I am an old Archer but I learn something from all you guys. Thank you

Took up archery about a year ago at the tender age of 46. Probably not quite as much of a following for compound bows here in the uk as you guys have. Just took delivery of a stinger and can't wait to get shooting. Loving your videos very useful and simple to follow. Great work 👍

as someone who is just starting out with bows i find your videos helpful in manny ways even if i got the bow befor finding you

I have been shooting for about two years now. Your video explanation was outstanding and will help me obtain much better shooting ability. Thanks

Thank you so much, Everytime i watch one of your vids, i take that knowledge to the range and adapt it to my style of shooting, I keep getting better from it. Im also hard headed so your way of teaching is perfect for an old knuckle head like myself,lol. Thank you my friend.

I have watched many people's videos talking about archery and yours are by far the most informative of all I have seen Your explanations are knowledgeable, unbiased and easy to understand. Thank you and keep up the good work

Thank you for making the videos. I am new have used many of your videos to learn and better myself with a little of all I have looked at. So thx take care and keep on

Thanks for the tips. I started with a new compound bow today, felt 29" was too short and 30" didn't feel quite right either. I'll watch this again tomorrow before I pick it up again and see if I can get more comfortable with it.

Epic video AJA been trying to work out my draw length and now I know. I’m running similar numbers to you just under 31” so 30” it is. Time to look for he bow which thanks to you will be a better quality used bow rather than a cheap Chinese one with all the extra fluff. Hopefully get right into Archery and excite my kids to do the same. Thank you very much 🤙🏻

Love your videos, down to the point, informative and yet humble. Shooting arrows for more than a decade, always seem to correct some rookie mistakes watching... 🙏🏼

This is incredibly useful information. Really clears up a lotta questions I’ve had lately

Right on thank you I really appreciate your videos.

Hey, good vid man - really clear cut. I've moved on to a 30" axle to axle from 33.5. I'm now having trouble with touching my nose to the string. I've moved my anchor and started using a thumb release. I'm sure I'll get it, but man the draw length - I'm bouncing between 29.5 and 30 trying to get it where I don't have to bend so far to get my nose on the string. Part of the fun I guess.

Awesome thanks! I’m brand new to archery this is helpful for me thanks. 🙏🏽

I realize you came out with this video 5 years ago and it may be a long gone thought, but another great idea to solidify your anchor point is taking a little knot of serving string and tying it to the string where it touches somewhere on your face (ie. tip of nose, corner of mouth like a kisser button, etc) gives a 3rd anchor point and guarantees you will have the exact same anchor point every time. Good muscle memory activity for beginners. I've been shooting for 20 years and I still have it on my bow. I would Rather feel redundant than accidentally mess up on a hunting trip out of excitement and adrenaline!!! Great informative video!

You are really good at teaching people. Thanks for your videos.

Really thanks for this video. I understand now that i have to change my draw lenght from 32 to 31,5 because on 32 i feel uncomfortable and i have straight arm. Best wishes from Poland! Thanks again!

I also have to see what arrows I'm going to use now, my old Hoyt recurve aluminums were really, really light, slimline and narrow-gauge, with the smallest aluminum target points, never field!

I was always told by really good pros is to draw eye level to target. If you draw low alot of times people have to fight to bring bow up to target like there's a weight on it

That is a very insightful explanation.

Thank you so much! Best instructional video

Great job with your explanation!

Very helpful. I am new to compound bow archery.

When I was watching you showing the form issues with incorrect draw length I had a few thoughts... That bow has a relatively low draw weight, or you are a beast. ;)

Complicated and takes time.. Peep position, draw length, anchor points, some bows sight position. I ended up anchoring in the exact same spot as you to get the string on the tip of my nose without tipping my head. If you close your eyes, draw, anchor your draw hand, touch the string with your nose without any contortions, open your eyes and your peep and sight housing are right on, you got it.

I learned a lot from this video. Thanks.

I’m 31 inch draw and I do have just a bit of elbow bend and the spectra E settles perfect

Just bought myself a new bow, my first one. I thought I would be able to draw 70lb no problem......boy was I wrong.

