Draw length reality check

Bowwild · December 24, 2016, 06:19:00 PM

With a 26" draw I cut my arrows 27 or 27.5" depending upon the broadhead weight I want to shoot.

I don't like much arrow "sticking out" the back of the bow and I certainly don't want to touch the riser with the broadhead.

sticksnstones · December 26, 2016, 10:49:00 PM

Changing grips and stance has brought me down from 32.5" to about 30". I should note that I am 6' 4".

I'm shooting way better now than I did five years ago with that extra long draw. I'd drop to 29" if I could get a little more consistency and accuracy in exchange

Thom

Hud · December 27, 2016, 01:19:00 AM

If your using the yardstick, repeat it three or four times, but close your eyes and average the results. Some individuals have a more open stance and bent elbow and their style forms a triangle and noticeably greater string clearance between the bowarm and string.

mand0ralen · December 27, 2016, 01:43:00 PM

Hi,

5.7' here (1.75 meter).

DL = 28 precisely after 20 years practice. Started at 27.

++M

Ryan Rothhaar · December 27, 2016, 04:52:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by LBR:
The yardstick test gives me 27.5". My actual draw length (checked many times over the last 20+ years) is 30.5-31, depending on the grip.

Learning to draw the bow properly--standing up straight, using back tension--will generally add to most.

Yep, that comment is right on, as far as I'm concerned.

I also gained draw due to changing my anchor point reference after I had eye surgery to lose the glasses years ago. My reference is the first knuckle of my thumb under the point of my jaw... that puts me a good inch longer than "index finger in the corner of the mouth". I'm 5'6", but pretty broad across the shoulders.... and with good form, and that anchor, I draw a true 29-29.5 depending on the riser and how high the wrist is cut.

R

December 27, 2016, 07:23:00 PM

I make arrows for a number of people. I have had all but one person stretch his real draw length. I put up a two section ladder stand in the backyard and have them shoot a few marked arrows and make sure that they are at anchor. I put the marks where I can see them and they cannot, I pressure them by having them shoot at a deer target and tell them to aim hard with a good anchor. I have yet to see anyone shoot with a draw that is longer than what their normal body size and arm span would indicate from that shot angle and some are shorter than that.

mec lineman · December 27, 2016, 07:34:00 PM

Good point Pavan

hickstick · December 28, 2016, 11:24:00 AM

hmmm...makes me think, pavan, that most folks aren't keeping a good archers T. I use my index finger touching the back edge of the brass insert as a 'draw check'.

a lot of people don't realize how much you have to bend at the waist to keep the T shooting elevated.

I'm 5'7" and have a hair under 28" draw.

Draw length reality check

Bowwild

sticksnstones

Hud

mand0ralen

Ryan Rothhaar

mec lineman

hickstick