Originally posted by Archie:
I think that you ought scale the bows at the length that you draw them, and then post their respective weights here so we can all see! Measure from the nock point to the deepest part of the grip, for consistency.
I think Archie hit the nail on the head, and that's where your discrepancy is.... just because a bow is marked 50@28" doesn't mean it actually is 50 @ 28".
measure both bows the same from the deepest part of the grip & add 1.75" That is what your draw length is....
There are HUGE differences in bow performance across the board. Long bows can be just as high in performance as recurve bows if they are designed properly..... Saying recuvre bows are typically faster than long bows is like saying cars are typically faster than trucks.... It's ridiculous....