finding out the draw length

[trophytrout1]

Hey ya'll, How does one find the draw length for someone when buying a used bow? Thanks in advance-I thought it was the length from tip to tip of each finger extended out (side by side)?

[jerp]

Arm span - finger tip to finger tip - divided by 2.5 is one way. Another way is to put a yardstick in the middle of your chest then extend your arms, without stretching, down the yardstick. Where your fingertips land will tell you drawlength. This should put you within the adjustable range for any compound.

[Epack]

just go to a shop and have it measured on a bow, you can get it close with the diy method but you could just have it done right

[DrenalinJunkie]

Arm span - finger tip to finger tip - divided by 2.5 is one way. Another way is to put a yardstick in the middle of your chest then extend your arms, without stretching, down the yardstick. Where your fingertips land will tell you drawlength. This should put you within the adjustable range for any compound.

X2... Wing span divided by 2.5 is the way we always did it.

[trophytrout1]

Thanks bro's!!!

I was dividing by 2 no wonder it seemed a little off!?!?
I will redo it w/ 2.5 ,thanks again!

[Bill]

It should be the same with any compound, go to a bow shop and get sized-up correctly.

[Burnadell]

One thing to be careful about...the wingspan divided by 2.5 does give a very close approximation of TRUE draw length which is the length between the nocking point of the string at full draw and the pivot point, which is the inside of the grip...BUT...the AMO draw length, which is usually marked by a tag on the inside limb of each new bow, is actually 1 3/4" longer than TRUE draw length. So, when buying a used bow, it is important to ascertain which draw length the seller is refering to.

I am by no means an authority, so I would appreciate someone who is, confirming or refuting this info.