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fisher2:
so im working on that magic 32" draw on my 130@28" bow but while i can draw well past my ear i cant get past 29" on my modern 80# longbows i draw 27.5" with a hunting anchor and can draw 32" easily is it really possible that under such weights my body is compressing THAT much? also will practice reduce this compression or am i stuck with it?

Thesquirrelslinger:
Can you please describe what you mean? I am having a hard time understanding what you are saying.
Do you mean that your draw is shorter with the heavier draws but you are drawing to the same point?
It is quite possible- measure your height in the evening, and then do the same in the morning. The measures are usually different because your joints get compressed by body weight during the day. I am sure it is possible that the same thing happens in your shoulder, wrist, elbow, and finger joints as you draw a bow.

fisher2:
yes thats exactly what i mean i drop to a 25" hunter draw or a 29" warbow draw

fisher2:
its came to my attention on video that one. my draws shorter due to no riser on bow
2 im not running out of draw room for the bow as far as body wise im running out of muscle i still have 2" to draw but not 4" so ill get 30-31" in time

mikekeswick:
My advice is to forgot the 'magic 32'. There is little to no evidence that 32inch draws were used. How long were the arrows found on the Mary Rose  ;) Draw what you feel comfortable drawing to - it's as simple as that. :) Pushing too far will damage you and the bow.

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