Gents,
I am planning to make a bow for a friend who lives in another state. I asked for his draw length but he did not know it. He went to Cabelas and they measured him using a compound bow. The measurements (several were taken) were from 24.5 to 25.5 inches. They told him this was the arrow length.
They then measured him again after telling him to put his dominant arm out and then touch his breastbone. The results were 29 inches.
Okay, what gives? I know nothing about compound bows, except I suspect they are Decepticons disguised as archery equiptment and are just waiting to take us over. Is the draw length different on compounds than a traditional bow? If not, why the difference in lengths?
Your help here is appreciated. I might try and send him to an archery range that still has longbows or recurves for rent. Thanks.
Todd