No offense to anyone here.....but don't get married to a 60-70# bow "just because". PLENTY of people in the last few years (since technology has made lower poundage bows as effective as the heavier poundage bows of just a few years ago) have gone to 50-60# bows and seen no ill-effects. You've got plenty of time to get ready for next season. Shoot as many bows as you can. Most everyone makes a quality bow, nowadays. Good luck.
I'll second the thought on 70# bows, no real need for them but, if that is what you want, no harm in them either. One other consideration that is a plus for a 60# bow is you will have more arrow configuration options if you ever want to try some of the less popular ones. If you can let down at the same, or slower, speed than you drew back then you are at a Draw Weight that fits you.
I agree with the 60-70# bows are not needed as well. I am one of those guys that have a 50-60# just because I can hold it more steady, I can hold my draw longer, my shoulder doesn't take any type of a pounding, I can shoot as long as I like in one session. It just is a more enjoyable poundage to shoot. Good luck.
Dan there are some Good proshops out there. Unfortunately for a NewB it's hard to tell the difference. I usually visit every ProShop when I am on the Road I have time for, and I have met some Super people. Although many times I leave shaking my head! Dan
I agree and wished I had learned that a long, long time ago! My elbows and shoulders would have appreciated it Dan
Try sitting down and drawing the bow. If your straining to get it back, then you got to too many pounds. It should be easy when your sitting.
