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Author Topic: Right length for longbow  (Read 153 times)

Offline Berube

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Right length for longbow
« on: June 24, 2011, 11:02:00 AM »
How to choose the right length for a longbow.
Thanks in advance.   :dunno:

Offline ChrisM

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Re: Right length for longbow
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2011, 11:09:00 AM »
man that is quite a question there it depends on the style of the bow your draw length and your preferrence.
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Offline Kentucky Jeff

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Re: Right length for longbow
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2011, 11:10:00 AM »
My advice is to talk to the manufacturer.  It depends on several factors.  You draw length first and foremost.  But intended use, shooting style etc all come into play.    Talk to the maker and let them give you their advice.  Not all bows are the the same.

Offline cbCrow

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Re: Right length for longbow
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2011, 02:32:00 PM »
You have recieved some good advice so far but I have another, try as many bows as you can get your hands on . See what suits you and go from there.  :thumbsup:

Offline stickbowmaniac

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Re: Right length for longbow
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2011, 05:40:00 PM »
Depends on the bow like they said.I have shot some 62" bows @ my 28" draw that aren't nearly as smooth as my 58" Dryad Orion.
Dryad Orion 58" 49#@28"
Static limbs
Kodiak Magnum    52" 50#@28"

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Offline ripforce56

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Re: Right length for longbow
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2011, 06:14:00 AM »
I like 66in straight limbed longbows, but as stated above I have shot some R/D 58 & 62 that were real smooth its a hard question to answer!
BirchBark Rovers Custom Quivers 
Bama Royal Expedition T/D  #00027
Root Target Master 66in 40@28
SF Forged Plus/Carbon Elite 40lb Limbs 68in ILF
Schramm Recurve 62in 46@28


Schramm 62in Recurve 46@28

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