Well, I posted on another thread about draw length shifting a bit as I settled into weight and form. I had a strong suspicion that my DL was getting longer, but hadn't actually measured it in a while. When I first started I was getting about 28 inches or a little less on draw. I had someone work with me on form, and settled in @ about 29 inches, but would collapse a half inch when tired. Well, I was in the shop tonight and measured it again. I'm now up to 30 inches, and measured after shooting for 45 min and playing with a heavy bow, I did collapse a bit to between 29.5 & 30. I'm happy with it, gives me a little better performance, and seem to be shooting just as well.
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I too have increased my draw length a little over an inch in the past year by working on proper form and using proper back tension. I know what you mean about the collapsing part. I'm in a battle with the form gods right now over that very thing. I have a very bad habit of collapsing as I shoot more in a session. i really have to think about using my back and pulling through the shot. Luckily, this is rarely a problem on my first shot/s of the day.
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I also am trying to remain consistent with my back tension release. I practice muscle memory by looking into a mirror while drawing the arrow to my anchor without nocking it. Keeping the arm & arrow inline @ anchor point I notice my draw arm is still slightly forward at full anchor (you will too). By contracting the back muscles & expanding the chest you pull it into alignment & release cleanly. Ok, now I know how......just gotta remember to DO it every time!Comment
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This is excellent advice Moe. I was trying to explain this very thing to Martha a couple of weeks ago. You just did a much better job in prose than I was able to do verbally.Originally posted by moe monsarrat View Post
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Moe, last time I remember you were drawing 32" to 33" and breaking 70" recurves. And now you want to "stretch out"?
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Van, I'm about as stretched out as I'm gonna get.......LOL! By moving my feet in my stance I've been able to get my draw down to 31.5" Fletcher, the mirror is the key to understanding this aspect of form & release. Once you see it in the mirror the words are not necessary anymore. I also depress the little finger of my draw hand with my thumb. It feels awkward at first for sure, but it keeps you from twisting the string by weakening the wrist. When you expand the chest & pull the elbow into alignment you will NOT be able to hold the string & you will release cleanly. This is currently what I tell my two students & it works pretty good. Good shooting!Comment
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Yep, just like you said. Got my draw all the way to 20 1/2.Originally posted by moe monsarrat View PostComment
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Wow......you're a whopper!Comment
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