high as 80% letoff can be purchased. The letoff percentage is how much of the draw force is taken off, so a 40% letoff would reduce the peak weight by 40% at full draw.
What does 85 let-off mean?
The percent of let-off is typically 65% to 85% depending on the bow, this gives you an idea of how much weight you will actually be holding at full draw. For example, a 70 lb. bow with 85% let-off means you will reach a peak weight of 70 lb. before rolling over into a holding weight of about 10.5 lb.
Whats the best bow on the market?
What are the fastest compound bows? Model Max Speed (feet per second) Bowtech Prodigy (see below) 343 Elite Archery Impulse 34 340 PSE Evolve 31 338 Diamond Archery Deploy (see below) 330.
What does a monkey tail do on a bow?
Four Monkey Tails® equates to a minimal speed loss of 1-2 fps total with virtually all string and cable sound and vibration eliminated. Monkey Tails are available in 9 different color options!.
How do I know if my bow draw is too long?
The bow arm should move toward the target when the shot is fired. If the bow arm drops or swings to the side, the draw length is probably too long. When this happens, the scapula has already pushed the bow arm out as far as it can extend before the arrow is released.
Does a wrist release Increase draw length?
Release shouldn’t affect draw length. You set your draw length to achieve proper form, and then you anchor differently per release.
Is the elite Valor a good bow?
The Elite Valor is an excellent option for bowhunters looking to step into a high quality, great drawing, smooth shooting machine. Elite’s proven platform of form, fit, and finish – combined with the original shootability make the Valor a strong contender among all bows.
How do you measure draw length with release?
To measure your draw length, stand with your back to a wall stretching your arms out against the wall. Measure the distance from the end of your middle finger to the end of your other middle finger, basically the length of both arms, hands and chest. This measurement, minus 15 then divided by 2, is your draw length.
