68" too long for tree stand?

[Pat B.]

I've been using 66" bows for the last 6 or 7 years...   I hunt out of hang-on treestands all the time, I do stand rather than sit..

I don't recall having any problems what so ever.

[toddster]

I have been using a longbow for 8 years now in bow season.  I had the original concern you did, and used 60 and 62".  Then got a WEsley special that was 68", which is about 3 pounds per inch.  never had a problem with shooting out of a stand with it.  Just have to be aware more of branches and/or railing.  But really no different that coming from compound to 52" recurve.

[RC]

Learn to shoot with the bow straight up and down on the very close shot with the bottom limb on the right side of your legs if you are right handed. Bend at the waist and make your shot.I struggled with close shots with a longbow until I learned this. Works much better than having the bow at such an awkward cant. With winter clothes on it will keep you from pulling the string into your chest as well. Good Luck,RC.

[TooManyHobbies]

No problem from a hang on stand, but from my Summit Viper climber it's more awkward.

[WidowEater]

Length is not an issue if you can shoot the bow anywhere from perpendicular to the ground all the way to parallel to the ground.