What Bow ?

[elktalker]

I have a friend from church that I have been hunting his property for the last 5 years. He has been watching me have so much fun chasing  his deer around with my trad gear he's ready to pick up a stick and have some fun of his own.  

[Bjorn]

There are a number of 66" long bows available from bowyers who are sponsors on this site.
Any of them will pretty much exceed expectations.

For the money a maddog 66", could try a Robertson if money is not a problem.  something in the low forties at 28", for a Hill 70" is what I would use if I was that tall.

[cohutta orange]

just a thought hopefully someone will second me here. since he just started a 50# may be  a lil heavy. Maybe start at a lower # and get some good form going. sorry if I offended anyone

[vernon]

Definately for that tall of a guy the longer you can find the bow the better.

[Orion]

I agree that longer is better for a longer draw length, at least 68 inches for a straight bow.  64 would work for a hybrid, but 66 would feel even better there as well.  In a recurve,  64 would work, though 66 inches would probably feel better yet. And next we'll hear from all the guys with 30-inch draws shooting 60-inch bows.  

If he has some meat on that 6'4-inch frame, 50#@30 should be OK.

[LBR]

I draw 30.5" and the 66" Chek-Mate Crusader longbow is my favorite bow to date, and has been my favorite for the past 15 years.  It's [email protected] 2.5# per inch to at least 31".

There are shorter bows that will handle the draw length, but you get finger pinch--my guess is he has fairly big hands (I wear a size 15 wedding band).  A longer bow helps with that also.

[Northwest_Bowhunter]

Howard Hill Archery can turn out a 70" AMO 50# at 30" longbow.  I might agree that a 43#-47 Wesley Special would be a great choice.  I have tried one that was 55#@28 and a 68" and I felt no stacking at all.  A very smooth bow indeed.

[bentpole]

MOHAWK CLASSIC          

[jhg]

Mike Ballenger's Seven Lakes 66 inch longbows are VERY nice to shoot.

Joshua

[SveinD]

Originally posted by bentpole:
MOHAWK CLASSIC                  

From what I've heard of Vince's Mohawk Bows, that is what I'd recommend as well.

It is cheap enough new, has a very good reputation, is long enough, decent wait for a new one, or there are some for sale in TGs Classifieds!

If the Mohawk does not appeal to him, there are a lot of good offers in the Classifieds, and very few bows are actually bad, though some have more handshock than others, and requires a liking to be enjoyed properly..

[Cherry Tree]

I would just stay away from shorter bows that are going to stack at that draw,I would say 66'' to 72'' you should be fine.

[tkytrac]

If he is a starting archer, you want to match everything to him the best way possible.  Get him someplace where he can try several bows.  Lower #, longer bows that produce good arrow flight will put him in the driver's seat.  Make him want to stay w/ it.  If he can feel the difference for himself, then he'll be on his way.  He will make the decision, w/ your guidance.

[bentpole]

Mohawk Classic      If you don't like it I'll give you a money back guarantee!              

[MSwickard]

Keith Chastain's Wapiti accommodates long draws very well.  Go to  WWW.RMSG.com  they may have something used in their stock.

Mike

[LimbLover]

I'm 6'4" with a 30" draw. My Bamas draw just fine at 30" super smooth!

They are 68" though. I think Nathanael can make you a 66" you would just have to inquire. A basic Hunter will only run you $279. I love mine.

His site is  www.bamabows.com

Maddog also makes a great bow! I've heard great things.