My turn for a new bow question?

[michigandeerslayer]

With my elbow problem, i was thinking I had to get a cross bow.So like a idiot I got rid of all my bow's, well the Dr said I should be in good shape if I have the surgery. So I want to know is 80% the highest let-off I can get? Because of the fact that my back is still all jacked up I want at 80% and Im only going to be shooting 55# or so


Bow hunting is in my blood so Come He## or High water Ill be getting a new bow next year. So what are some bow to start looking at that are not going to break me(Im very broke ) Sure I want speed,short axle to axle and stuff like that so fire away with idea's


Thanks

Rich

Ps Make sure its a bow Line that Ken carries because thats where I will be going

[Michihunter]

There are several bows out there with 99% letoff. I know Concept produces one (or did). Monster bows have 90+% letoff. (Ken may or may not be carrying them now). I know there's another but I can't recall it right now.

[Swamp Monster]

With back and shoulder problems, forget about speed and concentrate on the draw cycle. You want a smooth draw with a smooth rollover into the valley. A long valley is helpfull as well, but sometimes bows with long valleys have an abrupt drop off into that valley. That sudden drop is hard on muscles both when drawing or when letting down if necessary. This is failry common in high let off bows 9Have not shot or draw a Concept Archery bow so ????) There are some smooth single cams out there, but many have an abrupt drop into the valley. Binary's often have a nice smooth rollover into the valley, but their draw cycle can be steep to begin with. A good round wheel or soft dual cam bow could be the best of both worlds. Typically they offer a smooth even draw with little rollover in the valley and usually the valley is long enough to let you settle in a full draw. Often times, the let off, the valley length etc can all be adjusted by a good bow tuner, but depending on design, there is only so much that can be done. Getting the valley right for your needs is important...too short a valley and it may seem like the bow wants to jump out of your hand....not a good feeling, especially with back or shoulder problems, To long a valley and sometimes it's hard to keep steady. It all comes down to which feel your prefer.
Some smooth draw bows:
Ross Single Cams.....feel 5-8 pounds lighter during the draw cycle than they really are)
Hoyt's with the Original Cam n Half....these things draw smoothly and have lots of adjustability when it comes to let off, valley etc.
Hoyts Wheel n Half...see above only smooootthher!
Oneida Eagle....don't like em myself but butter smooth draw (same for the Monster Bows) Smooth shooters as well.

There's others out there I'm forgetting but you just need to shoot them all.

[Asian Archer]

Hey Swamp Monster I'm a physical therapist and there are some other options if you want to still use the bow instead of the crossbow. If you qualify for the the crossbow you can utilize some other options not open to the gen. public. Let me know if you want more info.