I've read it as to the throat of the grip and to the far side of the shelf...
Is there an industry standard, or does it vary?
It is my understanding that it is measured from the throat of the grip plus 1 3/4".
Okay that kinda makes sense.
Okay that kinda makes sense.
I have heard it spelled out a lot of ways, usually to the back (the side facing away from you) of the bow at the arrow shelf. Either way, a narrow handled bow might mean a shorter draw length than a wider handled bow. Don't confuse your draw length with the length your arrows need to be to allow for point (especially broadhead) clearance
ChuckC
Go to the How To section.... Topic: AMO bow and string specifications
A.S. has it.
Of course the draw length of the bow is the easy part. The archer's true draw length is a bit more difficult.
Under and over-drawn and the back won't be in the shot (back motion rather than tension). A back-activated shot is key to prevention (and cure) of nasty shooting maladies.
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I just figured how long my arrow has to be to have a broadhead not hit the riser...
Not to technical, but it works... ;)
I've always measured to the back of the bow as different grips and riser styles are less consistant in draw length. Measuring from the back of the bow I always have a 27.5" draw with most selfbows and hill style bows. With modern longbows and most recurves my draw is right around 27.75"
Thanks guys