Do you guys think 2" really make a difference?  I shoot 29" and I have had 3 60" bows and I could shoot them just fine, but my mechanics had to be perfect.  I was usually great first 5 shots.  I had a tendency to pluck the string, (maybe because of string angle) my grip had to be just right or the bottom limb would kick up or movement after the shot cause the shelf to hit the arrow and appear stiff.

But I have also had a bunch of 62-64" recurves, not had much of an issue.  Its just so hard for me to believe that 2-4" makes that much of a difference.

I dont think so either ......... however longer bows do FEEL smoother.

I seem to shoot the 62" better too.

I prefer longer recurves.  I don't really know why though.

If you have a 30" draw it makes a huge difference in string pinch.

I have an honest 30" draw.  60" is the bare minumum I can shoot comfortably.  I prefer 62-64" bows.  The finger pinch on the shorter bows leads to me inconsistently short drawing by either not coming to anchor or bending my bow arm.

2-4" makes a big difference to me.

I have a 30in draw and i can shoot a 60in bow ok but my 62-64in bows are a lot smoother to me.

I have had both and used to think the 60" was the optimum bow for a 28" draw. In recent years I have changed my mind to the 62". Still like both but prefer the 62".

You mean I can use the length of the bow as an excuse???????  

I wish more bowyers made a 64".

i know it makes a differance with me

I am of the opinion that the bare minimum for 30 inch draws on recurves should be 60 inches and 64 to 66 as ideal for both longbows and recurves with that draw length.  I personally prefer 62 inches on recurves and 64 inches on longbows.

what Bob Lee has been teaching us since he started Wing Archery in the early 60s



I have a 30½" draw and only shoot 64" bows
I hate a bow that's too short and stacks
a bow that's too short and stacks is like high water pants

I think you answered your own question 8^).

there's an old standard about stacking and string pinch
once the string reaches 90° to the limb at draw, anything after that will cause stacking and string pinch

have someone take a photo of you at full draw from the side and look at the angle of the string to the limbs

It is easier to find a parking space with the 60" one.

Killdeer

I draw 28" and prefer a 60".I can shoot a 58 good but the 60 just feels better.

Ok, I guess I should think about 64".  I have had a few 60" bows, and all required a high amount of concentration to shoot.  

One was a dream bow a 58" PSR, another a 60" zipper extreme.  Bill Dunn warned me that 60" extreme was too much for my draw. He was right. He said it would be like a 31" draw on std riser bow.  

I also shoot a 60" std zipper great. But its 61lbs, and I bet I am not getting to my full draw as I will a 48lb bow.  Litterly no problems.   Just hard to believe 2" makes that much a difference.  But it does.

Hey Big,  I started with a 66" recurve about 20+ years ago. The only place you get into any trouble with it is in some blinds...I draw 29.5 and find I shoot my 64" & 66" bows the best.  I really love shooting my 66" curve.....

On a 60" bow I pull with 3 fingers and hold with two. Easier on the finger pinch but takes a while to get used to.

I pull 29.5 and 62" is what works for amin. for me for comfort. I have shot upto a 66" and that was smooth as silk.