Curious lurker

[Eric Krewson]

You measured your draw length just like the guy I mentioned and it won't be right.

A bow compresses you several inches, a static measurement won't be correct.

Put that yardstick on your sternum and see where your outstretched fingers touch it without stretching out.

[Midnight]

You measured your draw length just like the guy I mentioned and it won't be right.

A bow compresses you several inches, a static measurement won't be correct.

Put that yardstick on your sternum and see where your outstretched fingers touch it without stretching out.

Close handed or open? Should I put my arm straight out in front of me or out to my side?

[Eric Krewson]

Open handed, finger tips forward, straight out in front of you, both hands touching the yardstick, one on each side, not off to the side in a shooting position.

[Midnight]

Thank you for the help. I'll give it a try tonight.

[Midnight]

Open handed, finger tips forward, straight out in front of you, both hands touching the yardstick, one on each side, not off to the side in a shooting position.

Gave it a whirl. 30" thanks for the help.

[H Rhodes]

You are a long armed fellow!  I was expecting 28". 

[Midnight]

You are a long armed fellow!  I was expecting 28". 

Yeah I'm a big guy.

[paco664]

You are a long armed fellow!  I was expecting 28". 

Yeah I'm a big guy.

don't feel bad... i am 6'3 and have a 32" draw... 

[Eric Krewson]

I was expecting 29 or 30", now you know you know what your real draw length is and can build the right poundage to fit you.

[Midnight]

You are a long armed fellow!  I was expecting 28". 

Yeah I'm a big guy.

don't feel bad... i am 6'3 and have a 32" draw... 

Its a real pain to find dress shirts isn't it?

[paco664]

Oh dear God yes. ..

[chef-d405]

You and i are pretty close in size I'm 6'2 and i draw 29". I would consider going low draw weight (40-45) for your first bow. It will be a bit more forgiving that way. When you probably break it, don't be discouraged. We all pay our dues. Make another one. I highly recommend a copy of The Traditional Bower's Bible vol. 1. It has the information you need on tillering and basics on design.