Longbows in the Houston area

[Talon]

I am interested in shooting a longbow but I have a very long draw length. Im am 6'5" and the last time I actually measured it I was close to 32". Is there anywhere in the Houston area that I can go get measured and possibly try one? I know that many have X amount of pounds at 28"s but Im afraid to just pick one then struggle to shoot it. Any advise deeply appreciated.

[El Paisano]

Your draw length should be considerable shorter with a long bow. The shot process is a lot different. I suggest that you find someone that knows how to shoot a longbow and check your draw length with their bow, and with them showing you how to draw one.

[Dry Bones]

Not trying to be complicated or disagree, but it may or may not be different. My compound is a set 27" draw and that is what I draw my longbow and recurve to as well. It depends on anchor and form. I draw both types VERY similar and anchor close to the same. sure the actual shot feels, and looks a lot different but my hold position is similar. Wished I knew of somewhere in Houston to help you, I pretty north of that.
-Have you shot traditional bows before? If not. Remember the farther you draw a bow the more poundage you hold. Almost regardless of what you could draw through on a compound I would not suggest trying more than 40 to 45 lbs max at your draw length to get started. Maybe even lighter. The easier it is to draw at first the more you can learn your form and accuracy.

[DRT]

I'm the same way. I have a 26.5 inch draw on a compound and just under 27 on my recurve.

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[caughtandhobble]

Come see me stretch ☺

[Bisch]

Longbows in the Houston area

Come see me stretch

DO THIS^^^^^^

You are not likely to find a better source of help anywhere!!!!!!

Bisch

[SwampRabbit]

DO THIS^^^^^^

You are not likely to find a better source of help anywhere!!!!!!

Bisch

X2. Ben is the real deal.

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[DRT]

Come see me stretch

I read this hours ago and was wondering how watching you stretch was going to help.

Just got it. [emoji15]

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[Dry Bones]

^^^ I almost wet myself

[caughtandhobble]

I read this hours ago and was wondering how watching you stretch was going to help.

Just got it. [emoji15]

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OK, I should have said come see me Talon.

My oldest son is 6'-5", we call him "stretch". I guess it seemed to make sense to me, lol.

Anyways, Talon you're welcome to come by and shoot with me anytime my friend.

[DRT]

Nah, it's perfectly clear. I'm a tad slow.

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[caughtandhobble]

Nah, it's perfectly clear. I'm a tad slow.

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It's OK, you hunt in San Saba I know you have class.


Bisch and Scott thanks for the kind words. What do y'all want?

[BDann]

I've got a couple of bows you are welcome to shoot. I draw 31.5", so my bows should give you a pretty fair idea of what to look for. PM if you want to shoot.