I've never owned a bow but i'm thinking about ordering this one

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

How do i tell what my draw length is though? How do you measure it? I hope its around 29" since this one doesn't have a range like many i've seen [&:]

Also how do you tell which length of arrows you need?

I ran a search and found two ways to find it, measure your wingspan and use the chart, and make a fist and put it against the wall and measure to the corner of your mouth. the first way though i got a 27" draw and the 2nd a 29" draw. Which way is more accurate do you think?

Q,

Do yourself a favor and get into a pro shop. Look at what is out there and talk with the tech.

If you start with an ill fitting bow you will hate the sport in short order. A good fit and well tuned starter bow shooting properly spined arrow and the correct weight broadhead will serve you MUCH better than a $1500 bow set up incorectly.

There are some very sharp people on this board and most are happy to help a new shooter get started but it is tough to set up your first bow without some hands on training.

Any shop worth it's salt will be glad to set you up. If they aren't, find a new shop.

As for bow choices, it comes down to personal preferances. 99.9% of the bows on the market today are good shooters. Pick the one that just feels best in your hand.

If you ask 12 people "Who make's the best bow?" You will get 12 opinions. I shoot a High County Brut Force because I love the bow. The next guy might shoot a PSE,Bowtech,Hoyt,ect. for the same reason and hate mine. To each his own. Find one YOU love but it is hard to do online.

wing span is usually pretty close.
measure span, tip of longest finger to tip of longest finger, with arms held out but don't streach out. then substract 15 and divide by two.

for me: wing span is 72 inches minus the 15 equals 57 divide by two equals 28.5 which is right for me, I'm a medium build 6 foot tall person with normal length in arms.