Draw Weight & Bow Set Guide
The F167 is the upgrade-path beginner bow: a 66″ ILF take-down recurve for new archers who want to learn clean form now and keep room to grow later.
Its ILF limb system lets you start with a sensible draw weight, build strength and technique, then move to heavier limbs later without replacing the whole bow.
What draw weight means
Draw weight is the force needed to pull the bowstring back, measured at a 28″ draw length.
If your draw length is longer than 28″, the bow may feel heavier than the number shown. If your draw length is shorter, it may feel lighter.
For beginners, lighter is usually better. A bow that is slightly light lets you shoot more arrows, aim calmly, and build clean form. A bow that is too heavy can make you shake, rush the shot, and learn bad habits.
With the F167, there is no need to overbuy draw weight on day one. Because it uses ILF limbs, you can move up later as your strength and form improve.
Available F167 draw weights
20, 24, 28, 32, 36, and 40 lb.
Recommended starting draw weight
Choose 20 lb if:
- You want the easiest start
- You have a smaller frame
- You are buying for a teen
- You are unsure which weight to choose
- You want to focus on form before power
Choose 24 lb if:
- You are a first-time adult
- You want a safe, comfortable beginner weight
- You will mostly shoot indoors, short range, or for form practice
- You have an average build but no archery experience
Choose 28 lb if:
- You are a first-time adult with average to stronger build
- You feel confident starting slightly firmer
- You still want a beginner-friendly weight
- You can draw and hold steadily without shaking
Choose 32 lb if:
- You already have good strength and control
- You have some archery or similar shooting practice
- You understand that a heavier bow can affect form
- You are not guessing your first draw weight
Choose 36 or 40 lb only if:
- You already have recurve bow experience
- You know the draw weight you can control
- You are not choosing your first bow
- You have a clear reason to start this heavy
36 and 40 lb are not recommended as first-bow weights.
If you are between two weights, choose the lighter one. Clean form matters more than power when starting.
The five-second check
A draw weight suits you if you can pull to full draw and hold steady for about five seconds without shaking.
If you cannot hold calmly, choose a lower draw weight.
Right-hand or left-hand?
The F167 is available in right-hand and left-hand options.
Choose by dominant eye, not only by the hand you write with.
- Right-eye dominant usually means choose a right-handed bow
- Left-eye dominant usually means choose a left-handed bow
If you are unsure, check eye dominance before ordering. Hand choice matters, because it affects how naturally you aim.
F167 fit note
The F167 is the more compact 66″ option. It suits smaller-framed archers, teens, and buyers who want a bow that is easier to carry.
It is also the better choice if you expect to keep shooting, raise draw weight later, or experiment with your setup over time.
If your main priority is the simplest first-bow route and a longer, smoother feel for taller archers or longer draws, compare the F158. If your main priority is upgrade room, choose the F167.
Bow Set or Bow Only?
Choose Bow Set if you are starting fresh and need the core setup accessories.
Bow Set includes:
- Riser
- Limbs
- Bowstring
- Sight
- Arrow rest
- Bow stringer
- Arm guard
- Finger tab
Choose Bow Only if you already have your own accessories.
Bow Only includes:
- Riser
- Limbs
- Bowstring
Bow Only does not include:
- Sight
- Arrow rest
- Bow stringer
- Arm guard
- Finger tab
- Arrows
Are arrows included?
No. Arrows are not included with either Bow Set or Bow Only.
Arrows need to match your draw weight, draw length, and target-archery use. If you need practice arrows arranged separately, message us before ordering. We can suggest a suitable arrow setup and confirm whether sea-freight arrangement is available.
Arrows cannot be shipped by air or added to UPS bow parcels.
Safety basics
Use the bow stringer to string the bow safely.
Use a finger tab or shooting glove, an arm guard, and a safe target backstop.
Never dry-fire the bow.
Use only in a safe range or controlled target area.
Still unsure?
Tell us your height, approximate build, dominant eye if known, and whether you will mostly shoot indoors, outdoors, short range, or longer distance. We can suggest a sensible draw weight before you order.