Bow recommendation for those who are vertically challenged

[medic6]

Our crew is jumping into bow hunting with both feet,  but one of us is short 5'6" with shoes. His draw length is 26 inches.  He is leaning towards the PSE vendetta xs with a 6.5 brace height.   Should a short bow (axle to axle) or a short brace height be a concern?  Others in our group have a reezen. assassin,  passion etc.   Other recommendations or concerns he should think about?  Thanks

[Jason]

Since your looking for short axle to axle bow..I would look at the Diamond Nuclear Ice.

[gasman]

I don't know why you would think that being vertically challenged would be an issue.  

Get a bow tha fits teh person with propper set up, no problem.....

Short axel bows are the norm any more or at least it seams like it.

[Jason]

Our crew is jumping into bow hunting with both feet,  but one of us is short 5'6" with shoes. His draw length is 26 inches.  He is leaning towards the PSE vendetta xs with a 6.5 brace height.   Should a short bow (axle to axle) or a short brace height be a concern?  Others in our group have a reezen. assassin,  passion etc.   Other recommendations or concerns he should think about?  Thanks

The PSE Bowmadness is a really good bow, I don't know much about the Vendetta,
there's a lot of great bows out there even though your vertically challenged, stay in the 30-32" ATA range,
and the bows with a longer brace height will be more forgiving to shoot 7"-7.5".   
Just shoot a few and see what feels good to you.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

PSE Vendetta XS is a great bow.

Longer brace heights and length does make for a more forgiving and stable bow. However, with a shorter draw length the 6.5 shouldn't be a problem.

Mathews/Hoyt also have great line up's of bows that will fit a 26 inch draw. However they are going to cost more $$$.

My wifes draw length is 25.5 and she killed her buck this year with a Mathews Z-7 at 45 lbs. She had no issues.

[bobcat]

My draw length is somewhere between 26 1/2 and 27 inches, and the problem with a short draw length is that you don't get the speed that most people do. Also I think a lot of the bows aren't available with a draw length as short as 26 inches.

Look at Martin bows. They're reasonably priced and they're easy to adjust draw length with the change of a $15 module.

[mallard79]

Since your looking for short axle to axle bow..I would look at the Diamond Nuclear Ice.

LOL 

True.....that is a SHORT a-a but I think he wants something to hunt with.    The Nuclear Ice is a kids bow that I will be getting my son next summer when he turns 4.  I think it's max draw weight is well under 30lbs! 

As said before, it shouldn't be a problem to find a bow that will work.  Just visit a few shops and shoot some different bows to find the one that fits and shoots the best for you.

[Jason]

All Bowtech Bows start at 26" and they have a few that start at 22"
Diamonds also have Short draw lengths.

[yajsab]

Have him try some bows to see what work, but I am in the same boat (vertically challenge) and my hunting rig is a Bowtech Admiral.  I'm shooting about 430 grn FMJ at 26" with complete pass through on elk.

[Antlershed]

I am 5'6" with a 27.5" DL. I shoot a Mathews Z-7 Xtreme set at 67lbs(maxed out). Like was mentioned, the short draw just makes you lose some speed. My setup chronoed right around 260-265fps.

[medic6]

Thanks for the advise.  I know speed isn't everything,  but it does help when taking down 500lbs of natures finest.  I figure shorter brace height means more time on the string for the arrow, inturn greater speed with a shorter draw.  Thanks again

[buck man]

Well some good advice has been dropped and here is my The hoyt rampage xt would be a great choice. 32" a to a and 40-80# limbs with draw lengths 24.5-30" and lots of speed. nicely priced also.

[garyltbh]

Im only 5ft 4in i shoot a mathews DXT 27in draw 62lbs but im getting a new bow real soon and im getting a bowtech destroyer 340 7in brace hight 27in draw and 60lb ive shot just about every bow i could find and my 2 favorit are the bowtech destroyer and the mathews monster 7 good luck and shoot straight

[D-Rock425]

I have a 27 in draw and shoot a alphamax 35 inch ata.   I think a shorter draw person can shoot a shorter brace height bow a little easier.

[Holg3107]

im 5' 8" with a 27" draw and shoot a browning Mirage, very short compact bow and love it. Lots of bows out there for the vertically challenged just shoot shoot and shoot some more. He shouldnt havee too hard of a time finding something.

[bucklucky]

Axle to Axle has nothing to do with being verticaly challenged. He should buy a bow that he feels good shooting. Go to all the pro shops or one that carrys many different lines of bows and shoot anything he can to get a feal for the different bows. He will figure out what feal good to him. Axle to Axle is over rated IMO .

[thinkingman]

I am a 26" draw and just went through the same thing.
I found that Diamond and Martin seem to have the widest draw range and draw weight.
I found a 2008 Martin Moab Pro at a local shop that was owned by one of the employees.
All accessories, just needed arrows and a release.
50-65lb range.
I haven't chrono'd it yet but expect I'm around 250fps at 60lb.

[archery288]

Axle to Axle has nothing to do with being verticaly challenged. He should buy a bow that he feels good shooting. Go to all the pro shops or one that carrys many different lines of bows and shoot anything he can to get a feal for the different bows. He will figure out what feal good to him. Axle to Axle is over rated IMO .

X2!  I am only 5'6" myself.. I shoot a 27" draw and I have shot numerous different ATA bows.. The most important factor when buying a bow - buy one that has the correct draw length!  The biggest mistake numerous archers make is they want more speed so they increase their draw length.. Problem is, the bow doesn't fit them and it is less accurate.  Generally the longer the ATA, the more forgiving a bow will be when it comes to hand torque etc because the riser is straighter, and they generally have a more generous brace height..  If you want a short bow, by the Mathews Z7 extreme, it's only 28" ATA.. Probably a good choice for speed for a shorter draw length as well..  Just go shoot some bows and find the one that feels best in your hands, and don't get caught up in the speed game because with a 26" draw length, your will never get the speed that a 29 or 30" draw lenght will.. Just get comfortable, and be accurate and you'll take down animals!

[Kain]

I got a PSE Bowmadness XS.  8" brace and 25-30" draw length adjustable in 1/2" increments without a bow press.  29.25" ATA but I dont think that matter for how tall a person is.  My dad is 5'6" and has shot large compounds for years before the short bows came out.