Longbow to Recurve frustrations

[Yakbikeski]

I have some experience with both the Peregrine and the Tuktu EX owning both bows at 62".  I have a 31" draw as well.  I also have two 62" Black Widow recurves, a 66" BW PLX longbow and a 66" Big Jim Buffalo longbow to compare.  I started with recurves and over the last year or so starting to enjoy (and shoot better) my 66" longbows.  With a 31" draw, I think you are at the upper end of what the Peregrine can handle.  I understand that Abe now has a 64" longbow for longer draws and its a bow that I have my eye on. I love the feel of the Peregrine in the hand and it shoots an arrow a fair bit quicker than my other 2 long bows.  However, I shoot split and find i have to back off the pressure of my third finger a fair bit to get good arrow flight (almost to the point of drawing with only 2 fingers). Regarding the Tuktu EX.  Again, great bow in the hand, is longbow like quiet and can really fling an arrow.  I can get good groups when my form is spot on but it does seem to be less forgiving to bad form. The Tuktu static tip limbs have more flex than my other recurve limbs and may potentially be prone to slight twists at long draws with less than perfect form/release - particularly if you are canting the bow.  It seems to be a bow (at a long draw length) that demands good form to shoot well consistently. From the reviews of others I dont think this is an issue at more typical draw lengths.   My advice if you want to go down the recurve path, is to seek out a used Black Widow recurve - 62" length.   I find my BW bows easy to shoot.  The grip may not be a nice as the Caribows, not as quiet and cast an arrow at a slower speed,  but I find them easier to shoot well and less susceptible to imperfect form. The older BW recurves are just as nice.  I have a '99 SA II that I seem to shoot better that the '14 PAX that I had made for me.