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Uploaded on January 19, 2010I'm looking to get the bowtech soldier with an adjustable draw length from 22in-29in. Right now i'm around 5'9 1/2" 14 years old and have been told I will become around 6'1" inches tall plus 1 or 2 inches. My current draw length is 27 inches. Should I go with the soldier bow or find one with a 30+ draw length. I'm on a super tight budget $400 or less. I really like the bowtech soldier, but how long will I be able to use it before I grow out of it. Help and opinions needed, thanks.
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Go with a bow that fits you now,if it can be adjusted at a later time that's fine. You need to stay with the same anchor point and the way you shoot now. Do not create bad habits,if you shoot straight and consistent let well enough alone. The draw length can be changed when needed as you grow. Hope this helps n good luck
You need a bow with a draw length 1/2 inch shorter than your draw length. A shorter draw on your bow improves form and decreases the chance for arm slap or your string hitting your shirt sleeve. Have a pro shop measure your draw length and suggest the correct length for you. AS you grow your bows draw length can be increased.
I've found that having a bow that is too long to draw is very hard to be consisdent with because you are always having to move you arms into unnatural positions in order to prevent the string from striking your sleeve. If i were you, i would buy a bow that is fits well for you now because at 14 you are still learning technique, so having a long draw length will be very annoying and produce bad results. Trust me, i was at the same position at you when i was 14 and i was very annoyed with a long bow length.
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I've found that having a bow that is too long to draw is very hard to be consisdent with because you are always having to move you arms into unnatural positions in order to prevent the string from striking your sleeve. If i were you, i would buy a bow that is fits well for you now because at 14 you are still learning technique, so having a long draw length will be very annoying and produce bad results. Trust me, i was at the same position at you when i was 14 and i was very annoyed with a long bow length.
Go with a bow that fits you now,if it can be adjusted at a later time that's fine. You need to stay with the same anchor point and the way you shoot now. Do not create bad habits,if you shoot straight and consistent let well enough alone. The draw length can be changed when needed as you grow. Hope this helps n good luck
You need a bow with a draw length 1/2 inch shorter than your draw length. A shorter draw on your bow improves form and decreases the chance for arm slap or your string hitting your shirt sleeve. Have a pro shop measure your draw length and suggest the correct length for you. AS you grow your bows draw length can be increased.
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