Quote from: ESP on January 25, 2026, 09:40:59 PMI have been shooting trad for 15 years.  I shoot full length gold tip 340's plus nock length. I draw to the broadheads touches my fingers.  Although not extra ordinarily tall I do have a two inch longer wing span than my friends who who is 6'5". 

There are downsides to having a long draw length.

The question still remains - do you really need to pull 31" to the front of a bow's shelf?  This is specifically about shooting form.  What you currently perceive to be correct draw and hold form for you may not be based on good mechanics.

I would suggest that you may profit by sourcing a local archery coach who is absolutely proficient in traditional bowhunting archery, not target archery.  Also, the instinctive archery books by G.Fred Asbell may give you insights that can change both your form and arrow length for the better of your shooting and hunting.

Quote from: jimmytidmore on January 25, 2026, 07:52:43 AMLooking good, Roger. I'm really enjoying my sling pack. It's one of my favorite pieces of hunting gear. I actually just sent you a message on here the other day telling you what I was doing to connect it to my PacSeat, which is another one of my favorite pieces of gear. We had talked about it in a thread on here before, and when I was looking at my sling pack the other night, I realized I hadn't given you an update on how I was using it with my PacSeat.

I bought some Velcro One-Wrap, which is a roll of Velcro that attaches to itself, and you can cut pieces to length. I'm using one small piece on the grab handle at the top and two pieces on each of the lower attachment points for the sling. I wrap those around the frame of the PacSeat, and it holds tight. And I can leave the velcro loops attached to the PacSeat when I remove the sling pack, either while hunting or at home. It's simple, and it works. Anyway, just thought I'd share in case someone else ever asks.

That sounds awesome! I would love to see a picture of that! Thanks!

Trying to find if any members have a Elburg Cherokee that they are willing to part with, must be under 60#.Thanks

I have been shooting trad for 15 years.  I shoot full length gold tip 340's plus nock length. I draw to the broadheads touches my fingers.   Although not extra ordinarily tall I do have a two inch longer wing span than my friends who who is 6'5". 

There are downsides to having a long draw length. 

I have a black widow strung bow case I've used for years that works great. I don't take it on bear hunts though, never have really had a need. If you take a case with a zipper be sure to wax it up as the mud will try to clog the zipper.

When I was at Stickflingers I just held my bow in my hand and bashed Parker in the back of the head with the riser if he got going too fast!

 

R

Not knowing your experience in trad archery and longbows, coupla things come to mind. 

The first is, are you sure of your 31" draw length?  Even a tall, big archer such as Howard Hill had a 28" draw length.  As most trad archers continue their shooting experience, at least a fair number will shorten their draw length - for better shooting and not for being overbowed.

If you really absolutely do require that long a draw length, even a specialty 64" longbow will more than likely not be as consistently stable as much longer 68" or so longbow.

Please tell us more about how a 31" draw length is yer requirement.

Found this company online, looks like a sweet padded case! May be just the ticket for my trip to Stickflingers as well as jaunts out to the hunting property.

Anybody tried these? Or have a USA company they like?

Prayers sent from Tn. for healing and a speedy recovery.

I have used a 66" RD longbow before, but it was very limiting for my style of hunting.   Thanks for all the responses, you folks a very helpful. 

ESP

Dan recommends his Whip for that draw length.
I apologize for lack of clarity.