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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: amishfoot on November 23, 2011, 02:07:35 pm

Title: Draw length ?
Post by: amishfoot on November 23, 2011, 02:07:35 pm

do you measure draw length from the back or the belly of a bow? It may be a dumb question but i just dont know

Title: Re: Draw length ?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 23, 2011, 02:17:44 pm

Back. Jawge

Title: Re: Draw length ?
Post by: amishfoot on November 23, 2011, 02:21:04 pm

thanks bud

Title: Re: Draw length ?
Post by: Alpinbogen on November 23, 2011, 09:30:17 pm

I measure my "true" draw length from the back of the bow, which is a real indicator of how far the bow is bending.  So, my draw length is different between a thick, rigid handled bow and a thin, working handled bow.  That's the most accurate and useful way to measure, IMO, especially for selfbows that don't typically have a pistol grip. 

The A.M.O. standard for glass bows, however,  is throat of grip + 1.25" (I think?).  That sets a standard for the archer's draw, though, and not the bow's, which is easier for the masses...   :-\

Title: Re: Draw length ?
Post by: amishfoot on November 27, 2011, 09:53:08 pm

idk if my lil brain handle all that but thanks lol :D