bow length

[crow]

#4793

i’m 6’6 and have a 32 1/2 draw length.what length bow would fit me.right now i’m shooting a 60″pse blackhawk which i love.but it stack’s like man,so i don’t anchor it normally.i shoot excellant groups out to 20 yard’s,but my shoulder is starting to hurt alot.any help would be appreciated.thx

[Stephen Graf]

#34332

Drop the bow weight, and do it now! That shoulder could become an injury that lasts a lifetime.

If you are going to shoot recurves, a 64 or 66 inch would work. In Longbows, nothing less than 66 inch.

If you are new to shooting, I would get a 45lb bow. Shoot that for a year, then move up in increments of 5lb every year. So don’t spend a lot on a bow till you decide what type of bow you like, and you settle into your weight zone.

[Wexbow]

#34738

Agree with Steve.

I’m 6’4″ with 31″ draw and shoot a 66″ recurve which works for me. I have a cheap samick takedown that originally had 30lb limbs that stretched out to 70″ which was a great way to learn proper form. I’ve switched the limbs to 45lb and a total length of 66″ as I said. Keeps things cheap until I’ve earned a real bow 😛

Best of luck!

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