Ways to shorten draw length

TomC1426 · 08-24-2005, 10:24 AM

I have an older bow that I'm tring to see if I can get it to fit someone with a shorter draw length. I've adjusted the cams to the shortest draw per factory instructions, but it's still about 2" to long. Before anyone starts riding me about getting a bow that fits because at this time another bow isn't an option. The bow has adjustments from 31" to 33". I'm thinking he needs a 29" draw. I know that shorting the string will help, but I'm not sure how much. The bow is a York Majhave.

Is there hope or should we just wait on a bow that fits.

Thanks,
Tom

MOTOWNHONKEY · 08-24-2005, 11:37 AM

You could twist the string and take off a string loop if it has one.

Trapper_Hunter · 08-24-2005, 06:35 PM

I dont think i have ever even heard of that bow

JeramyK · 08-24-2005, 07:02 PM

Wow, I've not heard anyone mention York Archery in a long time. I used to have one of their recurves many years ago.

RIStrutStopper · 08-24-2005, 08:11 PM

If he's using a release, shorten it up as much as you can and lose any string loops.

TomC1426 · 08-24-2005, 10:20 PM

Yeah it's an older bow. I bought it new in '91. I am trying to get him to use a release, so I'll lose the loop. Obivious but I flat out missed it.[

]Does anyone know how much shorter of a string can be used? Don't want to damage the bow or get him hurt.

Tom