3 Ways To 'MEASURE DRAW LENGTH' -- Recurve Bow -- Longbow -- Traditional bow + 'BOW GIVEAWAY'

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[huntbryans]

I got into archery 3 years ago and i've learned more from this guy in the last 6 months than the last 3 years. Keep it up

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[weshayward]

You should do another challenge where you make a bows from random stuff from like broom handles. I really liked it.

[thein-tele-gent]

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[jimmyreynolds]

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[arbel-qhxy]

Great video! It gave me a better understanding on what getting my first bow. Thank you!

[thecakeredux]

I gave up. I've been wanting to build a bow for ages. Just came back from the hardware store with a draw knife, a scraper, sandpaper, 2 rasps, nails and a 4x4 for a tillering stick and - no other wood was available, but It's just to get the hang of it anyways - two boards of spruce. I'll start tomorrow once daylight hits. You pushed me over the edge, man, thank you!

[musthaveblues]

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[waystaff]

Another great video with good info. (I hadn't had to think about this in so long, I forgot how)

BTW, you have a great demeanor for teaching and your positivity is infectious.

[cdp]

Try this, take your finger tip to finger tip measurement, divide it by 2.5, this should be very close if not the perfect draw length. At least it works well for everyone that I've checked.
Example: 70" finger tip to finger tip.
70÷2.5= 28" draw length

[wayneashby]

Another accurate method I came up with and use when I'm by myself (no camera or arrow required):
Tie about a 3-foot length of string to the bowstring at the nock point. Stick a piece of tape on the side of the riser and over the string, in the area where the arrow would normally be. The reference EDGE of the tape should be at the place to which you want to measure the draw length. Pull the excess slack out of the string by sliding the string through the tape.

Draw the bow to your normal anchor point. The string will slide through the tape but will still be loosely stuck to the tape. Let down, then pull the tape off the bow WITH THE STRING STILL STUCK TO THE TAPE. Measure the string length to the reference edge of the tape -- that's the draw length.

[lajoyalobos]

Next time I make a bow I'll keep that formula in mind, less guesswork lol I measured my draw length by "drawing" the end of a tape measure back like an arrow (hooked part simulating the string), and hanging the measure over my bow thumb, using wherever it hung on my thumb as the measurement, in my case, 32 inches. May not be too accurate but I think I got close at least.

[dywildatheart]

I am glad I found your site. New subscriber. Content is great. I am 62 yrs old live in mountains of NC and gun hunted all my life. I want to learn to shoot traditional long bows for fun and hunting. Is there a start up package you recommend. Bow, arrows, quiver, finger tabs. I realize I have a lot to learn including tuning arrows, but I have to start somewhere. Also I appreciate your passion it’s contagious.
David

[Josh-sdhg]

Wouldn’t there be different bow lengths depending on recurve vs long bow? Or no ?

[classixdrummer]

Hi Kramer, pardon my confusion please. I clicked the link and the registration page asked me which session I was planning on participating in. I am curious as to what sessions you are referring to? Is this a sort of "Shibboleth / Sibboleth" test? EDIT - In any event, I chose session one.

[Jerome]

Could you simply hold a string in your left hand (like a riser) and draw it back with your other hand to your anchor point? Would that not give you a pretty close measurement>?

[funkyfishproductions]

I'm new to bows and I'm learning a lot!!! Thanks for the information. 😎😎😎

[Michael_Kerstein]

@Kramer Ammons
Hey just a quick question to see if you think this would be accurate for draw
Center of chest to knuckle of index finger on the hand that holds the bow

[rodgerrodger]

When Calculating the bow length: What is the "handle section"? Where does that begin and end? Is that the full length of the riser or just the part you grip? Fore example: on my Samick Sage the grip part is ~4.5". The riser, measured end to end is way more than 8" (like 19.25"). Great video, just looking for this one clarification.