I started my longbow experience with this bow (but I think in a 68" model?) and really didn't know any better at the time. Compared to what I shoot now it seemed to shoot fairly slow, had solid handshock, and wasn't cut anywhere close to center. I learned how to shoot instinctive with this bow though, and after countless arrows it shot exactly where I looked. I was fortunate enough to take an elk, javelina, and a few jackrabbits with it the first season I used it. Now that I think about it, I wish I hadn't given it away...
It worked out for me as a great bow to learn on and figure out what I liked before spending the dollars on a custom bow. Hope this is helpful.
-Vig