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Offline doubletall

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Recurve for a tall guy?
« on: January 31, 2014, 09:35:59 AM »
I’m looking into getting my 10 year old daughter into target shooting and would like to find a recurve for myself.  I’m 6’7” with a “wing span” of 81”.  Are there any other freakishly tall guys out there that can recommend a specific bow to start with?  Also, where is a good pro shop somewhat close to Tacoma.  I was at Cabelas last weekend and the guy told me “we don’t have a bow that will fit you”!
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Re: Recurve for a tall guy?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2014, 10:34:24 PM »
Try Great Northwest in Puyallup.    :tup:
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Re: Recurve for a tall guy?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2014, 02:22:35 PM »
I'd try and find a 66" recurve that's 40 - 45#'s at 29".  If your draw is longer than 29", say 30 to 31"... then you'll be pulling 3 to 6#'s more then the draw weight.  My recurve is 60# @ 29", so another inch of draw would make 63#'s.

You're more apt to find a used custom bow with those dimensions then you are a factory bow.  Most factory bows are rated to 28" for the draw.  If you're new to archery, the lighter the better for starting out. 
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Re: Recurve for a tall guy?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2014, 03:14:08 PM »
I'd try and find a 66" recurve that's 40 - 45#'s at 29".  If your draw is longer than 29", say 30 to 31"... then you'll be pulling 3 to 6#'s more then the draw weight.  My recurve is 60# @ 29", so another inch of draw would make 63#'s.

You're more apt to find a used custom bow with those dimensions then you are a factory bow.  Most factory bows are rated to 28" for the draw.  If you're new to archery, the lighter the better for starting out.

I agree!  66" would be my absolute minimum length for someone around 32" draw length.  For just target shooting you might do well looking into a used FITA bow instead of an all wood bow.  If Hoyt is too spendy something like a PSE Summit (about $250) would get you started without the pain of buying a full fledged FITA bow.  DAS 21" riser and long limbs would get you to 66" as well without breaking the $900 mark.  I might post a "Want To Buy" flyer at the Kenmore range asking for a used 66 or 68" FITA bow.

In all wood October Mountain does offer a 68" entry level bow in their Adventure 2.0 model.  Not the highest quality in the world, but it's a fun bow to shoot and won't set you back too much in the bank account.

If all wood and hunting design is on your list you are probably looking at a custom and a long wait.  You could possibly get away with a bow shorter if you got one known for smoothness and not so much speed...something like Gore's/Cascade.  Or possibly Cascade could custom make a longer riser for you.  But, I do not know what his policy is on that.  You'd have to call them.
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Re: Recurve for a tall guy?
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2014, 03:19:56 PM »
I'm only 6'5" and I have a 81" wing span. Geez short arms  :chuckle:
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Re: Recurve for a tall guy?
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2014, 06:00:59 PM »
DT... Drawing to 30, 31, 32 is not a big deal for the right recurve. If you are wanting to target shoot though, yeah, get into a Fita rig like suggested. The best thing to do would be to call Lancaster Archery... just google it and get the number and ask them what would be a good start/economy bow. (unless you want to spend money... the sky is the limit!)

LOTS of options! For your daugther too...

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