huntdux Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I measure from finger tip to finger tip with my arms stretched out, right? Then do you divide that number by 2.5 or 2.25? And is their anything to add or subtract, like if you come up with 28.5 add 1/2 inch to get your true draw length, or what ever? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Go to a pro shop Never heard of the method you mentioned. I have heard of taking the arm you will hold the bow with (left arm for right hand shooters) make a fist and extend your arn like you are hold the bow drawn, and get in your shooting stance, put your fist on a wall and have someone measure from the wall to the corner of your mouth. I think thats how it went, something like that anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytman26 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 The only true way to measure is finger tip to finger tip with your back flat against the wall. Then divide it by 2.5. That is your true draw length. My true draw is 28.8. I set my draw on 28.5 and twisted my cables to add another 1/4 inch. So its set on 28.75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I check 2 different ways and take the average. 1st---- Wing span divided by 2.5 2nd---- Wing span minus 15. divided by 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Wingspan divided by 2.5...............This number is not exact so don't set it up at that just because that is the number it says. This calculation will get you within a half inch. Some people prefer it shorter and some prefer longer..........just depends on the person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tdm69 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I have always just had the person stand like they are holding a bow in front of them with the hand they will hold the bow with and put your fist against a wall and have someone measure back to the corner of your mouth from the wall. I had a pro shooter show me that. Always works perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 i've heard of that, but don't know the details. i've seen charts that use your wingspan to get draw length, but i'm sure that it will get you close and then you should consider your release (if used), your comfortable anchor point, whether or not you're using a string loop, and other stuff as well. other than that i don't have it down to an exact science either. sorry i can't be of more help, but i'm sure many on here can give you some insight. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I check 2 different ways and take the average. 1st---- Wing span divided by 2.5 2nd---- Wing span minus 15. divided by 2. Great advice there, I do the 2nd and its usually very close!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntdux Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thanks, I was measured a few years ago at a shop, but didn't know how they figured it. He told me 29" so I went with it, I measured tip-to-tip at 72" which puts me at 28.8". Pretty close I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I let someone at the archery shop help me find my draw length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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