Help for 35.5 draw length.

[varmint101]

I always thought you lay down (or whatever) and place your arms out from side to side(don't stretch).  Then measure from finger tip to finger tip and divide by 2.5.  I did that and it came out right.

That would at least get you closer to ballpark imo.  I really doubt 35.5, but I guess it could be possible since everyone is made differently.

[Muskoxman]

This method works out pretty close

To measure your draw length, determine the length of your arm-span in inches.  Stand with your arms out and palms facing forward.  Don't stretch when measuring.  Just stand naturally.  Have someone else help you, and measure from the tip of one middle finger to the other.  Then simply divide that number by 2.5.  The quotient is your proper draw length (in inches) for your body size.

[novahunterpa]

i think ray and vermonster13 has it right, go to a shop or put a bow in his hands and measure that way, other ways may work but when drawing a bow under force and using the same form you would while shooting it i think would be the most accurat way.  When i try and draw a bow as far back as i can and measure it it's about an inch longer cause that's nothow i would shoot it, whith a slight bend in my arm,  I would bet that under actual shooting conditions his draw is much shorter

[metsastaja]

Something wrong here. I am just 6' tall, have shrunk with age. I do have long arms.  Using your method of measurement my middle fingers extend beyond my 40" steel stick with out stretching.
I draw 30".  Go to a pro archery shop