Recurve riser length

[@Robbbobb91]

"if you're 7' tall...". 😂. Very informative video, that just made me chuckle a bit. 👍👍👍

[@mrnice752]

I actually disagree with you here, and you missed out some vital info. You don't need to decide your bow length. First you decide limb length, not riser. This is decided by Draw length, not height. Under 27"-short, 27-29"-medium, 29"+ -long limbs. Yes shorter limbs are slightly faster than longer limbs but the draw weight curve(stack) is massive at over 28" and hand shock is more noticeable. Short limbs feel snappy while long limbs are smoother. Next the riser, decided by shooting style. Olympic? 23-25" riser. Olympic but you're over 30" draw? -27" riser. Same for target barebow. Longer risers create a wider bowstring angle at full draw to reduce 'arrow pinch' and give you multiple string contact points on the face for a more consistant anchor. Hunting/Trad? - Whatever you like the look of, 15"-21" typically shorter risers for field bows as long bows are simply less practical in the bush. I'm sure you've covered all this before but I found this video a bit lacking.

[@kaizen5023]

thanks, this is more of the information I was looking for.

[@floriandraxler3868]

thank you more info then "doesent matter"

[@irishrose89775]

Thanks for the great information! As a beginning archer with no real tournament archery shop in my area I really appreciate the reasoning and insights!

[@arioskuter]

My riser are only 17" length. You said shortening 2" (of riser) will raise poundage by 2# so: If my limb is 36 lbs, 25 minus 17 equal 8", meant 4 times. So my real poundage is 44 lbs? Is this correct? I haven't a scale, so I can't proof yet. And I haven't calculate it theoretical either.

[@ZephrusPrime]

String angle to anchor is a more determining factor for bow length. That's why the Koreans mostly all shoot 70". If you see a Korean with a kisser button on the string then they are shooting a 68". It will have nothing to do with draw length or the height of the archer.

[@Trth1707]

Thank you, I am short (161cm) and was a bit worried the 25 inch riser I bought was inappropriate. I am a beginner, not an olympic hopeful, so a 25 inch riser with short limbs should be ok. Really like and appreciate the time you take to do your videos.

[@toxicfrog6943]

not sure if you willl reply but how did that go for you im 5 7 but i like the sound of a small bow lik a 66 inch

[@GARBAGE3995]

Don't you think someone 7 foot tall might want a 73" bow or something longer?

[@hvonwolfenstein2638]

+James Gaze lol

[@Alberto-vl7qj]

Unusual get one made on misure

[@VUO4E]

yes, a 74. And he didn't mention how a 23 riser with long limbs is very different compared to a 25 riser with short limbs.

[@jake4194]

He meant to say 6 foot, so yes someone 7 foot tall would need the biggest riser and limbs available probably lol

[@Piasecznik72]

I could agree to some extent. I've been shooting SF Forged + with SF Elite long limbs. That setup with my 210cm arms span finger to finger gave me string to limb angle 91 degree at full draw, resulting with delaminated limbs after one season. Now I'm shooting NanoMax 27" riser with Wiawis NS limbs and so far 2 seasons went without any unpleasant suprises.

[@nucleaireoupas4172]

Hey🖐🏻 Can you please help me. I'm 205cm (6foot8) 27" riser and 70" limbs are enough for me or not? What do you think? And Is 27" the biggest size for risers???

[@Piasecznik72]

@@nucleaireoupas4172 Now I'm shooting Gillo GT 29" riser and it works much better and tune much better than 27". It is built with bare bow archers in mind but works for olimpic archers as well. If you are 205cm tall your arm span is probably around 200-210 so definitely 29" riser is recommended.

[@nucleaireoupas4172]

@@Piasecznik72 you reccomend to use 29" riser with which limbs combination? Large or xlarge (74" or 76") which one feels better? I don't have any possibilities to try before buying unf. But somebody says that xlarge limbs feels so unwieldiness/clunkiness. What do you think?

[@nucleaireoupas4172]

@@Piasecznik72 and can you please explain me the difference between 27" riser with xlarge limbs and 29" riser with large limbs. Technically, both have same bow length (74") but If you prefer to use 29", I think you have reasons for that 😅 What is the feeling difference?

[@Piasecznik72]

@@nucleaireoupas4172 Basically longer the limbs more variables depends on them less on riser itself. Given fact that the only thing tunable (for ordinary archers anyway) is the riser, when you have extremely long limbs and short riser, you are dealing with a lot of variables you cant tune. Also it makes limbs work harder. To achieve long draw length it has to flex more which in itself creates a lot of problems and stress in limbs resulting with accelerated wear. It may be also due to riser geometry. But I had 25" riser, 27" riser and now 29" riser and using same limbs on each of the risers with same brace height gives me less flex on 29" riser than on 27" and even lesser than 25".

[@eqlzr2]

But, and there doesn't seem to be any consensus on this anyway that I've been able to find, how exactly do you measure your bow length to know that you have say a 68" bow? Some sources say measure the belly side, some say the back side, some say unstrung, some say strung. And, when you order limbs, how do you know exactly how long in inches a short, medium or long limb is? You'd think something so basic, where people talk about "correct" bow lengths all the time, would be clearly specified in terms of how exactly your recurve bow length is measured. Thx.

