Any disadvantages to static tips?

[kahunter]

From perusing past posts it seems that static tips provide some clear advantages, particularly for longer draws.  

Are there any specific disadvantages?

Do they provide shorter draws(@27") the same positives as longer draws?

[wingnut]

They do if the bow is designed for shorter draws.

Check out the Orion recurve on our site.  It is a static recurve that can now be ordered at 56".  That would be perfect for your shorter draw.

Mike

[rbbhunt]

For shorter draw lengths, you can go to a shorter bow (for use in a blind).  I also have 27" draw and have a Sovereign Ballistick 52" and it is great.  No finger pinch and a smooth draw.

[Jedimaster]

I've had a couple of RER static tips and they were great with no disadvantage that I could find.  Currently shooting Mike's Orion and it is outstanding in every way.  Do yourself and check out the Dryad site.  The performance, price, and customer service are exceptional.

[kahunter]

Those Dryad bows are nice!  I like the looks of the Sovereign too.  

Do the tips make it hard to string up?  It looks like that could be a pain.  I love the looks of those though.

If only I wasn't trying to buy backpacking gear too. . .!

[SERGIO VENNERI]

None !

[Jeremy]

If the bow isn't well designed the tips can be too heavy leading to handshock and a loss in performance.

[rbbhunt]

With a proper bowstringer(like the limbsaver with the rubber block for the upper limb), stringing and unstringing is not a issue.

[jasonbker]

You may check into the hornes archery bows... Mark's recurve limb design are very static in nature... They are awesome bows...

[kahunter]

Yeah I have always liked the look of the Horne bows.  I just bought a 55# Bear Grizzly as an "upgrade" for my 47# Grizzly.  After I get used to the extra weight and save up some money I definitely think I will look into a static tip bow.