How is draw length measured?

[jkm97]

I've read it as to the throat of the grip and to the far side of the shelf...

Is there an industry standard, or does it vary?

[A.S.]

It is my understanding that it is measured from the throat of the grip plus 1 3/4".

[jkm97]

Okay that kinda makes sense.

[jkm97]

Okay that kinda makes sense.

[ChuckC]

I have heard it spelled out a lot of ways, usually to the back (the side facing away from you) of the bow at the arrow shelf.  Either way, a narrow handled bow might mean a shorter draw length than a wider handled bow.  Don't confuse your draw length with the length your arrows need to be to allow for point (especially broadhead) clearance

ChuckC

[Dave Worden]

Go to the How To section....    Topic: AMO bow and string specifications

[Bowwild]

A.S. has it.  

Of course the draw length of the bow is the easy part. The archer's true draw length is a bit more difficult.

Under and over-drawn and the back won't be in the shot (back motion rather than tension). A back-activated shot is key to prevention (and cure) of nasty shooting maladies.

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[Bowhunter4life]

I just figured how long my arrow has to be to have a broadhead not hit the riser...  

Not to technical, but it works...  

[JamesKerr]

I've always measured to the back of the bow as different grips and riser styles are less consistant in draw length. Measuring from the back of the bow I always have a 27.5" draw with most selfbows and hill style bows. With modern longbows and most recurves my draw is right around 27.75"

[jkm97]

Thanks guys