Does a release affect draw length?

Many people assume that what’s affected is the draw length, but that’s not entirely true. Changing to a release, or changing the size or length of your release will change your anchor point, not your draw length. Some people will actually change their draw length to try and keep the same or similar anchor point.

Does draw length have to be exact?

Importance of proper draw length should never under estimated as it is crucial to proper form and accuracy in archery. With a correct draw length most shooters will be able to maximize their draw weight which is especially important to bow hunters since this directly affects the speed of a bow.

How do I know if my draw length is too long?

If the bow arm drops or swings to the side, the draw length is probably too long. When this happens, the scapula has already pushed the bow arm out as far as it can extend before the arrow is released. No room is left for the bow arm to go forward, so it drops or swings to the side.

Can I change the draw length?

Adjustable cams allow the archer to adjust his or her draw length with the use of an hexagonal wrench without, in most cases, pressing the compound bow. Adjustable compound bow cams allow archers to adjust anywhere from 3 inches up to 13 inches depending on the compound bow.

Does a bow Release change draw length?

Your draw length will not change by using a longer release aid. The only thing changing is your anchor point.

How long should my arrows be for a 29 inch draw?

How long should my arrow be for a 29″ draw? Based on our experience, if you are using a 29″ draw with compound bows, the arrow length would be 27.5″ (29″ – 1.5″). This allows the arrow to comfortably fit on the arrow rest, but make sure your riser measurement matches up before buying a bulk amount of arrow.

How long should my arrows be for a 27 inch draw?

weight is suspended from the center of the arrow. The arrow must be 29″ in length and supported by two points, which are 28″ apart.

How do I find my perfect draw length?

To measure your draw length, stand with your back to a wall stretching your arms out against the wall. Measure the distance from the end of your middle finger to the end of your other middle finger, basically the length of both arms, hands and chest. This measurement, minus 15 then divided by 2, is your draw length.

What is the correct draw length?

To determine your proper draw length, stand upright, spread your arms out to the side and have someone measure your wingspan between the fingertips of your middle fingers. Then, divide that measurement by 2.5. In archery, consistency is the key to accuracy.

What happens if draw length is too long?

Shorter draw length affects your body position since our elbow has to bend to compensate for the shorter draw length. In the case of draw length that is too long, our bow arm is forced to overextend when we shoot. Overextended bow arm messes up our anchor point and degrades our accuracy.

Can a bow release change the draw length?

An archery release does in fact cause some changes in how you shoot your bow, and the draw length could be one of them. Whether you’re going from shooting fingers to shooting a release, or just changing your release, it will affect some things about how you shoot.

How does a wrist release affect draw length?

If you maintain your current draw length and proper form but change your release aid, your anchor point will move either forward or backward accordingly. Generally speaking, wrist releases are longer and therefore will cause your hand to be further back at full draw and thus have a more rearward anchor point.

How do you determine the proper draw length?

An alternate method determining your proper draw length is to stand with your back against a wall. Have your assistant mark the location or arm span on the wall with a pencil or tape. Place the marks on the wall to indicate the end of each middle finger. Then simply measure the distance between the marks on the wall.

Can a finger shooter extend the draw length?

If you’re a finger shooter and you’re hoping to extend your draw length by switching to a release, you’re out of luck. If anything, it’s going to shorten it. On the other hand, if already shoot a release and you really want to try and extend your draw length, you may be able to do it by changing your release style or length.