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Determining draw length
Kc_Kracker:
--- Quote from: jackelope on October 22, 2023, 04:33:55 PM ---If you go to an archery shop to buy a bow, they’ll measure for you and set the bow up for you.
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Well I've had two local places tell me they only do a standard measurement they don't ever worry about adding or subtracting length based on your release nor do they remeasure someone holding a release :dunno:
jackelope:
--- Quote from: Kc_Kracker on October 23, 2023, 06:09:53 PM ---
--- Quote from: jackelope on October 22, 2023, 04:33:55 PM ---If you go to an archery shop to buy a bow, they’ll measure for you and set the bow up for you.
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Well I've had two local places tell me they only do a standard measurement they don't ever worry about adding or subtracting length based on your release nor do they remeasure someone holding a release :dunno:
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That’s basically like saying every release is the same length. If draw lengths vary by the inch, why wouldn’t someone make fine tuning adjustments for the release? I’m not an archery expert but it seems like it would be a reasonable thing to expect.
blackveltbowhunter:
--- Quote from: Kc_Kracker on October 22, 2023, 01:09:57 PM ---So I gotta buy a release and get measurements before a buy a bow? 🤦
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No. If you have an accurate draw measurement using wingspan the bow should fit you fine as long as you dont have any weird mobility issues etc. If in doubt error short.
Release length is a big deal. Having a bow with some adjustability is obviously preffered to get the very best fit and function, but a good fit can be a achieved with the wingspan measurements. It may take a little work to get the release length [ be sure and buy one that's easily adjustable if shopping index triggers] and d loop length dialed. Alot of issues are caused because the shooter was not taught correct hand and face contact for anchor points, has a poorly adjusted wrist release, or peep placement is incorrect.
Kc_Kracker:
--- Quote from: jackelope on October 23, 2023, 06:42:22 PM ---
--- Quote from: Kc_Kracker on October 23, 2023, 06:09:53 PM ---
--- Quote from: jackelope on October 22, 2023, 04:33:55 PM ---If you go to an archery shop to buy a bow, they’ll measure for you and set the bow up for you.
--- End quote ---
Well I've had two local places tell me they only do a standard measurement they don't ever worry about adding or subtracting length based on your release nor do they remeasure someone holding a release :dunno:
--- End quote ---
That’s basically like saying every release is the same length. If draw lengths vary by the inch, why wouldn’t someone make fine tuning adjustments for the release? I’m not an archery expert but it seems like it would be a reasonable thing to expect.
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That was my thought too.
hughjorgan:
--- Quote from: Kc_Kracker on October 23, 2023, 10:12:56 PM ---
--- Quote from: jackelope on October 23, 2023, 06:42:22 PM ---
--- Quote from: Kc_Kracker on October 23, 2023, 06:09:53 PM ---
--- Quote from: jackelope on October 22, 2023, 04:33:55 PM ---If you go to an archery shop to buy a bow, they’ll measure for you and set the bow up for you.
--- End quote ---
Well I've had two local places tell me they only do a standard measurement they don't ever worry about adding or subtracting length based on your release nor do they remeasure someone holding a release :dunno:
--- End quote ---
That’s basically like saying every release is the same length. If draw lengths vary by the inch, why wouldn’t someone make fine tuning adjustments for the release? I’m not an archery expert but it seems like it would be a reasonable thing to expect.
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That was my thought too.
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If you’re going to shoot an index set the length up so the trigger is in the second knuckle.
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