What is AMO draw length?
AMO DRAW LENGTH STANDARD
Draw Iength is a specified distance, or the distance at the archer’s full draw, from the nocking point on the string to the pivot point of the bow grip (or the theoretical vertical projection of a tangency line to the pivot point parallel to the string) plus 1¾”.
What is Amo recurve bow?
AMO stands for Archery Manufacturers Organisation. This is the method where a measurement is taken between the groove of the nock and the front end of the shaft. This measurement doesn’t include any points or inserts.
What is AMO arrow length?
AMO Arrow Length is the measurement of an arrow taken from the bottom of the groove of the nock, to the end of the shaft. (Not including the points or point inserts).
What is Amo recurve bow?
AMO stands for Archery Manufacturers Organisation. This is the method where a measurement is taken between the groove of the nock and the front end of the shaft. This measurement doesn’t include any points or inserts.
How do I get the bow Amo?
Most traditional bows will be labeled around the grip area with the AMO length. A lot of times, people see the bow stamped with 68” and assume that’s the string length when it’s actually the bow length. If your longbow or recurve isn’t marked with an AMO length, measure your bow to figure out its length.
What is the best string for a recurve bow?
Most recurve archers use DynaFLIGHT 97, BCY 8125, or BCY-X – basically a durable string with very few fibers for increased arrow speed.
How do I know what size recurve bow I need?
You want a bow that is at least twice as long as your draw length. If your draw length is 28″, you want a recurve that’s 56″ or more. The longer the bow, the more accurate it generally is.
Does draw length matter with a recurve bow?
Unlike a compound, recurves and longbows don’t have set draw lengths. However, the bow-tech must still find your draw length because the bow’s length must match your draw length. If you have a long draw length, you’ll need a longer bow to better accommodate your draw length and feel comfortable.
How do I know if my draw length is too long?
The ideal draw length for you is the one that allows you to anchor in a comfortable position, with your bow arm elbow unlocked (slightly bent) and your release arm elbow and forearm pointing straight away from the target. If the release arm elbow points left or right, your draw length is too long or too short.
What do numbers on bow mean?
The numbers on your limb indicate the draw weight at two different riser lengths (25 and 23 inches). The number in the middle indicates the total bow length (between 70 and 50 inches). Most adults use a 25-inch riser and should look at the upper two numbers to find the bow length and draw weight.
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.
Does bow string length matter?
It DOES NOT MATTER what the physical length of your bow is, strung or unstrung. If a 57″ string is what fits your bow and puts it at the correct brace, then you have a 60″ AMO bow.
How is archery limb length measured?
Visit an archery shop and ask the staff to measure your draw length. That measurement lets them calculate which limbs to order. Most manufacturers use a 25-inch riser and measure the draw weight on their limbs at a 28-inch draw length. Limbs marked 42 pounds, for example, pull 42 pounds at a 28-inch draw length.
How is riser length measured?
measure riser from center of bolts at bases and add 5 inches (2 ILF pockets at 2.5 inches each).
What do numbers on bow mean?
The numbers on your limb indicate the draw weight at two different riser lengths (25 and 23 inches). The number in the middle indicates the total bow length (between 70 and 50 inches). Most adults use a 25-inch riser and should look at the upper two numbers to find the bow length and draw weight.
How do you measure bow limb length?
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.