i think i will get a new bow....what are the main things i will need to know before i go to an archery shop?? DL obviously...how do i tell that??

The shop I work at we usually take your wingspan, fingertip to fingertip (relaxed shoulders not stretched) and lets pretend its 73.5 in, we then divide that by 2.5 which equals 29.4 that tells us that we will start out with a 29 in bow with a loop and have you shoot a few while watching your form and we will move up or down from there.

im pretty sure it is 70 or 71 ish..what does DL have in relation to arrow length?? sorry for all the simple duh questions...

Just as anything in life, arrow length is preference for example my DL is 28.5 and my arrows are cut at 29.25 ... its probably all in my head but I like how they fly at longer distances than my old 30 inchers If you don't want to get too technical yet want to keep your grain weight reasonable, its a safe bet to cut your arrows one inch longer than your DL.

Most people today have their arrows 1" SHORTER than their draw length,unless they need the longer arrow out in front of the riser for broadhead clearance.New bows are cleared out for the broadheads and the rest sits back behind the shelf.A general rule of thumb is have your arrow 1" in front of the REST.Draw length is measure to the deepest part of the grip plus 1 3/4" and that means your actuall draw length is shorter than your bows draw length.Making your arrow shorter than your (bows)draw length.

hmm good info...tomorrow or saturday i am going to a archery shop for a new bow...i think with the problem with my release it wasnt tight enough....i THINK i am doin better on how to hold it...ill post a pic sometime to make sure...ohh i just recently found out i was left eye dominant...what if i get a right handed bow...what will the fact my left eye is dominate affect?? also with your right arm...or whichever arm you pull back with...is your forearm suppose to be directly about your bicep?..

Something else you should consider very seriously. Getting ones draw length right is not as easy as just taking a measurement, no matter how you're measured. Sometimes the charts just don't quite fit and some tinkering is involved; something you find out over time. Therefore I highly recommend that you buy a bow that is adjustable for draw length. Some bows come with cams that are draw length specific and this you definitely do not want right now.

And when you look at bows you'll find that there is a sticker on the bottom limb that usually states the poundage range and draw length. Do not accept this as being right as most bows do not really draw what they are marked. Most are too long. Ask the shop to actually measure the bow you are looking at.

Another thing is to pay attention to whether the cam(s) are straight. Too many these days are crooked (called cam lean). Do not accept a bow with cam lean. Make them straighten it out before you pay for it. Actually a good shop should do this routinely. This should also be an indication of whther you are dealing with good people who know their stuff. Accept no BS in these matters.

I wouldn't get too concerned about arrow length at this point. You're going to a shop and if they have their ducks in a row they should be able to set you up with regards to arrow length and spine

whats a cam? but ok thanks for the advice!! i plan to be measured and have the bow measured and shoot and what not before i even think of purchasing...like i said i want it to last 2 or 3 years at least...

i went to vics archery and bought a bow...its a PSE...doesnt day exactly what kind..master mabe??....came with a whisker biscuit, sight and quiver..thought i got a good deal...got my draw length right and he showed me exactly where my anchor was....next to my mouth and also touching my nose.....now i just need to go shoot it! the only thing im gettin used to is the let of...it feels like nothing is there compared to my old bow!!

post some pics of the new gear!