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Medic85
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Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 11:11:00 AM »
I'm getting ready to buy a new bow and was wondering what yall thought an ideal recurve length for a 30.5" draw would be.
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macbow
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 11:18:00 AM »
I'll say 64 inches. Although if wanting a,shorter bow there are many that are good for longer draw lengths.
If you've chosen a bowyer you should have a conversation with them.
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 11:23:00 AM »
It depends on the bows design. Fred Eichler shoots a 60" Buffalo and Palmer recurve and I believe he has a little bit longer draw length than you do. I know for the Black Widow bows for the PMA you would want the 64" bow, PSA 60-62", or PCH would probably be the 58" or 60". Like I said though it really depends on the bows riser and limb design. Most bowyers can tiller a bow to be smooth drawing to 30.5" as long as you don't want to go with a super short bow.
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Medic85
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 12:10:00 PM »
Thanks guys I figured it would be around 64" or so. I appreciate the input.
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Blackhawk
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 12:12:00 PM »
I agreee with JK...it's a design thing. A shorter riser with longer limbs would allow you to get a shorter bows which would handle your draw comfortably.
Most of us probably wish we had your dilema in selecting such a bow for that long draw you have. I envy the optimum performance you are sure to get with the right bow.
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 12:40:00 PM »
I draw 31" and I got a predator classic in 62" instead of the normal 60". It draws like butter all the way, feels smoother than my 66" RD longbow.
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northener
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 12:57:00 PM »
That's exactly my draw length 30 1/2" I can shoot a 62" recurve no problems but prefer 64 or 66 inch.
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Trumpkin the Dwarf
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 01:33:00 PM »
64", whether with a recurve or a longbow, will be more comfortable to shoot a lot. I shoot what amounts to 2 under but my fingers still feel a bit of pinch at 32 inches.
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Malachi C.
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Cherry Tree
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 02:50:00 PM »
Im not sure what you will be using the bow for exactly or what your use to shooting, but I would go with a 66" if you compared it to a 64" you could feel the difference, yes designs have a big roll in your choice but id rather have a nice smooth bow that fits me rather than trying to fit into a less than desirable bow.
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Moots
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 03:01:00 PM »
I have the same draw length as you, and I have a 64" Wes Wallace Mentor that I really like.
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treehermit
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 03:15:00 PM »
I have a long draw also and shoot a 62" recurve and a 64" longbow. Both are comfortable but I'm not sure I'd want to go shorter on either one.
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Sixby
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 05:22:00 PM »
If you get a good static recurve you can go a whole lot shorter with no finger pinch to speak of and absolutely no stacking. 60 or even a 58 with no problem at all,. String angle is what makes pinch. when the tips do not bend then you have way better string angle. a 58 inch bow acts like a 64 ect.
There are quite a few really good bowyers that have static tip models.
God bless you , Steve
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GrayRhino
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 06:08:00 PM »
I draw 32.5" and shoot a 64" Black Widow PMA very comfortably.
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Medic85
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 19, 2013, 06:15:00 PM »
I appreciate all the responses guys.
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Stixbowdrew
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 20, 2013, 12:03:00 AM »
I'm a true 30 as well and I prefer a 64" recurve I shoot at 66 kodiak that is 64" and it is an absolute dream but my longbow is 60" and I shoot that fine but longer always seems to be more forgiving good luck !
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damascusdave
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 20, 2013, 02:12:00 PM »
I shoot a 58 inch longbow at that sometimes
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Re: Recurve length for longer draw
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February 21, 2013, 11:01:00 AM »
Here are some examples of recurve limbs.
The Sasquatch 62" on your left.
The 62" Eagle Wing Talon II static tip in the center.....
And a sneak preview of the New Sasquatch SS static tip limbs on your right strung up at 60" on a 15" adjustable riser i use for prototyping.
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