How to measure draw length
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our Draw Weight Chart!
The ideal way to measure draw length
is to have the archer draw a light bow and measure the
distance from the string at full draw to the back of
the bow (the "back" of the bow being the side
away from the archer). When a bow is not available an
alternative method can be used. Place a yardstick at
top of the archers chest right below the throat. Have
the archer extend their arms and fingers out on to the
yardstick as far as possible. The reading on the yardstick
at the end of their extended fingers is their approximate
draw length. (see picture above).
The draw weight chart below shows
the draw length (in inches) compared to the weight (in
pounds) for various bows.
Note:
The bow models for youth are not toys, but a lethal
piece of archery equipment that will propel an arrow
capable of doing potential damage and should be used
only with adult supervision. For those that will be
new to archery, the archery experience can turn into
a lifetime of fun and recreation.
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