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[RadSav]

For clarification:

I am not saying Hooked On Toys is wrong.  Just that I am concerned/skeptical/have doubts of the accuracy of that method.

[nategood21]

What would you consider 31.2? 31 with a release loop?

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[RadSav]

What would you consider 31.2? 31 with a release loop?

Depends on the release and the loop.  

Usually 1/4" either way isn't going to be a deal breaker.  Most bows aren't within a 1/4" of their specified draw length anyway.  Each manufacture has fuzzy lengths and each new string can give some fuzzy length changes.  But, add 1/4" to an already 1/2" too long of draw and you could end up with some form and fit issues.

Can lead to some nasty things like target panic, poor follow-thru (extremely important on longer draw lengths) and difficulty shooting up and down hill.

[Greg Mullins]

20 30 40 50 60

[huntingaddiction]

Did he have you draw a bow with that arrow or did he place it to your throat and have you extend your arms?

Arrow method is probably my least favorite method of checking draw length.  Since it so often measures based upon form of an archer that has not yet developed proper form.  It was a great method when we shot recurve bows...a bow that fits you.  However, with compound bows you are forced to fit it.  So accuracy tends to be much more important.  Wingspan is then the more accurate way of measuring for a compound shooter.  It's still not 100% as finger length has some influence (especially in women), but it gets the closest by far IMO.  Then tweaking has to be done while observing proper form.  Though that is usually minute for the anal retentive 

In my career I have probably seen only a half dozen archers that are true 32" draw.  Yet I meet guys regularly that believe they are.  So I am always very skeptical of shops who claim to have measured someone at 32".  Especially if they say, "You could probably get away with a 31.5".  Worst thing is so many of these long draw archers I've met leave the sport due to complete frustration with availability of quality products that actually fit.  A shame when having a long draw length gives you so many performance advantages!

Here is a link to a well written instruction on measuring properly by wingspan;  http://www.huntersfriend.com/bow_sizing_adjustment_guide.html
The most important part of the instruction is "Don't stretch when measuring. Just stand naturally."

This is for men!  In general you make a cut for women as they usually have longer fingers for their size.

RADSAV if you would like to mee another one we should meet up!    I'm 6'10!

[RadSav]

  I'm 6'10!

Yikes!  You might even be 32.5" or more!    Bet you don't find shoes or bows at your corner store very often, do you?

[dwitt2n]

I've been bow hunting for going on 45 years. The best advice I can send your direction is find a pro shop with folks who do only that and have for years. Get to know someone by first name and ask questions - lots of them. The stuff out there is light years beyond what I started out using. What they can help you with will be invaluable. Even if you have to drive an hour to get there. Trust me on this. The bow is an important piece of equipment, but properly matched arrows are by far the most important. Find a bow that is comfortable and properly matched arrows and practice, practice, practice. Learn all that you can about the game you hunt, respect the game you hunt, respect the land you hunt on.  And have fun. 

[wiremonkey]

I just bought a PSE Stinger at Cabelas marked down from $399 to $319. This is my first bow but it seems very nice and the price was right

[bowhunterwa87]

30_40_50_60_70.

[RadSav]

I just bought a PSE Stinger at Cabelas marked down from $399 to $319. This is my first bow but it seems very nice and the price was right

Welcome to the stick flinging tribe!  Sounds like a good deal to me.  One of the better grade school to graduation bows out there.

[wiremonkey]

Thanks for the welcome radsav, i just looked and this bow is max draw length of 30.5

[RadSav]

Thanks for the welcome radsav, i just looked and this bow is max draw length of 30.5

Yeah, it has some insane adjustability.  Should have draw length adjustable from 25.5 to 30.5 and weight from 40 to 70#.  Should fit just about anyone from 5'3" to 6'4".  Has a moderate axel to axel and a medium high brace height making it a very easy bow to shoot.  While not incredibly fast the HP cam is one of the smoothest on the market in any category.  So much so that you may find yourself shooting more poundage than you could comfortably shoot in other bows balancing out the speed with other choices.  Pretty dang quite compared to other bows with that much adjustability.  They are a little heavy, but that is usually a good thing for archers just starting out as it helps develop a good follow-thru.  And of course the PSE grip is one of my favorites.  A great companion as you learn the sport.  And at $319 dollars you can afford to get better accessories and break a lot of arrows making the learning experience that more enjoyable!  In my opinion PSE was nuts to discontinue this bow and price point without a suitable replacement.

A very smart purchase IMO

[lostbackpacker]

I have my pins set at 20.40.60.70