You are the archery enthusiast. Eager to finally go out and purchase your very first compound bow. But wait, have you asked yourself, which bow should I get? Or which compound bow best fits me? Hope this article would be able to help you to create a shortlist and eventually take your pick on the right compound bow for you. After all, making the right decision is tantamount to either hitting the target or missing it entirely. These days, almost every product in the market comes in different shapes, brands, colors, sizes, and from this the compound bow is not an exception. Bows in the market today also comes in a vary of difficulty levels – perfect for every level of proficiency.
There are two main types of compound bows. One is the dual cam which features two elliptical cams on each end of the compound bow. The other type is the solo cam which has an idler wheel on top and a round wheel at the bottom. The first step in purchasing your own bow is choosing which type among the two you would more prefer. Most archers however prefer single cam compound bows because of its better efficiency and supreme accuracy, better acceleration and is quite easy to maintain. Once that is out of the way, the next question to ask is, how much money you have to spend or how much money you are willing to spend. Price differences are generally broken down to either the material make of the bow or the simplicity of the bow in itself. Next thing that should be up for consideration is the draw length. Compound bows, unlike traditional recurve bows that can stretch all the way to practically any length you can stretch it to, will draw back only a particular distance. And it is very important to remember that determining your draw length is essential in proper shooting. Remember that compound bows are only made to shoot at full draw positions. And to be able to shoot at full draw, you will need to know what your draw length is. The draw length must fit the length of your arm and again, this is very essential when purchasing a compound bow.
So how exactly do you measure your draw length? There are actually a couple of methods to find a person’s draw length. The most accurate is measuring your wingspan. This can be done by holding your arms straight out in front of you and measure your arm from finger tip to finger tip then round off to the nearest inch.
Another way to find out is by making a fist with your bow hand and touch it against a wall to the side of your body keeping your arm straight out – like what you do when you shoot an arrow. Holding this position, ask someone to measure the distance from the wall to the corner of your mouth.
Lastly, it’s evermore best to start off with lightweight compound bows when shooting. Choosing a weight that is easy to draw in the beginning will help build your arm muscles after you’ve shot arrows for several times.
