Two inches longer any different?

[Jock Whisky]

I've been shooting a 64 inch longbow for about 16 years. I like it, or liked it. It blew up this afternoon. Oh dear. Now I have to buy a new bow.

I'm thinking of replacing it with a 66 inch longbow.

All things being equal (as if they ever are) would I notice any difference in the additional 2 inches of length?

JW

[Bjorn]

The difference between 64 and 66 is very small if everything else is the same-if you are changing makes or models all bets are off. This is a great opportunity to go shoot some bows and perhaps have bowyers send you a few.

[Jeremy]

Originally posted by Bjorn:
if everything else is the same

Bjorn hit the nail on the head there.  Going from even a mild r/d to say, a Hill bow with it's really soft tips, you're going to see a huge difference.  Or something with a 16" riser and switching to a 20"... you get the point.

When possible, try before you buy  

[James Wrenn]

I agree try before you buy if switching brands.If is is the same bow only a bit longer most likely you will be pleased with the extra inch on each end.The difference in a 62" BW longbow and a 66" is night and day difference.Enough so I would never even consider the shorter bow after shooting the longer one.

[Quickblood]

Many different variables as others have stated, but most likely smoother, less finger pinch, and less stack.  Have fun picking out a new bow.

[Rob DiStefano]

sometimes it might depend on the real ntn length of the bow as not all bow lengths aren't listed equally, and there will differences to how they feel at full draw.  brace height also plays an important issue.  

personally, the shortest longbow for my 29" draw is 62".  i don't notice any difference 'tween that and 64", but i do notice a difference going to 66" and a huge difference with a 68" longbow.

so, imo, i don't think you'll perceive much difference 'tween 2" of increased bow length ... 4" or more, yes.

[Gordy]

A well respected bowyer once told me; 'You don't ever see tight rope walkers using short poles now do you ?'