Long Draw 31.5" or > .... 2010 Compounds list Updated 2/8/10

[haus]

the string is just a bit farther away from the eye so usally you just have to shoot a bit bigger peep

....and it makes sense to me now because of this, which is what I was looking for.

As for the rest of your post; I said whatever works for you is what matters in my first response did I not? At 6'7" you don't think I don't have an understanding of this? lol, it is the way of life when your my height for just about anything, including archery; it sux but is what it is, less I start choppin' stuff off  

I have a 30" Reflex Grizzly at the moment, I make it work, first bow, good buy, cheap full setup, no point to go all in when your testing the waters, wanting to see what you like/dislike. It's not ideal due to the draw and I have to compensate for it and that compensation can increase the probabilities of throwing off my shot much more than if I were using a 32" draw, regardless of whether I shoot 10,000 arrows through the thing don't matter, thats just plain physics. If you think that doesn't apply to you then your just crazy I don't care how much crap you've slung  

[haus]

As Carp said consistency with archery is the key.  An exaggerated example would be instinctive shooting and drawing your anchorpoint back to your right nipple.  As long as you shot it the same way every time and your anchor point was the same everytime you could learn with repetition to shoot accurately.  Why we dont shoot that way is keeping everything in line from target to eye is easier for the brain to compute.

Shootmoore

  nice example
regarding the original reason for my post, what do ya think of that APA? Looks like I'd have to make a trip down to Longview to check one out though.

[Shootmoore]

I am just happy to see someone else built like an orangutan!  31 1/2 here and when looking at bows for sale this year I was noticing that they are all short draws.  Guess I will keep shooting the PSE Fireflight and purchase my new longbow.

Shootmoore

least we can pull off the "i'm just a tree" routine if the deer bust us 

Oh yea and at least your 32" draw is consistant to your height!  I'm only 5-11.  Try finding longsleeve shirts for a guy 5-11 with the same wingspan you have?  I dont have to bend over to scratch my knees I guess!

[haus]

i have not had that problem as far as far as having your eye farther away. i almost think it helps makes the pins seem smaller because they are farther away.

Thats interesting, I'll have to try that when I get the new bow.  

[haus]

Oh yea and at least your 32" draw is consistant to your height!  I'm only 5-11.  Try finding longsleeve shirts for a guy 5-11 with the same wingspan you have?  I dont have to bend over to scratch my knees I guess!

   so I'm guessing your bow choice is even more limited in that you need a 32" draw with at least a low 30" axle to axle? Or does it matter to you?

[Shootmoore]

Oh yea and at least your 32" draw is consistant to your height!  I'm only 5-11.  Try finding longsleeve shirts for a guy 5-11 with the same wingspan you have?  I dont have to bend over to scratch my knees I guess!

   so I'm guessing your bow choice is even more limited in that you need a 32" draw with at least a low 30" axle to axle? Or does it matter to you?

Don't matter to me really, I prefer longer axle to axle as they seem to be more forgiving and god knows I need al lthe forgivness I can get.  I shoot 68" recurves and 68 to 72" longbows.

Shootmoore

[haus]

Don't matter to me really, I prefer longer axle to axle as they seem to be more forgiving and god knows I need al lthe forgivness I can get.  I shoot 68" recurves and 68 to 72" longbows.

Shootmoore

I'm with ya on that, my grizzly is a 37", I'm surprised at times how well it makes up for my umm....less than sniper shooting stability  Learning to navigate through the westside brush with a compound is a bit interesting at times though 

[littlebuf]

before i bought a bow i did the whole ratio thing for your draw length and it came out to me having a 33 1/2 inch draw. well then when i went to get a bow i found that a 30 inch draw with a d loop fit me perfect (just a regular d loop nothing huge), and i mean absolutely perfect. go get one fitted to you before you think your options are limited. 30 inch bow fits me but i still cant find a flannel  

[carpsniperg2]

since you are a new haus if i were you go to a pro shop and get fitted right and see what you shoot the best. and not have to guess and order a bow that won't fit.

[littlebuf]

since you are a new haus if i were you go to a pro shop and get fitted right and see what you shoot the best. and not have to guess and order a bow that won't fit.

  go have a pro set you up. its a lot of money to spend and you want it right

[IronMike]

I have a 33" draw and I shoot Darton bows, if you can find a bow shop out here that carries them check out the Pro 5000 2 1/2 cam, I absolutely love mine.

[fishcrazy]

I'm in the same boat. It looks like I will need a 31" bow myself. I have gone to a shop and been fitted but am going to look at bending my arm a little and possible the D loop. I really want to get into a shorter draw so I can get a nice bow.

I found the Bowtech Sentinal was a good shooter for long armed guys like us.


They make bows for guys that look like a T-Rex!!! little short arms.

you know what they say about guys with long arms!! 

Kris

[haus]

I have a 33" draw and I shoot Darton bows, if you can find a bow shop out here that carries them check out the Pro 5000 2 1/2 cam, I absolutely love mine.

Shop listed in Olympia on the Darton site, alpines around at several spots, apa's the one that I'll have to do some drivin for.

since you are a new haus if i were you go to a pro shop and get fitted right and see what you shoot the best. and not have to guess and order a bow that won't fit.

have  pro shops though....need a little more independent knowledge rather than go in there blind and come out broke, know what I mean?  Good to hear whats worked for others and some of the options that are available, didn't hear much of that at the proshop's, go figure. lot of upselling though  Looks like I'll have to do some drivin' to test out the few models that are available at 32". 32",standard loop, with my cobra release hooked on feels the best and gave the best results so far.

[xXx Archery]

I would look at the PSE Vendetta XL 35" ata goes from 26.5 to 32.5 draw with 7.25 BH and 328 IBO speed all for only 679.00

[JBar]

IMO I think if a pro shop tried to send me out the door with a bow that was too short and a 2 or 3 inch loop I'd be a little  That's just trying to make a sale not find what works for you. Your options are a little limited but I would try to find a bow that actually fit me before asking a shop to put on a cheesy 2 inch loop on a short bow. Like XXX said give the Vendetta a try it looks like it would be a good bow, it's not a Mathews but...