How do you measure your draw length??
01-21-2004, 04:03 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10
How do you measure your draw length??
What is the best way to measure you draw lenght? I am left handed and sometimes there isn't a left handed bow to draw in the shop where I go. I usually have to order a bow when I want one. I am now shooting a 29" draw and I believe it is to long.
01-21-2004, 04:37 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Ocean Springs, MS
Posts: 4,103
RE: How do you measure your draw length??
http://www.bowsales.com/draw_length.htm Probably not the best way. My bow shop has a bow that you can draw with left and right hand to determine your draw length.
01-21-2004, 10:30 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Middletown PA United States
Posts: 3,625
RE: How do you measure your draw length??
Detroit, what zak is quoting is called the "wingspan" method of determining drawlength, devised by Bernie Perrelite. I tried it and it left me a bit on the short side so I came up with another version. Measure your wingspan and divide it by 2.5
That left me with a measurement of 67", divided by 2.5 That comes real close to the 27" that I presently shoot which is real comfy for me. I used to be like most guys and shoot too long (28.25"). Made a world of difference in aiming ability and accuracy when I finally got it right.
That left me with a measurement of 67", divided by 2.5 That comes real close to the 27" that I presently shoot which is real comfy for me. I used to be like most guys and shoot too long (28.25"). Made a world of difference in aiming ability and accuracy when I finally got it right.
01-22-2004, 09:29 AM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Woodhaven, Mi USA
Posts: 166
RE: How do you measure your draw length??
I heard a World Class archer give this little test.... Stand next to an open door. Take your bow stance (pretend your drawing a bow) with your hand on the end of the door. Remember to use the same wrist position as your bow. If your bow is a low wrist, place your hand in the low wrist position on the end of the door. Measure (with a tape measure) from the door to the tip of your nose. That's your draw length. I checked this on some very experienced shooters and the biggest error was 1/16" the others were exact. But, they all had longer ata (38" or longer) bows.
01-23-2004, 06:40 AM
#7
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
Posts: 12,157
RE: How do you measure your draw length??
When I take my windspan and devide by 2.5, I get the exact drawlength that Bernie recommends. Which is also the draw length that I shoot.
Exactly...if it is not right on initially then it should give you an estimate within an inch of your actual draw.
