I have a easton draw length arrow & AMO bear draw check bow .when checking draw w/arrow it comes up with 27"s & i shoot a 28"arrow, checking w/bow it says 28.5"s i checked with tape arrow matches tape
is there two ways of checking draw?

You can measure your wing span and at 71inches= 28inch draw. For every inch either way you add or subtract a 1/2 inch. My wingspan is 75inches so my draw is 30 inches.

Good Luck

Rich

c4extrem,

AMO drawlength is measured from the apex of the bowstring to the throat of your grip (the deepest part)at full draw and then add 1.75". The length of your arrow doesn't matter too much, this is because of the placement of your rest and the setup of the bow. For example, I shoot a 29" draw, but a 28.5" arrow and could cut off about a half inch more if I wished. The Easton drawlength arrow is a good tool, but is generally used with fingers. It will get you somewhat close, but I think the wingspan method is better. The distance between your fingertips at shoulder height, minus 15" divided by two. This method will get you close, but there are some variances for your individual body shape.

Aim Hard!

thanks
it baffled me, i set up my bow at 28.5" draw by mfg. specs w/o overdraw & arrow length was shorter then draw, figureing arrow lgth should be 30.5. useing wing span i come up with 28"
thanks again
Greg

hey rich

if my wingspan was also 75"...i can assure you my draw length would be more than 30"

..id also be draggin my knuckles on the ground<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

John

I have a 74 1/2&quot; wingspan and shoot a 31&quot; arrow using an Ultra-Nok XL. Works great for me and I don't have to worry about my knuckles dragging.

Sorry, make that 77 1/2&quot; wingspan

John
Your knuckles would be dragging because your only 4ft tall<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>