[jgreg]

I Have Tried A Couple Of Methods At Home For Draw Length
1 Wingspan Divided By 2.5 = 28
2 Tape Measure From Palm To Corner Of Mouth + 1.75 =29.25

Neither One Consistant With Each Other
Also When I Get The Draw Length Right I Need Help On Arrow Selection
Length Type Poundage Whatever Thanks In Advance Will Be Shooting
05 Allegiance Vft At Approx 62lbs. BOW FROM FACTORY SET AT 29 INCH DRAW

 

[ArchersParadox]

I go by the wingspan divided by 2.5.

My current setup is 27 & 1/2"

 

[Okie X]

The best way I have found is to stick a tape measure or yard stick in between your collar bone and put your hands together straigh out in front of you. Don't try and reach by moving your shoulders forward just put your hands together and whereever your middle fingers touch on the yard stick thats your draw length.
When I do this I get 27 3/4 inch. It's better to have your bow set a little shorter than long for you so I have a 27 1/2 inch draw.

Hope this helps.

 

[JAVI]

I Have Tried A Couple Of Methods At Home For Draw Length
1 Wingspan Divided By 2.5 = 28
2 Tape Measure From Palm To Corner Of Mouth + 1.75 =29.25

Neither One Consistant With Each Other
Also When I Get The Draw Length Right I Need Help On Arrow Selection
Length Type Poundage Whatever Thanks In Advance Will Be Shooting
05 Allegiance Vft At Approx 62lbs.

Other than as a rough guideline there is no method except correcting fitting that will give you the correct draw length for you.

What is you goal with the bow.. competitive shooting or hunting..

Do this… stand relaxed with you heels approximately shoulder width apart. Now raise your arms at the same time, in a normal manner by rotating at the shoulder (do not let the shoulder raise). Notice that they do not point straight in line with your shoulder but frontward slightly.. That is fine.

Now take the bow in your hand and nocking an arrow draw it while raising the bow arm exactly as you did before… Draw the bow until the string/nock point is directly below your eye when viewed directly from the side. This is very close to the correct draw for your bow. Then you adjust the loop until your draw shoulder is level and the elbow is slightly above and outside the arrow line.

 

[Ohioarcher1]

The best method I have found is the wingspan...but remember this is just a starting point!

Back flat against the wall,arms straight,shoulders not hunched up...this should get you within a half inch.

This is what I like about bows that are modular...if the draw length isn't right just change moduals.

Dave

 

[Nito]

to me the wingspanmethod works exactly, it´s says 29,6" and i shoot 29,7" on my targetbows and for the huntingbow i use 30"

 

[hunting addict]

Wingspan is a little long for me. I measure 30 1/4" using the wingspan method, but I shoot the best with my bow set at 29 7/8". IMO, the wingspan method is the best for getting you close (within a 1/2"). You then must keep a log of different settings (draw lenght, peep height, letoff, poundage, etc,) and see what works best for you.

 

[nuts&bolts]

I Have Tried A Couple Of Methods At Home For Draw Length
1 Wingspan Divided By 2.5 = 28
2 Tape Measure From Palm To Corner Of Mouth + 1.75 =29.25

Neither One Consistant With Each Other
Also When I Get The Draw Length Right I Need Help On Arrow Selection
Length Type Poundage Whatever Thanks In Advance Will Be Shooting
05 Allegiance Vft At Approx 62lbs. BOW FROM FACTORY SET AT 29 INCH DRAW

The tape measure method gave you a longer reading,
because you did not take into account the bow grip angle.

Most likely,
you held your thumb on your bow hand horizontal,
when measuring with the tape measure,
so that's why the much longer 29.25" measurement.

The wingspan divided by 2.5 calculation will get you in the ball park,
so when you walk into a pro shop,
at least you have a rough idea as to what might fit you.

Your foot position (open, closed or neutral stance)
will change what bow draw length fits you.

The angle of the bow grip (medium wrist or low wrist)
will change what draw length you fit.

Like JAVI says,
the bow draw length should be set so the nock is under the eye.

The d-length (which is not part of the bow draw length setting)
is used to adjust the position of the release elbow in relation to the arrow.


Getting a bow with a draw length module
so you can make adjustments to the draw length is highly recommended.

If you insist on getting a draw length specific bow,
where a change in draw length will require a different cam,
then find an expert to help you figure out your draw length.

kg4tyr can tell you about his experience about buying a draw length specific bow and going to the wrong place to get help with figuring out his draw length.