New Bow

[hntevrythang]

Ok green screen, need some help. I'm a right handed shooter, with limited wrist mobility. Fell 25' from a ladder stand and basically had my right hand only attached with the skin. After a couple surgeries and lots of rehab, I'm back to 80-90% use of my hand. However, it makes shooting my PSE EVO a bit challenging. My wrist has no ligament strength in it, so I get fatigued quickly while practicing. I'm looking to sell off the EVO (a great bow for sure) and find something that I can shoot more comfortably.

I'm not the archery guru like many of you so I'm looking for some guidance on the next compound bow. I'm assuming something with generous let off, a good valley, smooth draw.

Any input would be helpful.

[nursejenn]

Try Elite... but remember you don't need heavy DW to kill a deer... going lighter will probably help a lot...

[DapperDan]

I'm assuming something with generous let off, a good valley, smooth draw.



Any input would be helpful.

Mathews. All day. Every day. Don't bother looking elsewhere. I have the no cam nxt and it's really like butter! The halon is super comparable as a dual cam. In fact you could probably go with the halon at 62 lbs and have the same performance as my nxt maxed out. Go shoot them and thank me later!


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[BURTONboy]

Ive heard the mathews htr is one of the easiest drawing bows. Hoyt would be on my list also. No matter what you do go with 60# draw weight so its not so hard on you. Plenty good bows out there at 60#, go shoot a few.

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[Bill]

Maybe switch to left handed?

What does you doctor or PT think about your shooting a bow in the first place?


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[hntevrythang]

Dr didn't think I'd be able to shoot right handed anymore. But I've found ways to make it work. I've placed thumbhole stocks on my rifles, turkey stocks on my shotguns and now I just need to find a bow that can work with me as well.

Thanks for the input so far guys.

[dphillips62]

I have some wrist issues also broke it and snapped a ligament the Dr. ordered me a custom wrist brace that helps tremendously. before the accident I only shot trad but I had to switch to a compound with 80% let off. Like you I get fatigued easily so I practice in short intervals.

[12RingKing]

I was going to suggest a brace.... maybe that would be a better option.

If you're having a hard time with your bow, I don't think there's another bow that's going to be a magical fix, short of dropping poundage.

No brand is better or worse for people with injuries.

I see Elite recommended all the time for guys with shoulder problems. Elite stack up all its weight up front. Even the synergy is stiff within the first 6" of draw. If you're fatigued, it's the poundage not the brand.

[critter69]

I would say go to the shop and shoot as many as you can. None of us know exactly what you can and can't do with your wrist, and trying them out is really your best bet. Grip angle and weight of the bow being two of the most logical things that may effect you. And just a subtle difference may be a big thing to you.

[CRM_95]

I would say go to the shop and shoot as many as you can. None of us know exactly what you can and can't do with your wrist, and trying them out is really your best bet. Grip angle and weight of the bow being two of the most logical things that may effect you. And just a subtle difference may be a big thing to you.

Exactly. And don't be afraid to drop your draw wight. A 50 lb bow would be plenty with the advancements they've made in that last several years.

[splitfinger]

I've got a Mathews Creed XS with 50# limbs and it is the smoothest and quietest drawing bow I have ever shot. Try one. You will not be disappointed.

Doug

[pure lefty]

The moxie bows which used to be strollers have a nice draw cycle and are sold at at live oak in College Station, they actually are going to be built in Bryan/College Station.

[12RingKing]

Exactly. And don't be afraid to drop your draw wight. A 50 lb bow would be plenty with the advancements they've made in that last several years.

Uncle Ted shot at 48 lbs for years and took a bunch of game

[Larry]

I'd look at a smooth drawing 50# Mathews.

[Mudslinger]

I shot close to 15 different 2106 bows back in May and that included Hoyt, Mathews, Expedition, Obsession, High Country, Elite, Bowtech, New breed and APA and out of all those bows I picked an Obsession Def Con 6 and the main reason was the smoothness and ease of the draw over all the others. Just my opinion.

Like it was mentioned above you shoot as many as you can and you choose, not us. What shoots well and draws smooth is personal opinion when it comes to bows. Lots or really nice bows out today, you should be able to find one that suits you.