Shorter "D-Style" Longbows ?

[bawana bowman]

I also have a Monarch Imperial, 62"/80#. It is my favorite 1 piece longbow for tree stand hunting. Draws smooth, no hand shock, and deadly accurate. There's a pic of it in this thread. Sorry, it's the only one available at the moment. Red elm limbs, clear glass, prairie rattler backing, deer antler tips, I believe cocobolo or bacote riser.(can't remember which)
 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=90;t=000595;p=1#000000  

I also draw 29" and have no problems with this bow.

[Arwin]

Last season I used a 58 inch St.Joe River longbow. It was very stable and forgiving. I'm 5ft 8 and it's design is perfect for shorter draws.  

[Bill Turner]

Call Craig at Howard Hill archery. We spoke this week and he confirmed that 64 to 68 inches is what he recommends for a 28 inch draw. I have all three. They all shoot fine at my 28" draw.

[Lonala]

Call Craig talk to him and order a Hill We Did.Aloha..

[Rob DiStefano]

more than plenty of excellent short length "D" braced bows to choose.  

personally, with such a short draw length, you will have a performance advantage with a mild r/d "D" longbow than a straight or reflexed "hill" style "D" longbow.  a 60"  mohawk  would be one such sweet shooter for ya.

[TL54]

If you're looking for a short Hill,Craig still makes a model called the Badger in a 58in length.Same grip and limbs,just a little different looking.I have 62"er and love it(30"draw)Dick in Seattle's  website has some pics.howardhillshooters.com

[topGUN]

I have a 60" Abbott longbow with a 26" draw. It is a mild r/d design and a real shooter. Absolutely no handshock.

Jeff

[bentpole]

I hunt 90% out of Tree Stands. I have a 27" draw and I'm around 5'-9"'. I have 3 Mohawk Longbows that are slightly reflex/deflexed, D shape when strung. A 62"er and 2- 64"er's. No problem with the length at all out of a tree.The 62"er is my "short" bow. Man oh man does it shoot sweet!  

[Stone Knife]

I had a 64" Hill Redman, that was a nice shooting bow.

[BOBBO NJ]

What about Cascades New Brush Hawk. I received on fro Steve. When we hunted togethere this year. It is 56" 65# @ 28". It is a spead demon and smooth as silk. We posted pics back in Late Sept or early October. There is a lot of buzz about the bow. And the price is awsome.

robert