Quote from: Michael Guran on February 25, 2026, 09:10:33 PMThis is timely because my build should be coming up in a couple of months and I've had some of the same questions.  I've been debating between the 60 and 62 for my 28"" draw length.  I'm leaning toward the 60 because I've talked to a couple of guys who have had several Centaurs and said that the 60" was their favorite, and I don't have any bows that short.  Good luck with the build.

Thanks! Like you most have recommended the 60". A few said 62" or even longer. I too am learning towards the 60" model. Good luck on your build as well.

Funny... I started to list everything, and I realized I'm not as much of a minimalist as I thought.

But I'm usually several miles from the truck.

Quote from: 4dogs on February 25, 2026, 11:59:26 PMSame goes for the accuracy between them too. I think that your grip has more to do with that especially with this type of bow.

Thank you that helps a lot.

Same goes for the accuracy between them too. I think that your grip has more to do with that especially with this type of bow.

For a 28" draw I would bet about anything I could blinfold 99.9% of archers and have them shoot a 60 incher and a 62 incher and they couldnt tell the difference.  I believe Jim is making a 64 inch too now...I have not had one of those

Quote from: 4dogs on February 25, 2026, 09:55:23 PMI have owned several of Jims bows currently have five. My favorite has been the 60" glass model, no finger grooves. For me the feel and the quietness of this one is just fantastic. I draw 28". If I were you I would concentrate most on the grip you want. Give Jim more than the drawing he asks for. Circumference and angle measurements etc and Jim will nail it.. Stippled or not...finger grooves or not,,, He does some great riser carvings too. You just gotta figger out what you want.

Do you own or have owned a 62" model?
I own a 62" and a 60" recurve and honestly can't tell a whole lot of difference in them. To tell you the truth I probably shoot the 60" more accurate but I haven't shot the 62" in a while. Just wondering your thoughts on the difference between the 60" and 62" if you have. I guess in other words I'd rather have a little shorter bow if I can shoot it the same. Thank you for the advice.

I have owned several of Jims bows currently have five. My favorite has been the 60" glass model, no finger grooves. For me the feel and the quietness of this one is just fantastic. I draw 28". If I were you I would concentrate most on the grip you want. Give Jim more than the drawing he asks for. Circumference and angle measurements etc and Jim will nail it.. Stippled or not...finger grooves or not,,, He does some great riser carvings too. You just gotta figger out what you want.

This is timely because my build should be coming up in a couple of months and I've had some of the same questions.  I've been debating between the 60 and 62 for my 28"" draw length.  I'm leaning toward the 60 because I've talked to a couple of guys who have had several Centaurs and said that the 60" was their favorite, and I don't have any bows that short.  Good luck with the build.

I didn't have any issues using auto clear coating, but i did do a fine mist on the first coat over the decals, then a heavier coat after that.

 Making sure the decals dry from printing real well is important. But I haven't played with that for years now. i typically do my artwork by hand on risers using acrylics. The cool part about the water slide decals is how thin they are. You can still see the outline of the decal shape if you hold it to the light just right, but they are actually pretty thin and lay down nicely. 

I got a very cool professional wood burning setup for Christmas i haven't had a chance to play with yet. i can't wait to see what this new toy can do.

I know that through the years, things change.  People are fickle.  Technology changes and people shift.

Nobody bats a thousand.  But TradGang has been for me the greatest online resource for traditional archery by a huge margin.  I've been around for over 20 years as a lurker, a member, and always a nobody.  But I wish that everyone could experience the same value out of TG as I have.