Short Abbot longbows

[heydeerman]

Talked to Mike Abbot a couple weeks ago and he said he made his longbows as short as 58". Was wondering if anyone has shot one and how they might feel at a 29" draw.

[SuperKodiak38]

Ive got a 66" that is real nice. WOuld be interested in some info on this too.

[the Ferret]

58" is not a "longbow"  

[Longbowwally]

A friend of mine had a 60" Abbott. Not a bad pulling bow for mild reflex/deflex in such a short bow, but I could definitely feel the bow stiffening up at my 28" draw....At your 29" draw, I'd go with a 66" or longer...I've got a 66" Abbott and it pulls real smooth at my draw length....JMHO...

[non-typical]

Geeze Mickey...I guess I'm shooting a "sholongbow" then

[bentpole]

Tom you should let Jim and Mickey shoot that LOOOONNGGG 54" Treadway of yours.

[Bowmania]

Ask your self this question.  What would be smoother a 58 inch Abbot longbow or a 60 inch Abbot longbow?

Once you have the answer to that question you don't have to ask SuperKodak38 if his 66 incher is smoother than a 62 or 64.

Bowmania

[heydeerman]

Bowmania, huh??

[non-typical]

Length isn't necessarily a caveat for smoothness. Design, materials and workmanship figure into the equation. Presently I have bows up to 64" but the smoothest drawing and shooting bow of the bunch is a 50" Risen Son r/d "shortbow"

[Bowmania]

non-typical,

Your not comparing apples to apples.  The question is what's smoother your 50" Risen Son or a 64" Risen Son?  Remember we're talking Abbot longbows,so I assume they have the same materials and design.

Bowmania

[non-typical]

Perhaps you assume too much

[Wapiti Chaser]

Steve Smith had or has a 52" Abbott. I think it was the only one made. It shoots well but isn't for long draw archers.