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Let-Off Explained: How Compound Bows Ease Your Holding Weight

John Dudley in a full draw with a compound bow.

Let-off is the mechanical magic that lets a compound archer hold a heavy bow at full draw with almost no effort. Here is how it works and how to use it.

Let-Off Explained: How Compound Bow Cams Make Heavy Draw Weights Holdable

compound bow cam

Let-off is the percentage your compound bow’s holding weight drops at full draw. Here’s how the cams pull off that trick, why 65%, 75%, and 90% feel completely different at the shot, and how to pick the right number for hunting or target.