John,
Thanks for the recommendation. Bears are always regarded as solid bows.
I hear the shorter bows require more concentration and improved fundamentals because they’re inherently more sensitive to small movements. If nothing else, they should force archers to become better shooters.
I used my 60″ in December for a hunting trip and it was a touch awkward in the climber stand. I was able to adapt and overcome, though shooting lanes were very limited because the stand can interfere in places if the bow isn’t canted to some extent.