Question about Short Bows

[TxAg]

Originally posted by Jim Wright:
This subject appears regularly with a wide variety of opinions. I personally believe the design of the bow makes a huge difference. I have a 29" draw and have shot a few of the older, once very popular commercially produced 52" bows and would not own one. This past fall I was at Dan Toelke's and shot a number of bows including two of his 52" recurves and was amazed at the smooth draw, exceptional speed and overall manners of the little bows. At first I thought that I was so impressed because I had such low expectations but I shot one for an hour or more and came to the conclusion that the bow is simply a gem. The review by Pete Ward on this bow can be read and he came to the same conclusion.

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 http://peteward.com/2007%20new%20pages/test.toelke52.1pc.html

[owlbait]

Really liked the 54"Addiction recurve. I have an older 54" Windstorm that shoots well also.

[amicus]

Andrew, In my opinion, you just have to try one. What might not work for someone may work for you. I would not give up on shooting a short bow without trying it out first. I think there is some truth to a shorter bow being less forgiving but that's why you practice.

I always thought that a release was used to improve accuracy and consistency.

Gilbert

[RonD]

Boonroto, contact Dave Beeler of Beeler Bows, he also lives in Kansas and makes bows ranging from 56" to 62" as far as I remember. I'm sure you could shoot some of his bows before buying.

[mahantango]

I'll add Hoots and Big Jim's Thunderchild to the list. Both make 54" bows and I believe Jim draws 30+"