*** BOW SWAP DRAW LENGTHS ***

[Gordon]

My draw length is 27" with a rigid handle bow.

[bubby]

29" on a ridged handle,

[Gus]

I draw 27" on a stiff handle bow.

Grew up shooting off a shelf, but lately have been spending more and more time
shooting off my hand.
hunt and fish with a bow. Skinned, painted, stained or nekked I love them all.
I truly will be happy with the style and finish that my builder chooses.

-gus

[Cardboard_Duck]

I draw 27-28"

[RyanY]

I like my light target bows at 28", my short native american style bows at 24", my warbows at 32", and my japanese yumi's at 40"!  Kidding of course. If it's between 20" and 34" and under 120# I'll shoot it. 

[Arrowind]

I like bows.       

[1442]

I'm one of the ones without much of a post count. I've tried to post some bows I've made but have been unsuccesfull. Last night I tried to post a 50 pound at 28" hickory bow that fits me absolutely perfectly but when I hit submit, that was the last I saw of it. I'm gonna keep trying untill I figure it out.

[missilemaster]

Mine is 26"-27".

[Pappy]

Mine is 25/26,never seen so many 28-30 draw folks.I have been around a lot of
selfbow shooters and to be honest , haven't seen many that draw even 28.
Most say they do but in reality if you watch very few get close.Guess I hang with a short armed bunch. 
   Pappy

[stringstretcher]

Mine is 26 1/2, and I might get to 27 on my best day.

[SLIMBOB]

Yep 26-27 and I stretch to get to 27.

[sadiejane]

have measured numerous ways and when a bow is right for me, i can easily draw to 28"
but i have bows that only draw 24"-like those short bendy handle NNA style bows.
have a cupla that draw 26" and those work just fine.
and have "american longbows" that draw a full 28" so....
for me, its really about the style of bow that determines draw length.
but itd have to be sub 40# for me to pull it way past my chin
so 28" is my max.
but as arrowind stated-i like bows
and will be honored and down right tickled pink with any bow that comes from one of you fellas
funny when someone comes to the house and wants to see bows,
the first ones i pull down are ones made for me by pa folks, not mine
those are the ones i am most proud of

[darwin]

You probably have a point Pappy, however I know I have a long draw a few time I have almost put an arrow through my hand shooting arrows I diddnt realize were to short for me to reach full draw with. That is one of the nice things about makeing my own arrows though is I can make them as long as I want

That being said i will draw a bow however you build it

[JonW]

I'm with Sadie. Send me a bow and I'll draw it how ya built it.

[Sidewinder]

Im 26-27" I have a few buddies that are real short armed at 24". I made one for Spanky Brooks this year and he is only about 5'6" tall but he draws a true 29". His arms are a bit longer than normal for a guy his size and his form is impeccable. He is also one of the best long bow shooters in the midwest and when he told me he drew 29" I still asked to measure him and it was true. I should'nt have doubted him but I guess even though I'm not from Missouri I still got a little show me in me. I think some people also are a bit confused about whether you measure from the back of the handle or the front. On a bow with a handle depth of 1- 1 1/2" that can make a difference. I was taught that you measure from the back of the handle. If I am missinformed on this someone let me know. If everyone is on the same page in regards to how you measure your draw it should work out well.   Danny