About to start shooting again after years of being away, but switching to a compound Diamond SB1 instead of my old Olympic Style Hoyt setup I used to shoot exclusively. The reason is I didn't have $2000 to give Hoyt, as much as I love them. I don't ever recall having to mess with draw length with my old Hoyt takedown Medalist, of course you were stuck with that riser and those limbs, everything else was optional on the riser, rests, stabilizers, etc. I'm assuming this was because those risers and limbs were pre-selected for youth archers or something? My old club always had people who knew how to adjust these things and do string work, though they didn't have a full shop on site, which was a bit odd--they'd set your nocking points, whatever, so I never worried about all that. I was even trained in how to repair and re-fletch arrows, which was really cool! Just need a brace or table clamp and some nocking and fletching cement. This was before carbon and screw-in points came along. Now of course I'm faced with a bow that can adjust draw weight and length any way you like. I found I didn't even have the 1/4" allen key (for some ridiculous reason, wasn't on my otherwise fully-loaded allen key set!) you need for adjusting draw weight, though I see how easy it is to do. It would have been better, however, if Diamond had been able to put the incremental values on the limbs so you can see the precise draw weight you are adjusting to. I like precision. Adjusting Draw length is a bit trickier, you have to take down and loosen the cams or whatever to do that. I'm taking the whole thing to the range and getting them to set it all up, without a doubt. Anyway, this video was enormously helpful. I always was trained to use the clicker release, a kisser button to anchor every single time, and a plunger button thing on the rest, along with a steel wire arrow drop off rest. But again, this was recurve competition shooting. I never used a peep sight though I knew what one was, just never needed one, given I used the old CheckIT target sight! Just adjust and shoot. Anyway, thanks and I'm looking forward to being on the line again!

Great videos man

I've been thinking about getting into bow hunting these videos are very informative thanx

Great video!

does the length of a release aid have an effect? should i aim to have the release only come out to the tip of my finger? for me personally, i feel like i loose strength on my draw when i use a wrist mounted release vs just drawing the same weight with my fingers. i haven't found any videos talking about how a release aid could make drawing a bow harder, is that something that actually happens, or am i only experiencing that because im new to archery?

I was shooting that half long and it worked but you start loading up on layers of clothes now that extra half inch might be hitting on clothes

Simple and concise TY

I'm trying to get my son into bow before moving into rifle (bolt action), currently he is 10, 11 by summer and my question is, should we go into a bow packaged for teens or something cheap and change as he grows? For instance, I believe he could pull 30+ lbs as well being tall for his age, as he grows, he'll be on the top chart for age and could work up poundage? No I don't own one myself nor shot one, but it's time for both of us to grow together ? Thanks for any input on this subject. Obviously accessories and high end attachments can wait until he earns it

thank you!

Great info! I had a feeling my draw lengtg was too long. I'm new to the bow world and just let me say the shop i got mine set up at left a lot to be desired and i walked away fustrated as can be.

Thanks for this video! One question: should the bow be at max draw when it reaches the corner of the mouth? Just tried archery at Gotham Archery. I was told to draw back to the corner of my lip, but I noticed that the bow provided could be drawn back further than this. Looking to buy my first bow and want to get the proper size

I'm so confused can't see through my peep sight it won't go any higher because serving on string is in the way don't no my correct draw length

I noticed you pressing the string a lot into your cheek. Doesn't this affect the strings path? I guess you tune for that and as long as you're consistent it shouldn't matter, right? I ask this because i purposely lowered my peep a bit so that i now touch the SIDE of my nose, which brings the string a bit off center of my face, which in turn keeps me from pressing it too far into my cheek. I do have to tilt my head a bit though, now. Thoughts and feelings please

Great video, as always. I’m a newbie to archery. I haven’t shot since I was a teen. 47yrs old now and have just shot a recurve a few times recently. I’ve purchased a Diamond Edge SB1, as that’s a perfect beginner bow, with literally no bow press adjustments required. I bought it online from a shop and have done the arrow rest alignment from videos. The question I have is...I have to install the peep sight and I’m not sure if that can be done, without having to loosen and separate the string? FYI: The peep sight string is already strung through the bow string via a fine peep sight string to a thicker one. I hope that doesn’t sound complicated. And I think I have the description correct. Namaste and thanks from Vancouver Island, BC. 🇨🇦🙏🏼

Please, any advice on compensating for the release loop? I would think that if it adds 3/4'', or so, one would shorten the draw length by that much?

this is a well done video sir. God bless.

