How to Know When to Increase Your Draw Weight

Are you actually ready to increase your draw weight? One of the biggest mistakes I see beginner and intermediate archers make is moving to heavier limbs before their technique is ready. While more draw weight can improve arrow speed, reduce wind drift, and clean up your release, it can also slow your progress if your form begins to break down. In this video, I’ll show you the signs I look for before increasing draw weight, including how your form, recovery, consistency, and shot execution can tell you whether you’re truly ready for a heavier bow. Check out the follow up video on how to adjust draw weight: https://youtu.be/pKvICUjXO2Q If this video helped you, consider subscribing for more archery coaching, recurve technique, barebow instruction, equipment reviews, and beginner training tips. Gear used in this video: ATF-EX Riser: https://collabs.shop/guvb9m NS-G2 Foam Limbs: https://collabs.shop/cy9ssy Ram Rod Stabilizers: https://ramrods-archery.myshopify.com?sca_ref=4737911.rtEoDnO3TF WAV Pro Vanes at Lancaster: https://collabs.shop/qnusfb WAV Pro Vanes (my website): https://www.kaminskiarchery.com/storeselect AAE Gold Plunger – https://collabs.shop/rbftka Precision Tiller Bolts – https://usa.kaminskiarchery.com/products/precision-tiller-bolts Dampened Barebow Weight – https://usa.kaminskiarchery.com/products/dampened-barebow-weight RCore Grip: https://rcore.co?aff=5 (Use code KAMINSKI at checkout for 10% off) Alpha Pack Quiver: https://usa.kaminskiarchery.com/products/alpha-hunting-pack-quiver Disclosure: Some links above are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. ⸻ 🎯 Support the Channel Get perks, behind-the-scenes access, and help me keep making videos: 👉 Join YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYMJYC6hEKaaTXjzK4Y521g/join 👉 Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jakekaminski ⸻ 📚 Books, Coaching & More Browse digital downloads, vanes, precision gear, and my archery books: 🌐 https://jakekaminski.com ⸻ 📬 Send Mail or Gear Jake Kaminski P.O. Box 742 Micanopy, FL 32667 Note: Items sent cannot be returned. ⸻ 📩 Business Inquiries Please email me using the address listed in the channel’s About section. ⸻ 📖 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:21 Benefits to a Higher Draw Weight 1:58 How do You Know YOU Aren't Ready? 5:39 Signs You Are Ready 6:23 Increase Draw Weight Safely