Posted: 7/31/2010 7:14:48 PM EDT
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ok, its been awhile since I have been to a Bow Shop. My Arrows are 31-1/4" from the end of the nock to where the tip screws in. What is my draw lenght? I lost my little data card the shop gave me when I bought my bow like 8 yrs ago. can draw length be determined by arrow length? I want to buy a new bow.
BikerScout Sunny AZ 
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Draw length can not be determined by arrow length. You'll need to be fitted at a pro shop iof you want the proper draw length, assuming you don't have the stuff to do it yourself.
This will get you close: 
There are a few ways to do it, but this will get you close. ETA: That's fingertip to fingertip, have someone else measure your span to be accurate. |
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Lots of information. Call them up and give them the draw length as shown above. Excellent package deals on bows tuned and ready to go when they arive at your door in a hard case with sights, rest, arrows, quiver, release aid... You will have to fine tune the pins on the sight and possibly the peep sight location, but other than that the bow is ready to go when it arives. |
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Flatulence, thanks. that is a lot of good reading. I used the height chart and it says for my height my draw length should be 28". Using the arms spread method, just under 27". Finally, using a bow and measuring 1.75" forward from the curve in the grip, 27.5" and that is with a release.
Now I can start spending some time looking for a new bow. BikerScout Sunny AZ
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Flatulence, thanks. that is a lot of good reading. I used the height chart and it says for my height my draw length should be 28". Using the arms spread method, just under 27". Finally, using a bow and measuring 1.75" forward from the curve in the grip, 27.5" and that is with a release. Now I can start spending some time looking for a new bow. BikerScout Sunny AZ You still should go to a bow shop to get measured for draw lenght. Be a bummer to invest into a bow and it not fit right. |
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Flatulence, thanks. that is a lot of good reading. I used the height chart and it says for my height my draw length should be 28". Using the arms spread method, just under 27". Finally, using a bow and measuring 1.75" forward from the curve in the grip, 27.5" and that is with a release. Now I can start spending some time looking for a new bow. BikerScout Sunny AZ I wouldn't use anything height-related to determine draw length. Lots of people out there don't have arms proportional to their body's height –– short guys with long arms, and tall guys with short arms. Use the wingspan divided by 2.5 method and call it a day.  For the record, it is best to shoot a draw length a little shorter than you need than one a little longer than you need. I'd go with the 27" myself.
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Flatulence, thanks. that is a lot of good reading. I used the height chart and it says for my height my draw length should be 28". Using the arms spread method, just under 27". Finally, using a bow and measuring 1.75" forward from the curve in the grip, 27.5" and that is with a release. Now I can start spending some time looking for a new bow. BikerScout Sunny AZ I wouldn't use anything height-related to determine draw length. Lots of people out there don't have arms proportional to their body's height –– short guys with long arms, and tall guys with short arms. Use the wingspan divided by 2.5 method and call it a day. For the record, it is best to shoot a draw length a little shorter than you need than one a little longer than you need. I'd go with the 27" myself.
Very true, also keep in mind that most bows run a little long on their draw length. That is, if they claim it's a 28.5" draw, it's probably going to actually be a 29" draw if it was put on a draw board and measured properly. |
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That is what I was thinking about, since the string will stretch alittle during break in. Most likely a 27" draw. BikerScout Sunny AZ String stretch shouldn't be an issue for you. If you can actually notice stretch, it's time to change them out. Even before that, actually. There are some great string materials now that don't stretch or twist. 452X is my favorite. 
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