Author Topic: draw length (Read 6872 times)

littlebuf · « **on:** July 19, 2009, 06:57:33 PM »

getting my first bow this year for Christmas. i just calculated my draw length and its up there around 33 inches. any suggestions on a good bow for a long arm like me? moneys not really a problem i always just buy what i need so its right the first time, i kinda like the look of the hoyts and my buddy swears by his but im not a brand shopper im a performance shopper. any advice would be appreciated, im no rookie hunter just new to bows, our tradition was always riffle but more often then not im in bow range so i thought id expand my horizons

shoot-em-dead · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2009, 07:03:16 PM »

I must say I love my bowtech. Very fast and accurate bow. I have freinds that have the fancy martins and other bows that they have spent 1500 on and the performance is no different.

rasbo · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2009, 07:03:46 PM »

Quote from: littlebuf on July 19, 2009, 06:57:33 PM

getting my first bow this year for Christmas. i just calculated my draw length and its up there around 33 inches. any suggestions on a good bow for a long arm like me? moneys not really a problem i always just buy what i need so its right the first time, i kinda like the look of the hoyts and my buddy swears by his but im not a brand shopper im a performance shopper. any advice would be appreciated, im no rookie hunter just new to bows, our tradition was always riffle but more often then not im in bow range so i thought id expand my horizons

like I said last night,arms that long they dont make arrows for the are called spears

runamuk · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2009, 07:14:02 PM »

Quote from: littlebuf on July 19, 2009, 06:57:33 PM

getting my first bow this year for Christmas. i just calculated my draw length and its up there around 33 inches. any suggestions on a good bow for a long arm like me? moneys not really a problem i always just buy what i need so its right the first time, i kinda like the look of the hoyts and my buddy swears by his but im not a brand shopper im a performance shopper. any advice would be appreciated, im no rookie hunter just new to bows, our tradition was always riffle but more often then not im in bow range so i thought id expand my horizons

Go down to Lucky Shot and shoot a few...... they are very helpful down there.... they have bowtech and mathews....

Crunchy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:13:45 PM »

You sure you calcualted correctly? I have yet to hear of anyone with a 33 inch draw length.

. I think the formula is wing span finger tip to finger tip and then divide by 2.5? That long of draw length will cause you some problems in finding a bow because not all bows come in the "Long Draw". So the pool will be smaller to pick from.

littlebuf · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:33:04 PM »

82 inches from tip to tip is my wing span 82/2.5=32.8 so i rounded up

xXx Archery · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:36:10 PM »

Well If your draw is 33 then Mathews and Bowtech will not work for you....HOYT has bows that go out to 33-34"

xXx Archery · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:43:55 PM »

The Hoyt Montega has a IBO speed for 270fps and goes out to 34" and then the Hoyt 38PRO is IBO 306 fps
and then you have PSE the X-Force long draw goes out to 33" and is Fast.

Crunchy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:45:15 PM »

Well that method is only an estimate based on others with similar wingspan. The only true way is to go in and draw back a 30incher and see how it feels.

xXx Archery · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:51:15 PM »

Quote from: littlebuf on July 19, 2009, 09:33:04 PM

82 inches from tip to tip is my wing span 82/2.5=32.8 so i rounded up

That will put you +or- 1/2" but go to a good pro shop and have them look at you full draw.

littlebuf · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:57:10 PM »

Hoyt 38PRO

thats the one i was looking at online, i'll head down to one of the shops and get "fitted" then all i got a do is give the info to the wife so the kids have something to wrap

GoPlayOutside · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:57:49 PM »

I Love my Bowtech. I also have the long arm scenerio. It's hard to find a draw that long, so I suggest going with a 30" or 31" and adding a Loop or D-loop. The loop will add a 1/2 to 3/4". I went to a few archery shops that let me shoot all their bows. I chose the one I did because it felt the best to me, not the name or price.

xXx Archery · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2009, 10:29:26 PM »

Getting the Draw RIGHT is the most important thing in shooting good adding a 1-2" D-loop is not the way to do this.
this is a pic of 1" to short

xXx Archery · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2009, 10:30:50 PM »

This is 1/2" to long

jackelope · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2009, 10:31:56 PM »

littlebuf how tall are you? i never heard anyone with a 33" draw. i'm 6'4" and am shooting 31"...not that height has much to do with it, just curious i guess.

xXx Archery · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2009, 10:33:43 PM »

And JUST right

bow4elk · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2009, 10:38:15 PM »

Great pics! Everybody's form is slightly different. I coach having the bow arm elbow slightly bent to relieve tension in the system. Consistent alignment is key, regardless.

BULLBLASTER · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:10:11 AM »

Hey xXx, that yellow bow in the background looks like it might fit you a little better

I heard that there was something you wanted to call me also.

Littlebuf, HOLY COW 33" DRAW!!!!!

do your knuckles drag on the ground?
i would really look into the pse xforce longdraw if i had that draw length. the x force line up are sweet shooters.
havent heard many people with length over 31" you will bel blessed with very fast arrow speed and KE shooting a 33" draw.
Keep us posted

xXx Archery · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2009, 12:47:08 PM »

LOL...Mr MaGoo.....

SpokaneSlayer · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:22:59 PM »

BULLBLASTER · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2009, 01:35:09 PM »

Quote from: xXx Archery on July 21, 2009, 12:47:08 PM

LOL...Mr MaGoo.....

HAHA

littlebuf · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2009, 10:43:41 PM »

Quote from: xXx Archery on July 21, 2009, 12:47:08 PM

LOL...Mr MaGoo.....

just remember these long arms are good for a swift back hand also

Little Dave · « **Reply #22 on:** July 21, 2009, 11:00:53 PM »

I have a 34 inch draw. My bow is a custom built Martin Razor. It's a beast. Hard to find a bow case that fits it. I'm considering having a Hoyt built because I'd like to have a backup.

Real long arms, usually well beyond a foot from my fingertip to the end of the sleeve. Told the gal that runs the gym about my situation and she said I have a high "ape quotient". I thought was funny.

BULLBLASTER · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:12:33 AM »

Quote from: littlebuf on July 21, 2009, 10:43:41 PM

Quote from: xXx Archery on July 21, 2009, 12:47:08 PM
LOL...Mr MaGoo.....

just remember these long arms are good for a swift back hand also

you could probly back hand me from there right now if you wanted to!!!!!

littlebuf · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:12:44 AM »

how much did it cost you to have the bow built?

littlebuf · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:13:20 AM »

Little Dave · « **Reply #26 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:23:06 AM »

Ended up about $600. The Hoyt would have been a bit more.

Little Dave · « **Reply #27 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:32:37 AM »

I plan to bring it with me to Bownanza at Cedar River Bowmen this Friday p.m. and Saturday a.m. if you'd like to have a look. You might be the only other guy in the state that can shoot it.

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