The draw weight is set at the peak weight of the limb set at the factory and can easily be adjusted downward by using a 3/16" allen wrench.
So it's set at 60 pound draw eight.
I bought this bow used about five years ago - as a gift to myself from my organic fruit warehouse job - the bow was on "clearance sale." I'm not sure if it was missing that part - in the image you can see it extends from the bow to the string. It keeps the compound string to the side of the pull string.
This mechanism is explained in this excellent anatomy of a compound bow vid
So you can see the part also keeps the compound string crossed....this is a "later version" of a similar bow.
http://compoundbowchoice.com/brands/parker/sidekick/specs/
Bursting from the success of the SideKick, the SideKick Extreme boasts a vented riser that reduces mass weight and redesigned parallel limbs with an expanded 40-60 draw weight adjustment. The SideKick Extreme is specifically designed for the younger shooter who is growing like a weed or the lady archer that doesn't pull a lot of poundage. Shooting at speeds of up to 270 fps at max specifications, the Extreme is one serious hunting bow. The Dual cam system gives this bow exceptional speed and accuracy that can be hard to find in bows designed for younger archers. One thing is for sure, the SideKick Extreme is ruggedly built to last and with the expanded adjustability shooters will be able to get the most out of this quality design from Parker.
Maybe I just have the Sidekick and not the Extreme?
The danger of Brass Nocking Points
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2765198728
Well it's got a Brass Nock Point - good thing I didn't use this bow much!
Need to investigate this more. I actually went to a "practice" range target place indoors - I somehow survived some time practicing without getting kicked out. haha. Well maybe since I bought the bow there also - they were nice to me.
B. The groove where the ends meet MUST BE facing the Belly of The Bow!...keeping split side facing the bow belly seems nice - but in practice isnt not really viable on a trad bow.
https://shootingtime.com/archery/parts-of-a-compound-bow/
I'm missing the "Cable Guard."
Howdy all, newbie here to bows and bowhunting. I have had my Parker Sidekick (plus outfitter package) since December of 08, so not even a year yet. I am tremendously lucky to have a good friend who has been a bowhunter since he was about 3, and a fantastic pro shop within 15 miles of my home. I practice at least 3x a week, around 30-50 shots each time. I love my bow and it is far more accurate than I am. :tongue:
Twice in the past 4 months the cableguard has come out. First time I took it into the pro shop since I have NO IDEA what is user-repairable and what is not. He noted the pin holding it was gone, and put it on a press and fixed it at no charge. Last night while practicing with broadheads for the 1st time, the cableguard is starting to come out again, though not all the way yet.
So either it came out before I bought it or since then...
the Parkers are famous for the cable bars coming loose--just make sure when they put in back this time to LOC-TIGHT it !
ah interesting!
I think I'm missing the "brass nock point" also - probably a good thing for sure. Yep just a tied string "nock-point"
Depends on the bow and the hunter but around 20 yards is ideal with maximum out to 60 yards with a heavy pull compound bow and a skilled hunter.
That's for the 60 pound "limb weight" on this bow.... So 60 feet to 120 feet range.
For whitetail deer hunting anything above 40 lbs is fine. For larger game such as elk or moose a good recommendation is at least 60-65 lbs of draw weight. A general rule of thumb is that a shooter should be able to shoot a bow about 30 times in a row without being fatigued.
Pro shop I go to guy shoots a 60lber and shot a buffalo, grizzly, leopard, wart hog, impala, zebra, turkey, whitetail, moose, elk and hogs. All with a fixed blade broadhead. He shoots a 650 grain arrow as his lightest and 800 as heaviest. Has FOC of like 19% and some super sharp bh. I plan on shooting hogs, deer, speed goats, bear and turkey with mine. I'm only hooting 430 grain arrow but may move to 575 for bear.
My 60 lb rpm shoots a 415 grain arrow 291 fps. Not much roaming the earth that is gonna hold that, given a well placed sharp broadhead. If more people hunted with 60 lbs, they would be more accurate and more lethal IMO
don't shoot that. If you've never had a compound come apart it's a seriously scary and dangerous thing. Not only is it dangerous, you'll be spending a lot more than the cost of new strings it if lets go. Think limbs or maybe even a new bow, not to mention the medical bills.
https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/new-bow-string.134556/
So now I need a new bow string also!!
I should get some carrying case for the bow also.
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