Who makes shorts bows?

[Zradix]

rodney wright makes a very short recurve.

[VictoryHunter]

This all good stuff guys! Thanks a lot. The problem is it being her first bow, we just can't spend top dollar for a new custom. Definitely looking at the ILF set ups or a used Bear Supermag.

[tecum-tha]

Think about the KAYA KTB 48" (Korean Traditional Bow).
I have a Hwarang which is very similar and it is my fastest bow @ my 25" draw length. Unbelievable cast even with heavy arrows. Can be shot right or left handed, Mediterranean or with thumb glove/ring. Light to carry and affordable!!!

[VictoryHunter]

Thanks tecum-tha I was just checking out the Kaya Kahn because it has a shelf and is designed for finger shooting. I think that one of these cool little horesbows might be the ticket. Very affordable. What poundage is your bow?

[Sixby]

I would get her a super nice used custom. It seems like people think the first bow should be a bow that is cheaper. I got my wife the best I could afford when I started her in archery. She ended up winning Western division of the IBOs in 1990, and is a lifetime bowhunter.

God bless, Steve

[Cootling]

My philosophy is to put the money into a good riser (which I consider the heart and soul of a bow) and start with inexpensive limbs that will be outgrown before long.

The Axiom limbs shown on my daughters' bows in my previous post are about $80.  They look nice, shoot well, and are easy to resell.

[Sixby]

I sure hear a lot of good things about the Hoyt Excel riser and Black Max limb combos. I guess they shoot lights out.

God bless, Steve

[Bear Heart]

I am thinking it is not just lenght but string angle that is a factor.

[johnnyk71]

Maddog.

[Fanto]

Ragim taiga is a winner for a wife first bow. I got my wife hers in 30lb. They are a 48" horse bow, actually they are a heavily reflex/ deflex longbow because the string only touches the limb at the nock groove so they are quiet too. Put a 6 strand string on, get some really light arrows and they are a blast! Made in Italy and about 250

[chris K.]

Call Dan Toelke about one of his 52 inch bows with black glass. That will cut the cost for you.

[CatSplat]

Originally posted by VictoryHunter:
Good stuff! Thanks for the info guys. So far I haven't had much luck except with Bodnik Kiowa and the Black Mountain Sheepeater. This will be her first bow so I am price conscious but she shows a lot of promise! She and I are both pretty excited about this.

I shot a Kiowa for the first time a couple weeks ago and was quite surprised at how well that thing shot for a lower-priced bow. If I needed a short bow and didn't want to spend megabucks, I'd be looking at a Kiowa or a used bow.

[Gen273]

Give Kent Roberts at TIMBERGHOST Archery a look. I love short bows, and he builds some of the best. He has a nice 56 inch hybrid longbow and a super sweet 52 inch static tip.

[threeunder]

Lots of good choices available.

Hill Country Bobcat
Bear K-Mag
Bear Super Mag
Hill Country Cree
Big Jim's Thunderchild
Toelke Kestrel

[BWD]

56" Kanati

[Bobby Urban]

I am built like your wife - at least in height and draw length and shoot up to 66" bows fine but prefer 60" and below.  She should be fine with 56" or less and if she is RH there is a lot of used stuff out there.  Fortunately most of the shoties are also built for shorter draw lengths so the option should be available to get a really nice used bow at a reasonable price due to a limited market.  If I were not a lefty I would have so many more bows.

[Kris]

I have a 54" Shrew Lil' Favorite recurve I'd be willing to part with.  It would draw around 45# @ 25".  No waiting time        

It is small in the handle and would work really well for a young shooter or woman.

 

Let me know if interested...good luck!

Kris Herman
[email protected]

[Gator1]

Maddog x2


Exactly what your looking for to get started

[JamesKerr]

Black Widow has the PSR which is an awesome little bow!

[iohkus]

I have a beautiful Morrison ILF with carbon foam limbs (shorts) 49#@26 (when cranked all the way down/tight) Could probably get the draw weight to 41/42 pounds. Bow is about 48" when strung. Would give you a real deal-if interested.
Will