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Old 11-25-2007 | 03:58 PM
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Default RE: Buying my first bow. Ideas?

Luke,

Another thing. Make sure the draw length is the same on all the bows you try. And be sure it is measured. Don't rely on what the limb sticker says. Many bows draw longer than marked. This can work your muscles differently thus making some bows seem to draw easier. They don't have to be exact, but should be close. Then as you mentioned, set them for the same weight.

As I mentioned before, I'd look for something adjustable for draw length.Your optimum draw length does not come from some magical measurement. For some of us it has taken many years to learn and then tweak ours down to the last 1/8" It's actually the most important requiement of a compound bow.

Take notes of what you are looking for in a bow. Keep notes on those you shoot or otherwise choose so you can narrow the field. Then once you make a decision never look back or bend to any peer pressure. Enjoy your choice for it is yours.
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