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Title: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: S.C. Hunter on April 19, 2013, 08:11:00 PM
I think I am finding I like a shorter longbow. I have mostly owned 62" longbows and a couple 64" bows. I even like the short hybrids. I recently picked up a very nice 66" 56#@28" bow. I find that I have to work more to shoot this bow as well as my shorter bows. The poundage is well within my norm 52#-58#@28" so I don't think that is the issue. I pull just short of 30" and have no problem hold that weight for 20-30 seconds if I choose to for my drills. I pick up a shorter bow and I am on target much quicker and it feels more natural. I can't figure out what the deal is I thought the longer bows were suppose to be easier to shoot. Maybe it is just time I have shot the shorter bows for 25 of the last almost 40 years and this bow is only about 3 months.

I don't find that problem with a recurve I have shot them from 58"-64" and can shoot them all pretty good. I am again better right around 62" but don't have a problem shooting longer or shorter recurve. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: Orion on April 19, 2013, 08:25:00 PM
May be the bow grip rather than the length; more recurve grip than low wrist, for example.  The latter is usually found on "long" longbows.
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: njloco on April 19, 2013, 08:29:00 PM
Go with what feels more natural and whatever you shoot better, but I also think it's just a matter of time.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: S.C. Hunter on April 19, 2013, 08:31:00 PM
This bow is a lot like my others as for grip. This has a very small locator grip. I like straight to something like this grip.
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: Wannabe1 on April 19, 2013, 08:33:00 PM
Frankly, I like the longer longbows for my 29" draw. Nothing feels more natural to me than a 68" - 70" D shaped bow!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: S.C. Hunter on April 19, 2013, 08:44:00 PM
That is always a possibility I guess. Never thought about longer. My bow is a RD and not a D shaped bow. I didn't mention that my bad. I have no problem with a D shape a little longer. I also forgot to add, I recently made a change to my form and went from just over 28" draw to just under 30". But I will add even after the change I still shoot the shorter bows better?
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: Wannabe1 on April 19, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
A shorter longbow with an aggressively r/d shape, can handle longer draws and perform really well. I guess it all just depends on the bow and the individual.   :thumbsup:

Good luck and hope you find your groove.   :D
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: katman on April 19, 2013, 08:51:00 PM
You might check your poundage at 30, may be stacking. Some bows just don't fit.
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: Gen273 on April 19, 2013, 08:53:00 PM
I like a short longbow as well. I like a 56 inch and I draw 28.
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: S.C. Hunter on April 19, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
Took it to the shop a couple weeks ago and it was in the 61# range.
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: Mike Mecredy on April 20, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f301/jillanmike/IMG_1813.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/jillanmike/media/IMG_1813.jpg.html)

Here's my primary longbow, it's 60" NTN, 49# @ 28", it's made from left over scraps of fiberglass, and a busted hickory wheel barrow handle. It cost me a little time and $1.50 in epoxy. Coated with truck bed liner.  Lightning fast, and ugly so nobody will try to buy it from me.
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: stujay on April 20, 2013, 08:24:00 PM
I don't know Mike, the side view don't look so bad.  :)
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: Horserod on April 21, 2013, 01:27:00 AM
I want it Mike!  How much?  Horserod
Title: Re: Not a long, longbow bow shooter?
Post by: Mike Mecredy on April 21, 2013, 11:28:00 AM
Sorry Horserod I can't do it, it's too ugly to put my logo on.  Plus it's part of me now and I shoot it pretty good.  I don't want to start over with a new bow.