What is a good setting for a proper draw length? My bow string has stretched a fair amount and I am doing some research on what is better....the draw length set to the correct setting or to have the draw length set about 1 inch short. I read in a bowhunting magazine that shooting a bow is easier if you set your draw length 1/2 inch to 1 inch shorter than you would normally shoot. What do most of you prefer? Also what set up do you use on your strings? I was looking into getting a kisser button for my string to ensure that I was anchoring at the same point. Would this decrease my arrow velocity to a noticable degree?
What is a good setting for a draw length?
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i would definetly invest in a custom prestreched string.i was overdrawn almost a inch at one time and was told to shorten it to were the string at full draw forms the v right in the corner of my lip and the string touching the tip of my nose at full draw.i have never shot better and have a more comfortable release/this was brought to my attention from a local friend of mine at a archery shop,he noticed that my peep was set to high on my string which showed that my draw was to long.if your draw length is just right your peep will be alot closer to your center serving.getting it set just right will allow you to use the proper muscles better for a smoother anticipated release.have some one look at you at full draw and see were the string or v sits on your face at full draw and about how far you are away from the corner of your lip keeping your face forward and head straight.you can also get an idea by looking in a mirror to get you close.not facing it but standing side ways.
i would definetly invest in a custom prestreched string.i was overdrawn almost a inch at one time and was told to shorten it to were the string at full draw forms the v right in the corner of my lip and the string touching the tip of my nose at full draw.i have never shot better and have a more comfortable release/this was brought to my attention from a local friend of mine at a archery shop,he noticed that my peep was set to high on my string which showed that my draw was to long.if your draw length is just right your peep will be alot closer to your center serving.getting it set just right will allow you to use the proper muscles better for a smoother anticipated release.have some one look at you at full draw and see were the string or v sits on your face at full draw and about how far you are away from the corner of your lip keeping your face forward and head straight.you can also get an idea by looking in a mirror to get you close.not facing it but standing side ways.
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Do yourself a favor invest in a custom prestressed and stretched string. I shoot the TS-1 by Vapor Trail Strings. I have shots 1000's of shots thru my Hunting and target rig and have had virtually no stretch. This also keeps the peep right where you want it with out having to worry about it. This enables you to set a draw length that is comforatable and accurate for you and you don't have to worry about anchors changing. Give Jarod a call he will set you up with the best string on the market for around the same price as a Zebra string!!! And you can get any color you want at no extra cost.
Jarod @ Vapor Trail (1-800-310-8110)
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Do yourself a favor invest in a custom prestressed and stretched string. I shoot the TS-1 by Vapor Trail Strings. I have shots 1000's of shots thru my Hunting and target rig and have had virtually no stretch. This also keeps the peep right where you want it with out having to worry about it. This enables you to set a draw length that is comforatable and accurate for you and you don't have to worry about anchors changing. Give Jarod a call he will set you up with the best string on the market for around the same price as a Zebra string!!! And you can get any color you want at no extra cost.
Jarod @ Vapor Trail (1-800-310-8110)
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Draw length, I notice that this hot potato is one few want to touch, Well here goes. Most archers are over drawn! This is a fact. The guideline of the V of the string is not as great as once indicated either, it depends too much on your anchor point (low anchor point lengthens the V) and on the A2A of the bow (short A2A seems to over emphasize the V). The only really good way to find out what is best is to get a good coach or go to a class with GRIV, Bernie, etc., and have them help you. Personally, I have tried going up and down and found that it changes with the release I am using.
Try this little game to see if you are close. Stand against a wall, straight and tall, and spread your arms to the side, straight out. Now have someone mark the extent of your fingertips. Measure the distance and divide by 2.5. This is close to what you should be shooting (close only). When I do it, I get a calculated draw length of 28.4" but I shoot very comfortably at 29" using a Stan Sierra II BT release. With my form, I am solid on target with this setting, but if I had a longer D-loop or a different release this might/would change. Many pros claim that a mere 1/8" difference in draw length makes all the difference in the world to them.
Kisser buttons, use dental floss tied into a knot, or use serving material, and you will loose little to no speed. More important is accuracy. Loosing ~5 fps in speed but gaining accuracy is not a bad price to pay.
Try this little game to see if you are close. Stand against a wall, straight and tall, and spread your arms to the side, straight out. Now have someone mark the extent of your fingertips. Measure the distance and divide by 2.5. This is close to what you should be shooting (close only). When I do it, I get a calculated draw length of 28.4" but I shoot very comfortably at 29" using a Stan Sierra II BT release. With my form, I am solid on target with this setting, but if I had a longer D-loop or a different release this might/would change. Many pros claim that a mere 1/8" difference in draw length makes all the difference in the world to them.
Kisser buttons, use dental floss tied into a knot, or use serving material, and you will loose little to no speed. More important is accuracy. Loosing ~5 fps in speed but gaining accuracy is not a bad price to pay.
Well a mere 1/8" would naturally make a difference. If you are stretching your muscles in your arms while trying to get the full draw then its going to be noticable. That is the problem I am currently having now. I am trying to determine if a hair shorter is better than setting it dead on.
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If you even think that you should be a little shorter, than owe it to yourself to at leas try it. For starters, just twist up your string, or untwist your cables, a few turns and see if you hold steadier on the target.
After a couple of shooting sessions to get use to the change, make a choice.
After a couple of shooting sessions to get use to the change, make a choice.
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