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Title: Draw Length
Post by: MLHSN on February 27, 2013, 10:07:48 PM

Newbie question for you guys.

How do I know if my draw length is correct?  I just got my first bow and have put a a few dozen arrows down range.  Before ordering, I did the wingspan measurement and came up with 28".  It seems to work fine but I'm not experienced enough to know what it's suppose to feel like.  any indicators of proper draw length.  It feels a little awkward, but I think that's mostly because it's new to me?  I could squeeze another 1/2" out at least but not sure I need/should do so. 

A second thought: I can see where being extremely consistent on every shot will help.  Someone mentioned a kisser button to me.  How many people use these?

Any diehard bowhunters in Wenatchee?  I've gotten some good beginner advice from a number of individuals, but I could always use some more pointers.   

Title: Re: Draw Length
Post by: JLS on February 27, 2013, 10:12:29 PM

Your elbow on your bow arm should be slightly bent.  At full draw, your release arm should be a straight line from your elbow through your hand and your release.  If your draw length is too long, you'll have to angle your wrist in order to hit full draw.  Or, you'll have to lock out your bow arm elbow.  You'll get string slap doing this and it is a self correcting problem.

I don't use a kisser button, but you can.  I hit my anchor point and touch the tip of my nose to the string.  Note I didn't say press my nose to it, just touch.

Take your bow down to High Mountain and shoot it while one of the guys is watching you.  Then, you can have them help you tune it and make sure your form is correct.

Title: Re: Draw Length
Post by: LBES on February 27, 2013, 10:13:39 PM

I'd say just go to a bow shop and get some advice when someone can look at you full draw. There's a few variables, such as use of a d-ring or not, how long your release is, etc.

I will say, I added a kisser button last year and I'm more accurate. I never thought I would get one, but it just another point of reference.

Title: Re: Draw Length
Post by: hughjorgan on February 27, 2013, 10:40:07 PM

Your bow arm can be slightly bent or straight it is personal preference, experiment with both and see what you shoot more consistent with. The string should come to the corner of your mouth or there about, if you did the wingspan measurement and divided that by 2.5 you should be in the ball park.

Title: Re: Draw Length
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