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I was looking at a mathews brochure and noticed almost all the factory shooters have what seems to be, too long a draw length bow. I was talking to my friend who works at an archery shop, he said he had customers that were a 28" draw and they insisted on getting a 30" bow. Anyone know why peop[le do this? Is it ego or what. I firmly believe that you shoot better with the correct draw length.(said the man with a 25" draw length. LOL)
 
Are you looking at the pics of the people shooting and thinking they shoot a long draw length?

The speed factor would be my only guess as to why they would shoot a longer than needed draw length.

But to be honest, most people don't know a thing in the world about how to measure for a correct DL. Example would be, buddy is interested in a bow so he shoots one of his friends' bow. Which is a 30" draw and he thinks he can shoot it fine. So he considers himself in need of a 30" draw.
 
I completely agree with your friend's observation�most are, or have been, over-drawn. I believe it is lack of education of proper form that is the main cause of it�most just don't,can't or refuse to be open-minded enough to believe how much better their shooting will improve when their form is improved upon by having their draw lengths shortened to the correct length. I think initially it is just plain ignorance in this poor decision making because most beginning archers find it initially more comfortable to have their bow arm locked due to the fact that most pull way more weight than they should, or able to comfortably and that is how they learn (I admittedly feel in this category many years ago). A very significant percentage of archers out there have incorrect draw lengths�because that is how they learn, and when they finally get "fitted" correctly they are amazed at how much better they shoot. Also some are just so hung up on speed that they will not sacrifice that 1" in draw length as that will shave 10fps of their setup. As far as the brochures and ads, most of what I see is an angle that is angled to focus the attention on the bow and does not accurately show what the archers bow arm/wrist is doing as far as angles and what not.
 
The ones I am talking about are the ones where you can see the string go about 2" past their mouth./ I think you may be right , it may be because of the speed. Seems a lot easier to learn to judge distance.LOL
 
I had my dl reduced by one inch and I was totally amazed at how easier it was to shoot. My form got in a better position and I noticed that I wasn't having near the problem holding the bow in full draw during the season waiting for the better shot placement. For me, the string to nose was a winning fit compared to my cheek.
 
I believe if it feels good to you and you can shoot it good and it makes you happy.Then shoot what ever draw makes you happy.
 
i have always shot 29 and get what i need, not what someone else has....cant figure that one either.
 
I have been around and shot with several factory shooters over the years and I don't recall noticing any with a draw that looked too long. That doesn't mean that some don't, I just haven't seen any.
 
I shot 30" and my draw length is 28". When I bought my bow, the guy at the archery shop told me that there is more forgivness with a 30" arrow versus a 28" arrow. I agreed to try them and after 15 arrows at 20 yards I had my first Robin Hood with my new bow. I'm SOLD !!!
 
String to nose can be misleading. I can shoot my wife's bow at 26.5" and put my nose to the string....but my arms are out of position to be able to do it. I can do it with too long of a draw too.

A properly fit bow will have the shooter standing erect with a straight spine and shoulders square with the feet, and head centered of the shoulders....not leaning forward to touch nose to string...and not leaning back either. The bow holding arm should be straight but not locked...and the bow string arm should be in a position to where the arm is forms a straight line with the arrow while at full draw. This will form a T shape with your body....the bottom part being your spine vertically straight and the top part being your bow arms. If too short your string arm's elbow will be bent out and the arm not straight to the arrow shaft...for a right handed shooter this would mean the elbow is kicked out to the side...if looking at a clock as an example the elbow would be in the 4 or 5 o clock position when it should be at 6....thus making it inline with the 12. If too long it hyper extends this and I goes beyond 6 and to 7 or so...and puts the release hand behind the ear with nothing solid to anchor against. My anchor point is my jaw bone line. There is a spot there where the jaw connects to the skull...you will feel it come to a point and then a hole there where it hinges together. I place my knuckle right in that hole up against my jaw bone. If shooting a handheld release this doesn't change for me.

But remember...shooting a bow ain't rocket science and you can over think it. To shoot one great...just repeat the same thing over and over the same exact way each time. I can shoot my wife's bow that is 2" too short for me, good enough to win local 3D shoots and kill any deer that walks.
 
What about this Crow? I think my DL is about 1/2" too long.
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I draw 29 and i insist it be................29......?....dont understand why anyone would want an incorrect length?> :crazy: Good post.
 

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