Does anyone know enough about archery to help me out? I have two problems.
1. Someone who has spent 5 years practicing archery tries a different and heavier bow.
a. Since the draw weight (is that the right term?) is higher than he is used to, what is the likely result? Would it affect his aim, distance or both?
b. Would he feel the effort to draw in his shoulders, lower back, thighs?
2. A 9 year old (small for his age) picks up a adult-sized bow for the first time. He’s watched the owner target shoot so thinks he knows what to do.
a. Would he able to draw the bow at all?
b. If so, would he be able to shoot any distance or hit anywhere near the target or would he end up with all the arrows round his feet? I’m assuming he keep trying to shoot for between one and two hours, but with frequent rests. I presume he’d be very stiff and sore afterwards, but he's also very determined and used to hard work.
c. The arrows have wooden shafts. Would these break easily on hitting a wall or tree trunk?
1. Someone who has spent 5 years practicing archery tries a different and heavier bow.
a. Since the draw weight (is that the right term?) is higher than he is used to, what is the likely result? Would it affect his aim, distance or both?
b. Would he feel the effort to draw in his shoulders, lower back, thighs?
2. A 9 year old (small for his age) picks up a adult-sized bow for the first time. He’s watched the owner target shoot so thinks he knows what to do.
a. Would he able to draw the bow at all?
b. If so, would he be able to shoot any distance or hit anywhere near the target or would he end up with all the arrows round his feet? I’m assuming he keep trying to shoot for between one and two hours, but with frequent rests. I presume he’d be very stiff and sore afterwards, but he's also very determined and used to hard work.
c. The arrows have wooden shafts. Would these break easily on hitting a wall or tree trunk?
I’d be grateful for any help. Thanks