How much weight should the bow have?
By “weight” we mean the resistance to drawing, not the number on the bathroom scale when you put the bow on it. (Although for JOADs, lighter would be better for that kind of “weight”). The weight of the bow is rated in pounds of bowstring resistance. It is usually measured by hooking the bowstring onto a hanging scale, and pulling down on the bow until the distance from arrow rest to string is 28 inches. (the standard distance used by bow manufacturers for this rating system). Most JOADs will NOT be drawing their bow back 28 inches, depending on their physical size.
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