Draw Length Question?

[BerwindaleBoy]

I am shooting a new Trykon. 29" DL. My question is tis. I have been shooting a 30" Dl for 15 years. The shop that sold me the bow is very reputable and is telling me that this is my correct length. When I reach full draw, my kisser is right where it should be. (Ilike kisser buttons, so don't bash me) It just feels like at times I want to over draw the bow. Can someone please tell me who is right? Also, when shooting into foam targets, my arrows are crooked or at a different angle than what I was shooting. Is this a tuning problem?

[gibblet]

we'd really need a picture to answer the draw length question, but i'd imagine the pro-shop is correct and you're just used to pulling farther from your previous setup.

[Rick James]

As gibblet said, we would have to see a picture from many angles including straight on from both sides, as well as front and back and above you as well if possible. It also depends on what type of form you wish to shoot and what types of archery you participate in. For hunting only, I believe slightly shorter is better for arm clearance w/ bulky hunting clothes and when you may have shot opportunities that don't allow you to setup for perfect form. My hunting bow is 29.5" draw and my 3D and my spots/fita bow are around 30.5". Application determines what length I shoot.

On the other hand, for pure target types of archery when you have the opportunity to use good footing, and really set proper form I believe a longer form that allows you to use bone on bone in the front bow arm, and extremely low front bow shoulder set, and a slightly high elbow in the rear allows you better stabilization and less pin float or range of movement. This form will also allow you to execute the shot from your romboids muscles in your back much easier and consistently. I am in the middle of building a completely different form right now through the help of a NAA and NFAA certified level 3 coach that has lengthened my draw length from 29 5/8" to about 30.5".

IMHO I see all sorts of form pictures threads with a LOT of really bad advice. My advice is to find a NAA or NFAA certified coach with some merit in your area and give this person a chance to share their thoughts. I feel this is the best money I have spent on archery, yet I was so apprehensive to go do thisa long time ago when I should have. If I would have done this earlier this winter, I would be able to shoot competitively right now but instead I am in the middle of a period of several thousand blank bale shots before I am supposed to be aiming at anything.