| If only it is that simple. If I shoot 41lb with 31.5" arrows, I have some very long and heavy arrows. If someone shoots 36lb with 28" arrows they may well have shorter, narrower and lighter arrows. The speed out of the bow may well be higher off the lower poundage bow. Should they be grouped differently for having quicker kit?
The average woman is smaller and weaker than the average man. This does not mean that there are not women who are larger and stronger than men at any given event/club. In a sport where size and strength play an important part, men will have a natural advantage, on average. My wife has better technique than me, but I can hit 70m without a problem because I have the strength to do so. Shooting 30yards the other day she beat me most ends but can't get past 50 yards with her current bow. Who is the better archer?
What would be more interesting is Compound, where the strength issue is reduced and therefore the physical nature should not impact the scores as much.
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