Nice one Bro.

Thanks for your great video!

there's a lot of folks that would disagree. I shoot exactly the same anchors at a 29". been told I'm a 27", been told I'm 28", but both of those are uncomfortable. feels like I'm shooting in the fetal position. my bow arm isn't extended either, still got the string avoidance bend in it. Pretty sure I'm doing it right too since it's comfortable to me and my groups aren't open or loose, and are very repeatable. most of them folks look at my height. I ain't particularly tall. actually 5'8", but I've got gorilla arms. been a few folks that found out the hard way that when they hit me, I can reach out and touch them back. they at a double disadvantage, they got to swing low, and if they can hit me, I can hit them. thanks for the confirmation that I'm not shooting willy nilly.

I would love to have some good friends like yourself and just someone to share the love of archery as I do

I'm a beginner, and want to buy a bow and I found this so informative. I'm 6' 1" with a full 72 inche reach but relaxed I'm down to a 70 .5 and did your math and came to a 28 draw. What is a good bow to start off with because there is so many and it is overwhelming. Thank you for your time and any further advice you can give.

I measured my draw length it came out as 32 I have a Oneida black eagle the string can be pulled back to my check fully drawn with fingers so should I change the modules? For a shorter draw or is it ok?

would the new hoyt powermax be a good investment it would be my second bow I recently just purchased a 2013 Parker inferno as my first bow and I plan to get into archery and I want as a hoyt or a bowtech or something around there and around 500-700 dollar range that will last me quite a few years

Thank you

Why is it that I am more accurate with an older bow ie: I Robinhood my arrows more often than not and with a newer bow I'm all over the target? Both bows are set at 28 inches draw length, or should I go to a pro shop and have them watch me shoot both bows?

Like your videos, subbed. Have gotten interested in bowing and bow hunting. So what are your thoughts on a PSE stinger x for a first bow? Secondly, doesent the release system shorten the drawlenght? Could you do a more detailed video on arrows, arent they poundage and drawlenght dependent?

W t H I'm 6'1" and I calculated it out ballpark 30.8 I mean come on most bows stop at 30. I'll have to try some bows though to make sure

i am 29 and a half inch draw length when i draw my bow the arrow point is right in front of my arrow rest the arrow length is around 31" AM I DOING RIGHT I SHOOT A 58" TAKE DOWN RECURVE BOW IN A DAY I SHOOT 30 3D TARGETS PLUS HALF HOUR PRACTICE TWICE A WEEK

Thank you Sir, your videos are very informative I am a complete beginner with a bow and your video has catapulted me forward.

This is an old video but I’ve got a question, if I cannot physically draw my bow across my chest like you do here, and I have to kind of push/pull starting high then coming down, is my draw weight too high? It’s only 60lbs but it’s an older Barnett dual cam bow, my buddies single cam PSE at 70lbs I can draw no problem.

I recently changed the draw weight on my bow and now feel like the draw length has changed, is this possible or is it more likely that I'm just not used to the feel of it with the higher draw weight and that's why it seems different?

Good stuff. Replacing my PSE Triton that was almost 20 years old.

Does your nose have to touch? My head leans forward when trying to touch with my nose. Is that normal or should I increase the draw length? I'm a beginner and had my draw length set up at a local archery store. The guy seemed to know what he was doing so not sure if I should adjust the length or not.

Great information, after determining draw length how long should your arrows be?

Im brand new to archery. I just bought a bear cruzer g2. This video helps alot in finding correct way to draw and shoot

Damn hose fletches are nice

Thanks for sharing.

