Traditionals

[critter gitter]

Are there any traditional archers here? if so can you tall me how to figure out what my draw length would be?.

[BruceBruce1959]

The best way to determine Draw Length is to,
Measure your (Relaxed) Arm-Span from middle finger tip to middle finger tip. don't try to stretch it out..

Arm-Span Divided by 2.5 = Draw Length

(EXAMPLE) Mine would be 70 inches 70 divided by 2.5 = 28" Draw Length

[Hunting Man]

Traditional archers draw length should increase when swithching from compound bows. Recurves and long bows should be shot with a slightly bent relaxed (bow) arm. I prefer to have a measuring arrow used to check my draw length. This takes out all other factors. Drawing the shaft several times untill a consistant measurement is determined can be done at most bow shops. It takes two to do this. I add 3/8" to the final arrow measurement for clearance of all large blade heads being used by traditional archers.

[critter gitter]

Thanks for your help, I do shoot a compound but have not for a few years now and was looking at shooting a recurve. I guess Iam getting tired of all of the techno gadgets.

[Hunting Man]

I wish I could go back to the old days, but these two shoulders said enough is enough. I used to shoot beautiful take-down recurves. They were quiet & smoothe to shoot and fast for their time. I t just took a good strong body to shoot them well. My draw was 31" and I shot a 58# Bruin Bow. Now with my Mathews I draw 28.5" but still shoot 58#. I sold all my recurve stuff about 5 years ago on e-bay. Good luck and I envy you, sometimes simple gives us the most enjoyment!