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Old 10-18-2007 | 05:28 PM
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ORIGINAL: Len in Maryland

Looks better 1/4" shorter. Want to go for 1/2" shorter? I saw definite problems in the video. PM me if you want to discuss anything. I have a lot of respect for your knowledge of archery and would be willing to share thoughts, especially with you.

Form is something that is NOT fixed for every individual. It is a necessarythatitbevery repeatable, but has to be comfortable within certain parameters that fit the natural needs of the shooter.The reasons for certain generic form factors depends on the application.
The problem with the shorter draw is it isn't as accurate,why do you think I had it set there? I tried it and it doesn't work (not even on flat ground),the bow floats way too much,if I would bend my arm,I could eliminate some of the float because I wouldn't have so much load on the shoulder but then I am holding more bow weight with the bow arm.95% of my shots are going to be more accurate with the bow set the way it is.I am not going to set it up for the other 5%.



Again,this is not an I am a longer draw shooter and I am not going to change,it is an I have tried it and it doesn't work.I have no clothingcontact issues and can make some very off angle shots with it the way it is.

Most of the shots in the video were the first time I have tried them this year.That is a true depiction of what I might face in the deer woods .




Yes,there are definate problems in the video,especially my double set and drawing by leaning backbut that has nothing to do with the draw length,I do it no matter the draw length.My body type is strange,my arms are long and my shoulders are double jointed and point at angles.


Some of the shots I was taking are hard to do without a bow in your hand.Yes,a shorter draw might make the bow easier to draw in certain situations but it won't make it easier to hold.FOR ME.


LEN,I know alot about form,I have spent HOURS discussing it with one of the highest ranked coaches in the country(in his house).He never actually coached me but has gotten me where I am today from those discussion and cues.He showed me the shoulder load in person and said that when it raises,that isn't good,It should go straight back without raising.I now know why.


Heck,the string on my bow was built by him.He is also the best bow mechanic I know(no offense )

Len,I would be willing to discuss this openly,hell,I could learn something as could you but why keep it between us,there are many here that think form is overarted.They NEED to learn.
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