Sounds like Dan has you covered. A lot of it is subjective and also heavily dependent on bow design. Some guys like a pull through feeling of smoothness so go for longer bows, some guys don't mind a little build in weight at the end to create a bit of a draw stop. My draw is much like yours- right about 29.25", and I have bows from 68" down to 58". The 58" bow is an exception and is designed to be smooth at a short length. Also, consider that by going a bit shorter and approaching the stack point of a given bow design you're actually getting the maximum performance out of the bow. Dan seems to have you covered, I don't see why with a longer working limb that you couldn't shoot 58 or even 60" if the bow is made for it. Also unless you have real big mitts I would think finger pinch wouldn't be much of an issue unless you were going 58 or less. That being said, I mainly enjoy my longer bows for the overall mass and stability vs the shorter stuff. For a design like the Whip I prefer 64" or more but that doesn't mean 60 isn't gonna do the job in the right hands. The 58" bow I have now and love is a forward handle design and I think that helps greatly when going shorter. Some bowyers like Sixby or Kirk will likely chime in with some real knowledge. Good luck and trust in Dan. He's mighty talented.
Topic: Anyone shooting a 60" Toelke Whip? (Read 650 times)
