What length RC for a 32" DL

[CaliCreole]

My nephew wants to learn to shoot traditional and would like a recurve. He is 6'6" and has a 32" draw length. if i remember correctly he will need a slightly longer bow in order to shoot that draw length with out finger pinch so i was wondering if someone knew what length recurve would be able to accommodate that long of a draw length or is he SOL and needs to shoot a long bow?

[JamesKerr]

I would think a 64" recurve would work well for him. With longbows you would be looking at 66" at the least.

[NormanDale33]

I am over 6'5" as well and I have a 32" draw (+/-) and would recommend a 64" recurve. Black widows sounds like they can handle a longer draw with a shorter bow, but there will be a little pinch I imagine. I have a 64" RD longbow that shoots fine with little pinch. I also have a 62" recurve that stacks pretty bad. Hopefully he can get a chance to shoot them first. Hope that helps.

[CaliCreole]

Thanks guys one last question, when trying to figure out what # bow to buy i know the extra draw length past 28 will add some weight roughly how much weight will it add?

[neargeezer]

I have a 32" draw length with most recurves. I have a PSA 62" and a 60" Kb Black Widow, both shoot comfortably, but the PSA is slightly more so. Unless a bow starts to stack, they will be adding 2-1/2 to 3# per inch of draw over 28 inches.

[NormanDale33]

Thanks Neargeezer, glad you have input on BW's since they seem to be easier on long draws. MY 62" stacks at the end but I think the rule of thumb is around 2-3# per inch. ~10#'s at 32"

[JamesKerr]

If you order a custom bow you can get it made to whatever draw weight you prefer at 32" of draw length. I find that most well made bows gain or lose 2.5# for each inch less or more than 28" so a bow that pulls 50# @ 28" will pull around 45# @ 26" or 60# at 32"

[Archie]

Black Widows generally add 5% of draw weight per inch.