HOW TO MEASURE YOUR ARROW LENGTH

In archery it is important to use the correct arrows. 

STUDENT ARROWS - Most bows for archery students are easy to draw, and have a low draw-weight.
	Accordingly, hi-stiffness arrows made of fiberglass or other high-strength materials cannot
	be used in bows with low draw-weight. Instead, low-stiffness arrows are used, such as those
	made with wood. So, we will assume that you are using a wood arrow to measure your
            arrow length.

TEST ARROW - Choose an arrow of any length and hold it in your right hand in the following way:
	Hold the nock (end) of the arrow between your index and middle fingers. 

POSITION - Stand in a plane with your arms and legs outstretched in an T formation. This is the archers' plane.

SHOOTING SIMULATION - Close your left hand into a  fist, as if you hold a bow in that hand. 
	Turn your head to the left to look over your left outstreatched arm, as if you are looking at a target.
	Move the arrow into shooting position by placing the shaft of the arrow onto your left fist,
	and the nock end of the arrow against the right corner of your mouth. If the test arrow is too short, 
            use a longer test arrow. Alternately, place your index finger of your right hand, which holds the test arrow, 
            against the right corner of your mouth.

MEASURE THE TEST ARROW - Now open your left hand and grasp the arrow shaft with your left index finger
	and thumb. Now measure the length of the test arrow from the bottom of the groove in the nock to the
	tip of your left thumb. 
	This is your arrow length. 
	
This completes the measurement of your arrow length. 
Test this by choosing an arrow of the above-determined length, and re-assuming the shooting position.

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