Great video. I'm 6'4" and my wingspan is 82", and I have a 32.8inch draw length. Who sells a compound bow in my size? I appreciate the help.

Hi, as I'm relatively new to archery and have only so far bought off the shelf arrows I was wondering if I could shorten them myself. The arrows are 30" but my draw is 27 1/4" so I'd prefer to have 28" arrows. Can I simply cut 2" off the arrow, remove the insert and tip and re-fit? The arrows are 500 spine which at at 28"/50-55lbs draw weight would suit my bow better than at the full 30" if I've read the chart properly. Thanks for sharing and God Bless.

I bought a used Bear The Truth bow. The manufacturer says 29 inch draw, whoever had it before me evidently had a longer draw than me, mine is 28 1/2. The release point lands at the front of my ear. Can I twist my string to shorten the draw length? If so how would I go about doing that, I don't have a bow press.Any help would be appreciated.

I developed terrible tennis elbow this year from overextending fir 27.5 inch dl. 27 feels better too

Thanks

Great info once again. You are like the virtual buddy anyone should have in their team

I have no idea how 36 people disliked this. Awesome video thank you

PSE 2016 "the Beast" has a 31" draw length.

I'm interested to hear your view on how to draw a compound bow... Drawing across the chest or elbow up horizontal..?

Where you at in PA? I'm moving to Hershey area and looking for good places to archery hunt

Jack, I'm a newbie to archery. I'm strongly leaning toward a handheld release aid as opposed to a wrist strap. Any thoughts either way for a beginner?

I am 5'5" and my draw length is supposed to be 26". But I measured with a draw check bow, it's 27".

My draw length is 27", but my bow is fixed at 29". Is that a big deal?

Great video again, I hope my questions don't get too tiresome :) As I'm getting back into recurve shooting, could I take the wing span method to get close to my draw length and then, with some help, draw my bow to my shooting position and have someone measure it from string to rest and work out how I have my arrows from there? The times I had arrows measured out before were at a shop many years ago and I can't remember how they did it. I'm unable to make it along to one( as they're very far from where I live) so I'm opting to go online, ordering the same make as my last ones but with the right length. Hope for some great advice again :)

Great video. I'm brand new and your videos are all easy to understand and informative. Thanks!

Span - 15 divided by 2 works

My math comes out to 30.68 would you Suggest I round down or up

Thanks for the great Vids!!

very important info for a noob like me Thanks

i gotta ask you a question hopefully you can answer im 6'1 and my wing span is 77" witch comes out to 30.8 inches would it be better for me to shorten it to 30.5 or 30 or keep in at 31, im at 31" but for some reason it still feels short

I would work on that draw,

Great vid! Good info!!

Another very helpful video! Thank you and God bless

To bad you you don't own a bow shop in western Ohio. I'd be a customer

How do U modify draw ?

Lol I'm a girl my draw is 29.2 I'm 6'2 though so I guess it's pretty accurate

I wish I had a good Archery guy to help me I went to a big time archery dealer for my new bear bow and I swear I'm not shooting correct length . I feel like I'm reaching and he has me on a wrist release and I need a thumb release and he wo up ld not mount a kiss button overall not to impressed with this popular store. But overall I'm stuck with a non-tune bow and I don't even feel comfortable taking it out , he tightened the sight screw so tight I can't adjust it I feel truly robbed

steel lines ? sliverhawh xi ?

jack you could pull the bow back better

so young!!!

I’m 26 wtf! That’s why I shoot a crossbow.

Why do you draw across your chest like that? Why don’t you draw with your elbow up? I have seen videos made by professionals like Chris Bee who says you should never draw your bow like that. Drawing your bow should be on fluid movement draw into your anchor. Also better for your shoulder from what I have read. Is there a reason why you learned to draw your bow like that?

You haven't seen my girlfriend her draw length is 12" LoL 🤣

what about a lady with a 32.5 inch draw length!!!

you should not be drawing to your chest buddy, thats a sign of too much weight.