Traditional draw length

green mile

July 13, 2009 19:32

Good evening all, I have a Mathews Switchback and my draw length on compound bows is a 29". My question is what is the difference in draw length measurements between the compound bows and the traditional bows. I'm looking at getting a recurve and cannot afford a Mathews longbow/recurve bow. Any suggestions on a long/recurve bow? Thanks.

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  dcso3009

  July 14, 2009 03:25

  My friend Nick builds traditional bows. Beautiful stuff! I have talked to him about building me one. Down the road I will have it.
  
  http://www.ttbows.com/

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  bang250

  July 14, 2009 05:08

  Martin makes some decent ones.

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  green mile

  July 14, 2009 14:53

  Hey DCSO, that is more like artwork than a bow. They look great. Does he make left handed ones?

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  dcso3009

  July 14, 2009 17:27

  quote:Originally posted by green mile
  Hey DCSO, that is more like artwork than a bow. They look great. Does he make left handed ones?
  
  
  He can make anything you want. Longer/shorter, what ever. I know he is building a lefty for out archery club president this week.

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  steamingutpile

  July 15, 2009 07:55

  You don't measure draw length on a traditional bow. Same bow can be used wether your draw is 29" or 31"

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  Horney toad

  July 20, 2009 19:48

  You will tend to draw an inch or two less on a traditional bow. You will also want to get a bow with less draw weight. Get a 45 or 50 pound bow.
  
  Get a used bow. I like the Martin Hunter model, they shoot smooth and fast and you can get a used one for a decent price.

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