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Author Topic: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?  (Read 1194 times)

Offline Archer Dave

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Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« on: February 13, 2015, 05:06:00 PM »
As the title says, what is your favorite R/D or Hybrid longbow length?

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2015, 05:06:00 PM »
62 or 64 inches.  Brian

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2015, 05:08:00 PM »
Put your votes in and let us know!!   :D

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2015, 05:39:00 PM »
I chose 64" (but its really a toss up between 64" & 66") I only draw a bit over 28", but I like the feel of a longer bow.

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2015, 05:44:00 PM »
Interesting results so far. Cool poll. rat'
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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2015, 05:49:00 PM »
I'm for the short ones

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2015, 06:44:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by phil_des_bois:
I'm for the short ones
Me 2. 56"
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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2015, 06:56:00 PM »
Voted 64" but get advice from the bowyer as design plays a part.
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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2015, 07:57:00 PM »
Since the post title said r/d I'm gonna interpret that as classic r/d, not hybrid and say that 64"-66" is my favorite all around for a classic r/d.  Now hybrids are a different story and design is a big factor.  My favorite is of course my 56" Elkheart.  Otherwise I'd say 58-60" depending on the design does pretty good for my 29ish draw.
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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2015, 08:02:00 PM »
62 for my 30 inch draw
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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2015, 08:26:00 PM »
58 or 60 for my 29" draw.

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2015, 08:41:00 PM »
I like 64 in a R/D........
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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2015, 09:45:00 PM »
My current goto bow is a 64" Sarrels Blueridge R/D longbow. The one before this one was a 62" and at the time I thought it could not get any better. The 64" is better to me.

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2015, 10:46:00 PM »
62 " or 64"' depending on the bow/bowyer.  My Pronghorn 3-pc. And Leon Stewart 1-pc. Slammer Special are 62".  My WhippenStick 1-pc. Is 64".  Very happy about how they all perform for me.
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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2015, 11:45:00 PM »
56" Kanati 26" draw

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #15 on: February 14, 2015, 09:45:00 AM »
58" 26" draw

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #16 on: February 14, 2015, 11:43:00 AM »
I voted 62" based on a mild D/R bow.  With a more aggressive hybrid I generally like 58" for my 26" draw.
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Offline Archer Dave

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2015, 11:45:00 AM »
Nice guys. I think this is going to be fun to watch. Almost hit the 100 mark.

Keep the votes coming.

Thanks
Dave

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2015, 04:53:00 PM »
Enjoy shooting 56" hybrid long bows    :archer2:

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Re: Favorite R/D Longbow Length?
« Reply #19 on: February 14, 2015, 06:03:00 PM »
I like 64"
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