Over Draw on a Bow. Yes or No.

[BigFoot]

I am a big fan of an Over Draw. I have a PSE that is about 15 years old. I have never upgraded it, I see no need. It does not have the speed of today's newer models, but with an over draw that compensates for it. It has killed many a deer.

Who is a fan of an Over Draw?

 

[MASSDRIVER]

Overdraw itself is about 15 years old in it's own right. Have you tried getting rid of it? it's only real function was to add speed by shooting a too short arrow. The rest and overdraw can present problems because the pivot of the rest is behind the natural pivot of the bow, so if you apply torque it's magnified.
Like anything else in the world, if it works for you, you have probably mastered it and make it work. But it IS a fairly antiquated piece of gear and methodology.
You might try a modern setup and see what you think.
Having said all that, I still shoot a variety of recurves from the '60's and '70's...so there! How's that for out of touch?
But yeah, technically the overdraw is an outdated system.
Brent.

 

[BigFoot]

Overdraw itself is about 15 years old in it's own right. Have you tried getting rid of it? it's only real function was to add speed by shooting a too short arrow. The rest and overdraw can present problems because the pivot of the rest is behind the natural pivot of the bow, so if you apply torque it's magnified.
Like anything else in the world, if it works for you, you have probably mastered it and make it work. But it IS a fairly antiquated piece of gear and methodology.
You might try a modern setup and see what you think.
Having said all that, I still shoot a variety of recurves from the '60's and '70's...so there! How's that for out of touch?
But yeah, technically the overdraw is an outdated system.
Brent.

That bow is like an old worn pair of slippers. I know I could get the same or better results by upgrading, it is just hard to do.

 

[COHunter]

If that old worn pair of slippers is what you're most comfortable with then stick with it. Obviously it's been a great performer for you over the years! Of course there's nothing wrong with checking out new equipment and giving that a whirl too. You're always more successful with equipment that you know through and through. No surprises at that critical moment.

 

[jwcarlson]

My dad never used an overdraw because he's pretty short to begin with... But with the technology these days it's hard to argue that your 15+ year old bow is ANYWHERE near the new bows in performance. That said, those older bows are some sweet shootin' things... Very very forgiving compared to the new stuff if you ask me.

My dad upgraded from his ancient PSE a few years back and is very glad he did. That bow's speed cost him some deer... jumping the string kind of thing where a newer bow's speed might have got there fast enough. He also wounded a couple nice bucks... the shots were not good but it's one of those things where a little extra "umph" might have done the job. So if you can afford it why not go with the better tool?

 

[Jim]

There is an old saw that goes- "Never bet against a man with a well worn pump gun".

Re curves and wood arrows for me.