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Old 12-01-2010, 02:43 PM
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Im kinda new to bowhunting and haven't been able to find a bow with a draw length that is right for me. Im 6'6 What should my draw length be? Does anyone know that is tall or just anyone in general have a estimated opinion or answer?
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Old 12-01-2010, 04:37 PM
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I'm new to bow hunting too,I was told to shoot whatever feels comfortable.I went with the placement of my hand when i draw back....I place my thumb on the back of my neck,so i know i hit the same spot every time.I got a PSE in july and shot it EVERY night for about an hour and a half.I just wanna make shure my shot is on....i dont want to wound a deer...I want to eat it! hope what little i have helps...
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Old 12-01-2010, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dpj1030
Im kinda new to bowhunting and haven't been able to find a bow with a draw length that is right for me. Im 6'6 What should my draw length be? Does anyone know that is tall or just anyone in general have a estimated opinion or answer?
divide your wing span by 2.5..gl haf
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Old 12-01-2010, 05:24 PM
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^ so thatd be 78" divided by 2.5 is just over 31". Try there and see how it feels
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Old 12-01-2010, 06:09 PM
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Really depends on your stance/ position, what your comfortable with.
Can try this.
With a tape measure, hold one end with forward hand, hand that's holding the bow,
Other end hold with drawing hand,
In position drawing hand should come back somewhere around your cheeck,
Then try a few bow a close to that range, if it lands at 31" try 30"-32" or so.
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Old 12-01-2010, 06:10 PM
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Cool Thanks Guys. Its Rare to find anything over 31 So I hope that works.
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Old 12-01-2010, 06:30 PM
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31" should work. You may have to tie on a longer D loop if it is too short because not many bows are longer than that.
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Old 12-01-2010, 06:46 PM
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While most folks don't shoot longer than 31", asking us to tell you what your correct d/l is.....that ain't gonna work. Go to a reputable shop, and get fitted properly - and try out some bows while you are there.
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Old 12-03-2010, 11:36 AM
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What WV Hunter said - Go to a pro shop and let them resolve that issue for you. This is critical in your experience as a bowhunter. If you are shooting a bow that isn't fitted properly it will let you down when you need it the most.
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Old 12-03-2010, 04:26 PM
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when i was looking for my bow i went and got fitted. im only 6'3 but i have a 6'7 wingspan and ended up with a draw length of 31 1/2. i just settle with the 31 and got a new anchor point. the guys will take take and get the bow set up for you. i watched my buddy try and draw my old bow but he could never get it back far enough because of his shorter draw length
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