I am looking at a used bow that is 50 @ 29. I draw 27" and like a 45# bow at my draw length. My question is this....Do bows built for 29" draws lose performance if drawn to a shorter length? In other words, would the same bow that was built 44-45# @ 27" draw be any different than the longer draw bow?
Are bows built for a 'sweet spot', and if so, is there a noticeable difference? Would I be better off buying a bow marked/built 45 @ 27, or will it not matter? I hope you all understand what I am trying to ask? :knothead:
Thanks!
If you ask a bowyer he will tell you it matters. The only way to be sure is to shoot the bow yourself and see if it matters to you.
Don't think you would notice much difference if it is a bow with good cast design. You will be able to comfortably pull a shorter bow at your draw length but the bow will still give you what you need. I have a 25" draw and shoot a 56" bow and also have 60" and a 58" that also work good for me. Don't worry, it isn't going to be your ONLY bow now that you are hooked :D
It's the Dale Dye listed on the classifieds, so there is no way to shoot it before buying. I just don't see a lot of lighter weight bows that interest me, but his one is calling me!
I also doubt it will matter too much, but I was just wondering what everyone's personal experiences are.
Chortdraw, trust me, it's definitely not my first or last bow, just don't tell my wife I'm out looking for a different one!
Kurt
Kurt I'm very familiar with the bow your asking about. I'm the one selling it. I understand your question. So I hope this helps a little. I also have a 27" draw and this bow pulls 45 lbs according to my scale. When I ordered my Dye bow ( due soon) I asked Dale the same basic question. What I came away with is this; a bow working near it's max is a little stronger bow.With this mind I was told that a 60" bow would be the bow length for max preformance for my draw. But then the benefits to a 62" bow be smoother draw,less finger pinch and longer sight window. My last two new bows was ordered for 62". Hope this helped.
David