I have noticed on here that people with longer draw lengths have mentioned that they are happy they can shoot longer arrows.  I am bare shaft tuning some AD shafts and have discovered that with my shorter draw length (26.5) I get basically identical flight out of arrows 27 5/8" to 28 ½".  These shafts are amazing for having a wide tolerance.  I'm thinking I will go with the longer cut, but just wanted to know what exactly is the benefit of the arrow being longer???  I understand science when it's kept at about a 6th grade level;)
Thanks,
Jim

I shoot full length arrows(long DL) and I have no clue,maybe it has to do with paradox and recovery of the arrow shorter arrows being stiffer and not flexing as much. Rod D will answer this in a scientific explanation neither you or I will understand...LOL

I often shoot shafts close to full length when gap shooting or using point of aim. It brings the secondary vision of the arrow point closer to the target you are focusing on. Thats the only reason I shoot them.

A couple more...
- The further the point weight is from the guidance system (feathers) the more stable the arrow will be, so you could use somewhat smaller fletching and get equal stability in flight.

- Longer arrows (sometimes imply) longer draw, which means more power stroke from a certain bow. or the ability to shoot a lighter bow with equal power to a heavier bow drawn shorter.

Look at some aboriginal tribes and such, they have fairly short draws and shoot arrow that are 36-40"s a lot of times. The longer shaft recovers from paradox quicker for some reason. Shawn

All makes sense. Thanks for the responses:)

It doesn't hurt that it adds a few grains of weight to aid penetration.

Finding the long woodies are not that easy.

my draws about 26" and i shoot full length carbon express hertige 90's from my bow.  they shoot great

All makes sense. Thanks for the responses:)

Oops not a clue how I posted the same thing again ?:-/

Like Yornoc said, a friend hunts with cut-to-length arrows but full-length when competing. With his set-up a full-length arrow is point on at 20 yards which is good for 3-D shooting.

Personally, every arrow I shoot is a prep for hunting and nothing else. I cut my arrows 1-1.5" longer than the back of the shelf depending upon tuning needs.