another draw length question
08-24-2005, 11:17 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Alabama USA
Posts: 252
another draw length question
Ok, by my measurements of wing span my DL should be about 26.2inches. I have a 03' Tomkat and the shortest it will go is 27inches, which is what I currently have it on. I do shoot with a string loop which adds a little more DL. I need some help to see if I need to take it off or not. I really like having the loop on there instead of clamping to my string and I have gotten comfortable with it, but I do feel I am inconsistant with shots at times. The people at my local bow shop are not much help on giving advice, they say "Its whatever you want". Do you guys think it might be a good idea if i took some pics of me at full draw and post them on hereso some of you long time shooters could possible give me some tips? I dont know what elase to do. The next closest shop is 2 1/2 hours away and my scheduel is to busy for me to take it down there. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
08-24-2005, 11:25 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Kansas
Posts: 6,598
RE: another draw length question
Stick up a couple of pics on here but get ready to get ripped up. If your release tip is back by your ear at full draw than it's time to make a change. If your are only to long because of the string loop than your probably ok there. good luck.
08-24-2005, 11:33 AM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kenosha, Wi USA
Posts: 499
RE: another draw length question
Unfortunately, when people post "form pictures" here on these forums, they are only providing a section of what really needs to be seen. Like just one picture from the side, and lots of times they are aiming at a downward angle.
Actually the best view to check drawlength and form pictures (IMO) is from the top view looking down. That view gives the best indication of elbow position andforearm alignment.
About once a year I setup my 48"x18" mirror, hanging at a 45* angle above me. I position my video camera behind me looking up at the mirror so that the video image is that of a direct view looking down over my head. I tape myself shooting several shots like that, and then move the camera to a straight on side view and shoot a few more shots.
I usually stay away from providing "form" suggestions to people on forums unless something is grossly out of bounds, or unless they provide the appropriate angle pictures- or better yet- video clips from different angles.
Pictures are ok, but video is better. Ya never know if that picture was taken when you were pulling hard into the wall? Too conscious of your form? Concentrating too much on your bow arm? Once you see a repitition of several shots on video, it gives a better "average" of what your form may be like.
Video is your friend, and it doesn't lie.
Actually the best view to check drawlength and form pictures (IMO) is from the top view looking down. That view gives the best indication of elbow position andforearm alignment.
About once a year I setup my 48"x18" mirror, hanging at a 45* angle above me. I position my video camera behind me looking up at the mirror so that the video image is that of a direct view looking down over my head. I tape myself shooting several shots like that, and then move the camera to a straight on side view and shoot a few more shots.
I usually stay away from providing "form" suggestions to people on forums unless something is grossly out of bounds, or unless they provide the appropriate angle pictures- or better yet- video clips from different angles.
Pictures are ok, but video is better. Ya never know if that picture was taken when you were pulling hard into the wall? Too conscious of your form? Concentrating too much on your bow arm? Once you see a repitition of several shots on video, it gives a better "average" of what your form may be like.
Video is your friend, and it doesn't lie.
