Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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: youtu.be/pKvICUjXO2Q
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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): kaminskiarchery.com/storeselect
AAE Gold Plunger – https://collabs.shop/rbftka
Precision Tiller Bolts – usa.kaminskiarchery.com/products/precision-tiller-bolts
Dampened Barebow Weight – 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: usa.kaminskiarchery.com/products/alpha-hunting-pack-quiver
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00:21 Benefits to a Higher Draw Weight
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5:39 Signs You Are Ready
6:23 Increase Draw Weight Safely
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: 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): kaminskiarchery.com/storeselect
AAE Gold Plunger – https://collabs.shop/rbftka
Precision Tiller Bolts – usa.kaminskiarchery.com/products/precision-tiller-bolts
Dampened Barebow Weight – 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: 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.
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🎯 Support the Channel
Get perks, behind-the-scenes access, and help me keep making videos:
👉 Join YouTube Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UCYMJYC6hEKaaTXjzK4Y521g/join
👉 Become a Patron on Patreon: patreon.com/jakekaminski
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📚 Books, Coaching & More
Browse digital downloads, vanes, precision gear, and my archery books:
🌐 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
