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Old 08-09-2008, 10:54 AM
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Why does it feel like my Parker BuckHunter XP set at 52# draw weight is harder to pull back then other bows set at 60# or more?
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Old 08-09-2008, 12:10 PM
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has it been verified at 52#??

different cam designs and bows will feel differntly when drawing...probably what you are expiriencing.
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Old 08-09-2008, 06:26 PM
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yes it is at 52#, this is my first bow. I like it but the other bows I looked at last sat. pulled back so nice. Is it because my bow has two cams, and the other bowsonly haveone? I just got it last year, and I dont want to be buying another one allready, is there anything I can do to my bow?
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Old 08-10-2008, 05:28 PM
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whats your let-off.?


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Old 08-10-2008, 07:19 PM
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75% I think
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Old 08-12-2008, 10:32 AM
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CAM technology has come a long ways. My X-force has very aggressive cams with a steep draw curve to get the speeds they claim. Other designs have a less aggressive curve and makes the bow feel easier. Its still the same weight just different ways to get there.
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Old 08-12-2008, 12:10 PM
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Not only cam design but draw length, too. Are they all the same "measured" draw length. A longer draw will seem to pull harder because you run out of muscle when you need it most.
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