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Short Draw?
Kegan:
AMO draw is measured from the deepest part of the grip + 1 3/4". On most of my longbows I like my handles that deep anyway, but in the end the power stroke is the same (though the stress on the bow isn't!)
Last season I went hunting with an 85# bow and on the only two shots, after being cold and irritated, managed full draw with ease. But it's not fun to practice with so in the end my form winds up suffering "at the moment of truth" I'm sure! :-X
El Destructo:
Shoot a Lighter Bow............... ;D
kenn1320:
Im 6'3" and shoot a 28" draw. I learned to use a more open stance when I had a wheel bow. I carried that form over to my longbow and it works for me. I see several mentions of longer draw lengths being better. What is the reasoning behind that?
Keenan:
Ken a longer draw gives a longer (power stroke). This gives the arrow more time to gain speed and absorb more energy from the bow.
Kegan:
Besides making a same-weight-bow more powerful than another with a shorter draw, a longer draw gives you better alignment. It's easier to get your arm in line with the arrow and your shoulders in line with your bow arm. Once an archer becomes accustomed to using a longer draw, they won't have to exert as much energy because now your bone structure is supporting the weight of the bow, and not your muscles. Of course, there's always a limit to this, as you don't want to overextend and get in the way of the string, but this is the only real negative to trying to find your full draw length.
Therefore a longer drwa is better because it gives you a power boost and improves your shooting.
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