>>2018830>You just have to pull it back until the string is drawn correctly against your face,>who cares how long it is>You only care about draw length when you're buying your gucci compound bow and need the string to stop at exactly the right length.Standard pounded is measured at 28'. Depending on the material of the bow stacking for every inch over 28 adds 2-10lbs. Draw length is is determined by your arm length. So for instance I have a 29 1/2" draw length and pull my 45lb Southwest Spyder to around 52lb. I know someone with a 31" draw length who draw is 45# Montana to around 60lb. If you're a chad or a manlet the draw weight of your bow will be determined by your draw length. Also generally your arrow length should be around an inch away from the riser, so if you have a 26inch draw your arrows should be 27.
