I heard/read somewhere, that the load on the string when the bow comes to closure was a spike load of 10X the poundage. as a rough calculation... is this true, is this something someone else has heard? has anyone any extra information?

I'm trying to prepare some Grant applications for my Youth Archery Group and could use some guidance & help, of anybody has any experience with successful (or even unsuccessful) Grants I'd sure like to talk to you and pick your brain. I'm really keeping it simple, and not be greedy.... After...