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There are two important numbers when selecting a bow. These are the "draw weight" and "draw length". A local Archery shop can measure your draw length and draw weight for you.
The "draw weight" is roughly 70% of how many pounds you can pull back. You may want to select a bow that has a minimum range of 70% of what you can actually pull to allow for expansion as you become stonger and more used to your bow without having to buy a new one later This is especially true for younger archers that will undoubtably grow as they get older.
The draw length is a measurment in inches of the tip of your longest fingers, with your arms raised, divided by 2.5. Measure across your body, from one hand's longest finger back to your other hand's longest finger, with your arms raised out. Hold your palms facing outward. When you make this measurement, do not stretch your arms out. Be comfortable. Divide this figure by 2.5 to come to your "draw length". Other factors that come into play are whether you'll be using a trigger release or other device to aid in your shooting. This will require a shorter draw length to accomodate the length of the pulling device. You do not want to be pulling past your ear, with too long of a draw length, in order for the cams to "turn over" of a compound bow. You also do not want to be maxing out on the pull before reaching the corner of your mouth. Draw lengths can be adjusted using shorter or longer string lengths, but this is usually limited to plus or minus one-inch.
The bow shop should be able to teach you everything you need to know. If you have the choice, shoot many bows and find out which one you like the best. A good compound bow could cost you between 200 to 1,000 dollars. Used ones can be had from $50 on up. Arrows, broadheads, sites, quivers and bow cases are extra.
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