redkneck Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Any shop that wanted to charge for telling you draw length should be ashamed. What a crock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALAN Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 That's what I thought too....Thats the only bow shop in town too so know what do I do? Should I just pay the 5.00 and get it done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I wouldn't give them the time of day. Check out your local/state forums and find someone nearby to help you out. It's not rocket science, but having a mentor makes a world of difference. You may not have a shop close by, but there are gobs of folks that do bow work out of their garage that would more than likely help you out for nothing. Most likely you also have an Iowa bowhunters association forum as well that would be helpful. Anyone true to the sport should be glad to help another sportsman to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Alan what i posted in the beginning should get you a good idea of what your draw length is. use the methods. Average them and then round down to the nearest 1/2" if need be. It's very simple, but if you need to clarify what i typed before let me know. With draw length you might need to go to a shop i'd suppose. The Diamond Razor Edge is a far better choice than the $150 setup you posted. The draw weight on the Diamond has a range large enough to wear it'll fit you with no worries. I agree with Redkneck. Although now is a busy time for bow shops, charging $5 to measure draw length is a disgrace. They should've helped you out. save yourself $5 and do what i said above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 ...also so you know there's a good indicator of draw weight for you. it the highest weight you can comfortably draw back while sitting in a chair with your legs out and off the floor. You shouldn't have to point the bow toward the ceiling or squirm around much while drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALAN Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I found a small archery shop out in country close to me..I called him went out to seee him draw length is 29" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Now figure out what you can pull. You will end up with either 50-60 lb limbs or 60-70 most likely, unless you get one of the few models like the razor edge with way more adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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