Dear GLC:
My clumsy effort was an attempt at humor. You did indeed make your thoughts clear.
As you can see from the posts, some bows are set up to add accessories. Been done for a long time. Seen a picture of Fred Bear, in his younger days, using a bowsite. Works for the Olympics, and Yamaha Bows!
I've used em since I was a kid, homemade and store bought. Piece of balsa wood taped to the front of the bow, with hatpins stuck in. A lighter draw weight, relative to the shooter, feels much better with such a setup.
The most important thing is getting your draw weight!
The best way to get a comfortable draw weight is to it-. OK, that was pretty obvious, I know, but there ain't no better way. And I realize most places only handle compounds. Lotsa luck!
Problem is, there's a whole lot going on when shooting a bow. When something is added, like sights, something gets taken away. It's the ability to handle draw weight that goes first. In other words, it's easier to handle a much higher draw weight without sights. Good shooting form and accuracy goes out the window! I have experienced this and seen this many times. Big strong shooters, and suprisingly low draw weights, and they're crushed! The harder you pull, the less you can think! If there's less to think about, you can pull harder. I hope that came out right.
I went to "Olympic Archery" on the Internet, as I wrote this, for a little reference. Average DW for men was 50#, ladies was 34#. These people work real hard at conditioning, no way are they average!
I can handle almost 60#, barebow, and still focus on form, and maybe hit something, if it doesn't stack, if I'm in shape and feeling good and had a good breakfast and ain't been walking up and down hills all day. 55# is easier. 50# is better! Those DWs are because I'm interested in pokin a hole in something I can eat, and I don't have to hold on to things very long when shootin barebow. If sights are added, and you want me to think, let's talk about 40#.....or less!
Woodbutcher
