Geronimo

Which type of release lengthens or shortens your draw length?

jeremy3303

The correct answer is neither. Draw length for the setting on the bow is determined by the length needed from the pivot point of the grip to contact your anchor points plus the 1.75" to make it an AMO standard DL. The release is just added length past the bows draw length, sames as with a D-loop. Now that being said you will have a longer "perceived" draw length with a wrist strap release and a shorter "perceived" DL with the handheld.

I'm not sure if I explained that clear enough, hopefully one of the others can chime in and clear up what I'm trying to say.

TerryM

Your draw length is not going to change unless you are young and still growing, it is what it is and its based on length of arm etc. What you are likely referring to is anchor point. Some releases lend themselves to different anchor points.

Geronimo

So if I use a thumb release my anchor point will not be so far back...right?

TFOX

A thumb release is usually shorter,therefore allowing you to have a longer set draw length on the bow inmost cases but most of us will adjust the loop at this point to get the anchors properly aligned.

TFOX

Let me add,if the difference is enough on the release,then I will add the draw length to the bow and use a really short loop.

Geronimo

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