What size string does my bow need?

Measure its length from string groove to string groove. Once you know the bow’s length, you can determine your bowstring’s length. If you shoot a recurve, your bowstring is usually 4 inches shorter than the bow’s length. If you shoot a longbow, the bowstring is 3 inches shorter.

What length of string cord do you need for a string bow?

If you already have a string for your bow, untwist the string and measure its length. Otherwise determine the length of your bow. For a recurve bow your string length should be about 3.5″ shorter than your bow length. Hence, if you are using a 68″ bow, your string length should be about 64.5″.

What size string do I need for a 62 inch bow?

To achieve the correct brace height you will need to use a bowstring of the same AMO length. (Example: An AMO 62” bow requires an AMO 62” string). The actual length of your bowstring (depending on the material) will be 3.5”-5” shorter than its marked AMO length.

Is bow length measured strung or unstrung?

Bow length is the same whether the bow is strung or unstrung. Techically for bow manufacturers, AMO length of a give bow is 3″ longer the the AMO string length. For example, if a bow take a 57″ string, then the bow is maked as AMO 60″.

How do you measure a bow?

ANSWER: The easiest way to measure the length of your traditional bow is to start at the string groove, follow the curvature of the limb along the belly side of the bow, across the riser area, and follow the curvature of the other limb to the other string groove. This will give you the a.m.o. bow length.

What is bow AMO length?

AMO length is a standard measurement of bow length that is designated to be three inches longer than the bowstring. For example: If your bow has an AMO length of 60″, the length of your bowstring, and the actual length of your bow when strung, will be 57″.

How do I measure my draw length?

To measure your draw length, stand with your back to a wall stretching your arms out against the wall. Measure the distance from the end of your middle finger to the end of your other middle finger, basically the length of both arms, hands and chest. This measurement, minus 15 then divided by 2, is your draw length.

How do I determine my bow size?

First, spread your arms outward from your side to form a “T” with your palms facing forward. Next, have a friend measure your wingspan from the tips of your middle fingers. Divide this number by 2.5 and you should be relatively close to your actual draw length.

How do I measure my bow length?