Too long a bow??

[ptlmg]

hehe

[jmack]

I've read that the optimum length for a longbow (be it of classic shape, or R/D) falls anywhere between 64"-68" depending on draw length. I had a hill bow that was 69", it drew like buttah, but was just too long for me to hunt with. I sold it, and bought a "longbow" that was 55". It's perfect for hunting, but it stacks like a mofo. I'm now shooting a carbon/foam longbow that's 60". It's about the best of both worlds. It's a high end bow, but I've learned that you definitely get what you pay for.

[Chunky]

Like they have said above, longer usually means smoother and more forgiving, but more difficult to use in hunting situations be it a tree stand or ground blind.

[Mike Murphey]

Be careful on the length...when hunting the longer bows can be a problem hitting limbs on trees and ground blinds could be out of the question.....

[Breeze430]

I'm 6' 5" and have shot everything from 58" to 64" shoot a bunch see what feels good.

Breeze

[Ron]

I started with shorter bows, but I keep going up and the longer ones are much smoother drawing to me. Just my $0.02.