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DesertDisciple:
So when I was first receiving bow making lessons (thanks so much Guy!) I was told a good way to estimate your draw length was to put a yardstick right to your sternum and reach both hands forward. Where your finger tips touch is about where your draw length should be. When I use that method, I get something like 24". Sounds good to me right?

Well, I used the other method, marking out a shaft inch by inch and noting what number it stops on the front of your hand at full draw, and the numbers are quite different. According to this method, I need a 29" arrow just to clear my hand! I notice too that this method gives me a different measurement between right and left hand. I'm a left handed shooter, but right hand dominant, I get 24" with the marked shaft technique with my right hand. Weird!

Can anyone explain the discrepancy? Which number should I go by when tillering?

Thanks!

DC:
The yardstick to the sternum works for me. Does one of your arm reach the bottom of your pocket and the other one doesn't?  >:D >:D  Sorry, that's all I got.

Pat B:
A lot depends on your draw. I draw 26" but if I were more upright and used my back muscles more I'd be more like 28". Put a piece of thin cardboard on the arrow and draw the way you normally will. The cardboard will stop against the back of the bow but will slip down the shaft, marking your draw length at full draw. Be sure you are using your normal drawing style.

DesertDisciple:
Hahaha. Haven't had any pocket related issues thus far. I'll be sure to see if I hunch to the right when grabbing my wallet

I'll try that Pat, makes sense. It has been a while since I've shot so I'll have to make sure I'm not over exaggerating my draw.  Thanks both for the feedback

DC:
Oh, thought of something. The yardstick thing works if your anchor point is the corner of your mouth. If you're anchoring behind your ear or something.

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