How to Choose the Right Bow Length

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Having the right length traditional bow can have a big impact in your enjoyment of shooting archery. We discuss the advantages of a longer traditional bow and the benefits of a shorter bow.
Note: It is best to know your draw length before choosing a proper bow length.
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@cliffbrown4217 2 жыл бұрын

This type of information is needed , In the beginning I spent thousands on the wrong equipment, you don't have to learn the hard way folks do your homework.

@ericmiller1100 2 жыл бұрын

I have a stygian just like you have on the table there mine is 50lbs. Love that bow btw. I have a 28 inch draw, I will say that my arm does wear out faster shooting the 56 inch stygian than my 64 inch ILF and 62 inch take down. But I can shoot the smaller bow just as well at hunting ranges (out to 30 yards). Thanks for the good Instructional videos Keep them coming!

@user-yt5lb6yj4l 8 ай бұрын

Always accurate, informative and professional. A wealth of traditional knowledge. THANKYOU

@cliffbrown4217 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information.

@JimJonesKoolaid Жыл бұрын

3 Rivers is the best

@jazzm45 2 жыл бұрын

Firstly this is great information and things that those of us just starting out really need to know before we spend our money on completely the wrong thing. One of the bows that I have been liking the look of is the Samick Discovery. As it seems to be able to be used for target with all the bushings for Olympic style accessories and can be stripped down for field. As I don’t know which direction I’ll go in it seems to cover both. However it only has a 17” riser. How will that effect the overall draw ?

@3RiversArchery 2 жыл бұрын

For the overall draw, it would depend what length limbs you pair with the riser. 17" risers are very popular though, so it is a great length for the recreational shooter and bowhunter. As you can use it in both settings comfortably. If looking for more competitive edge, a longer riser can be helpful, but then you have a different bow for hunting.

@daveware4117 Жыл бұрын

Wile i agree with everything said here, i would add something. For my height(6'4") and my draw lenght(28.5") i like a bow between 58" and 60". The reason for this is that i shoot a much more closed stance than alot of other trad archers, yet i cant my bow quite a bit. Ive found that when i shoot longer bows, the string comes into contact with my body. A shorter bow dosnt really do that because of the more "extream" string anglel. If i opened up my stance a little, this wouldnt be an issue, but, this is how i have found that i shoot the most accurate. I have kinda narrow shoulders for my height(thanks alot dad) so thats why my draw length is kinda short for my height. That works out well, because i dont get much stack out of somewhat short bows.

@JohnDoeEagle1 6 ай бұрын

I honestly was baffled by your draw length as well. I'm 5' 10" 203 pounds with a 44" chest and muscular build. My draw length is 28" with a release on a compound and 29" without a release. Most of my buddies in the 6' 1" to 6' 3" range have a 30" or 31" draw. I have another buddy that is 5' 6" or 5' 7" and he is a 26" with release and 27" without.

@KeyofDavid5778 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video I'd like to get in to archery. I like the bow you are holding, how can I purchase one like that I'm 6' 3 ?

@3RiversArchery 2 жыл бұрын

The shorter bow is the www.3riversarchery.com/stygian-recurve-bow.html and the longer one is the DAS Dalaa with a 21" riser: www.3riversarchery.com/das-bows-dalaa-dx5-takedown-bows.html

@JohannesNeumeier 7 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks! If longer bows are more forgiving and smooth, and recurve adds speed, why is it that there are no ~70" recurve bows... why do recurves tend to be shorter compared to long bows?

@3RiversArchery 7 ай бұрын

In competitive target archery a 70" recurve, or in that range, is much more common to see. Normally it is a longer riser section so the limbs are being utilized better. With longer limbs, they do not engage as much as the draw is too short. So the shorter riser allows for a draw in the 28" range to get the better performance out of the recurve. Too big a riser and it is a lot heavier mass weight, and depending on material used, opens to more structural failure chances.

@MrMarkar1959 Жыл бұрын

Is this in New Haven,Indiana?? I was there a long time ago👍🏼

@3RiversArchery Жыл бұрын

We are in Ashley, Indiana since the mid-90s. Before that, we were based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

@jakub_mauricz 2 жыл бұрын

So if I have 28-29” draw, BearPaw Black Kiowa would have been a disaster for me, since it’s only a 52” bow?

@3RiversArchery 2 жыл бұрын

Short answer is yes, but a bow's design makes a big difference. Example, the Stygian recurve we sell is only 56", but with my 29+ inch draw it is still smooth. It has a smaller riser and longer limbs, which makes up for the overall short length. I've not shot the Bearpaw Black Kiowa to say what it would be like at longer draws.

@jakub_mauricz 2 жыл бұрын

@@3RiversArchery thanks for reply! Awesome work you do guys here!

@rawkeeto6508 23 күн бұрын

I am curious about the depth of my bow. How do I know if my bowstring should be wound tighter or loosened? Because I always figured the more shallow your bow is the less tension and therefore the less power. But, I also realize that on the other hand if your bow was more shallow you would have a longer draw and therefore the string would have more travel to put energy into the arrow. Im sure it is a balancing act just as the size of the bow itself is, but I simply do not have the expertise. Any thoughts?

@3RiversArchery 20 күн бұрын

I believe you are referring to brace height (measurement from the string to the belly of the bow). This can have an impact on arrow spine needed, accuracy, shootability, etc. Each bow will have a recommended amount. Normally a bit higher, say 7.5 to 8 inches and up for recurves and takedown bows. With a 1-piece longbow liking more 7 to 7.5". These are general numbers, your bow manufacturer should be able to tell you better for your bow.

@rianporter7139 Жыл бұрын

If you have a 28 inch draw could you still get a 72 inch longbow for the extra smoothness with higher draw weight, or is the difference in draw and loss in performance not worth going above a 64 inch bow?

@3RiversArchery Жыл бұрын

Absolutely you could do that. It will depend on the bow for how well it will shoot, but most bows, of any length, are tillered for a 28" draw length, so you should see good performance from them at your draw.

@BorderArcheryLTD Жыл бұрын

The first 26 seconds of the video. What standard of bow length measurement is this? AMO old school. It was from nock shoulder to nock shoulder unstrung. Round the recurve and straight across the belly. Not the back. And the new definition under ATA is what ever string length delivers the correct brace height. So a steel cable to a standard spec. Say 57" long. Classed as a string for a 60" bow Would deliver a 8" brace would class the bow as 60" long. The bow under the old measurement could be 59" or 60" doesn't matter. I've never seen. A method that measures the bow braced and over the back, so just wondering what standard that is?

@3RiversArchery Жыл бұрын

The measurement would be done unstrung, groove to groove across the back of the bow. It is the older AMO method, but I find it works best for traditional bows. We sell our strings as actual string length, not bow length, so you leave it to what the bow needs for the proper brace.