Post by jeffpahunter on Jan 19, 2008 9:25:01 GMT -4
Shooting with correct "Draw Length" is EXTREMELY important for accurate, consistent shooting. The length must fit your arm length and style.
Each year I see or encounter at least a few hunters that are shooting a draw length that is to long for them and their accuracy and consistency would likely improve with a little shortening to the proper draw length.
Also people who have issues with the bow string hitting their forearm likely will benefit from shortening their draw length. While this can be related to stance and/or grip most every time it's caused by shooting too long of a draw length and the end result is having the bow arm straight with elbow locked or near locked which places your forearm in line with the strings travel path.
If someone views your stance while at full draw they should see your body and spine in a exact vertical line perpendicular to the ground at a 90* angle.
If you look carefully you won't have to view too many Archers before you find one that when at full draw you'll see that above their waist their upper torso bends back to some degree away from the direction of the shot. This is an immediate indication of a person shooting with to long of a draw length.
There are a couple of easy ways to check your draw length.
This method which figures out to be pretty accurate is to measure your wingspan. Hold your arms straight out and measure from finger tip to finger tip. Round off to the nearest inch... Go to the chart below and find your length.
Wingspan Draw Length
63"- 24"
64"- 24 1/2"
65"- 25"
66"- 25 1/2"
67"- 26"
68"- 26 1/2"
69"- 27"
70"- 27 1/2"
71"- 28"
72"- 28 1/2"
73"- 29"
74"- 29 1/2"
75"- 30"
76"- 30 1/2"
77"- 31"
You may add or subtract a half-inch for each measurement below and above the chart due to style.
Here's another method and the one I prefer.
Remember...it is far better to err on the short side...string loops do affect your draw length in respect to anchor and draw arm geometry. The mechanical release manufacturers are vastly shortening distances from the jaws to trigger on many new releases...to help maximize our draw cycles.
Every year I tweak at least one persons set up by shortening their draw length somewhat and every time in short fashion the either return or call to say WOW !!!, what a difference..... ..... ;D
Each year I see or encounter at least a few hunters that are shooting a draw length that is to long for them and their accuracy and consistency would likely improve with a little shortening to the proper draw length.
Also people who have issues with the bow string hitting their forearm likely will benefit from shortening their draw length. While this can be related to stance and/or grip most every time it's caused by shooting too long of a draw length and the end result is having the bow arm straight with elbow locked or near locked which places your forearm in line with the strings travel path.
If someone views your stance while at full draw they should see your body and spine in a exact vertical line perpendicular to the ground at a 90* angle.
If you look carefully you won't have to view too many Archers before you find one that when at full draw you'll see that above their waist their upper torso bends back to some degree away from the direction of the shot. This is an immediate indication of a person shooting with to long of a draw length.
There are a couple of easy ways to check your draw length.
This method which figures out to be pretty accurate is to measure your wingspan. Hold your arms straight out and measure from finger tip to finger tip. Round off to the nearest inch... Go to the chart below and find your length.
Wingspan Draw Length
63"- 24"
64"- 24 1/2"
65"- 25"
66"- 25 1/2"
67"- 26"
68"- 26 1/2"
69"- 27"
70"- 27 1/2"
71"- 28"
72"- 28 1/2"
73"- 29"
74"- 29 1/2"
75"- 30"
76"- 30 1/2"
77"- 31"
You may add or subtract a half-inch for each measurement below and above the chart due to style.
Here's another method and the one I prefer.
Remember...it is far better to err on the short side...string loops do affect your draw length in respect to anchor and draw arm geometry. The mechanical release manufacturers are vastly shortening distances from the jaws to trigger on many new releases...to help maximize our draw cycles.
Every year I tweak at least one persons set up by shortening their draw length somewhat and every time in short fashion the either return or call to say WOW !!!, what a difference..... ..... ;D