Long longbows, they really aint that much longer

[LimbLover]

Originally posted by smoke1953:
I foul up just as well with my 68 and 70" bows as I do with a 62".

I've found the same. I bought a 60" R/D bow at one point and didn't notice that much of a difference from the ground. From a tree, DEFINITELY. I don't hunt from a tree anymore though. If you are used to hunting with a longer bow, you just get used to it. You build your blinds accordingly. You avoid obstruction naturally. You know your bow's length well.

The only issue I've ever had is hunting with a 62" for awhile and then moving to a 68" or 70". The transition period was a little challenging, but I got over it quickly.

I will say that the inches shaved when using a shorter bow really helps when building a brush blind if you have a tight spot in heavy brush.

[Jeff Strubberg]

I have to agree, moleman.  If you hold three fingers out parallel, the distance top to bottom is the difference on each limb between a 62 inch bow and a 68 inch bow.  

Paul Comstock said that he was over 68 inches tall and he had no problem getting through most brush, so there's no reason his 68 inch longbow couldn't go through there, too.

[Kris]

Those few inches make a difference IMO.  I am on the plus side of 6' and big in stature (235#) and I would not choose to hunt with a 70" bow.  You say "just" six inches...but that is half a foot.  

I have used 68" and 66" w/good results but enjoy 64" as a nice compromise, all things considered.  Shorter works too (54" - 62") with finger pinch (nock string angle) being the limiting factor in terms of shooting comfortability.

Reflex in a longbow limb makes a big difference.  Straight end bows NEED to be "longer" to be as smooth as "shorter" R/D bows.  No secret there.

Personal preference for sure but middle ground choices usually yield a good, to excellent compromise for a hunting bow.  

Kris