[@aussiedeplorable8670]

Best to shoot as short a bow that you can still be comfortable with. Draw length is the most important consideration rather than body height.

[@subipradebadhikary]

It depends upon your arm span and not your height to that extent.

[@eleanorbridges]

what would you recommend for someone really short, I'm only 5' so is it possible to get an extra short

[@Backin_Theday]

Nice Video. When they measure a recurve riser, do they measure limb bolt to limb bolt or the entire length of the riser material?

[@kennethgreen8413]

Let me know when you find out

[@kennethgreen8413]

How do I measure a riser with a ruler that is from where to where no one covers this

[@kevinroberts9580]

I have been shooting a black widow 64 in. Recurve since 1995 and done pretty well on the 3D tournaments and the little bit of field. I am thinking of getting a metal Riser bow with ilf limbs and trying that. Don't know much about them. I am 6.5" tall and have a 32" draw. What size Riser and limb length should I purchase? I shoot Black Eagle arrows because they coming 33 and 34 in length.

[@mugsy_71]

I'm about the same size . What did you end up going with ?

[@tedsnider1957]

Thanks for all the info!! I've heard you mention youth archers several times. Can you give any guidance on riser lengths and limb lengths (and pound) selection for youth?

[@ivymcgrowgreen1079]

Thank you for this video, it helped clarify a lot!

[@ColCastree]

7 foot tall? you men 6 foot?

[@phantomcruizer]

Excellent advice.

[@jackboyd147]

what riser do i want for a 66" bow

[@yubasuresh9668]

Hi ... do u have 21 riser in stock ... please let me know

[@nucleaireoupas4172]

What about a 6 foot 8 person? 27 is enough and biggest option for me???

[@jake4194]

Go with the biggest you can find, IF you want a target shooting bow

[@Cwirpc]

Helped alot, thank you

[@jackboyd147]

hoy can you get in touch with archery shops when they never answer people

[@anythingmimi]

how about a 5'1 midget like me? im going back to archery and i used to shoot ah 36lbs 66" limbs dfrom what i remember please help

[@donmcleod8307]

Thanks!

[@roflpopzgaming7453]

Hi Steven. I am 6" 5 ft. tall and looking to buy a hunting bow. People that I've spoken with recommend me to buy a bow at 62" with 45#, but what do you think? The riser that I have been looking at is 21", so I am thinking I'll get too much fingerpinch, if I got for a 62" overall?

[@mugsy_71]

I am about the same size . What did you end up going with ?

[@Funboxperiment]

Sir plzz review riser(epic fusion,krossen xenia 2) & limbs(epic fusion ex carbon,soul flash carbon)

[@igorzlatkovic8683]

I am 1.97 m I used 70" for 2 years and it was more than fine, but now I am using 72" bow and it is perfect for me. But that's not because of my height, it is because I like the feeling more.

[@nucleaireoupas4172]

I'm about 205cm. Do you have aby suggestions for me? Is 27" riser & 72" limbs setup enough for me? Or can I find any bigger riser than 27" in market?

[@jarodstevens2710]

Mr hann , love yer channel. Would like more videos!! But I'm aware that you are most definitely busy !!😲 Will you if at all possible do one of your full reviews on the new bear LST ? groups , speed , the whole shabangabang!? LOL !! You're a badass thanks👍😝

[@georgesmith6967]

thank you

[@Xarkom89]

My arm span is 74 inches, still confused what riser to buy... (newbie to all this, I just want to buy a bow already and start practicing.(

[@nucleaireoupas4172]

What did u do???

[@JakeBullit123]

Seven Foot tall! What do you feed your archers on!

[@ColCastree]

7 foot you progress to spears

[@redhongkong]

i guess most kids start out with 64" setup (23" riser and short limb)

[@Carterpfly]

Only in Australia is 7 foot giants considered nomal. :)

[@helphelpimbeingrepressed9347]

Jesus, what do they feed em?! :P

[@stevewalsh2721]

I'm 5'6" and I'm Australian.

[@potassiumcyanide3857]

Take short riser with short limb then you automatically turn it into hunting recurve

[@hassanabdelhamed2924]

what is the beast length for hunting

[@redhongkong]

as short as possible crossbow compoundbow or rifle XD

[@teragrammi]

Hi, thanks for the vids. I'm 5' 11" and would like to start target barebow indoor. I think a win& win black wolf would be great. Do you see any issues. Thx. Don

[@Carterpfly]

Don & Marg Page barebow shooting ( fingers below the arrow and string walking) is easier with a longer bow due to the more comfortable string angle. The shorter the bow, the sharper the angle.

[@emailyarabrandao]

i need help please! i am a small FEMALE, 5,08 feet, 120 pounds, right eye dominant and write with my right hand. the measurament i got from my finger to finger (draw length) was 1,61cm which i converted here and got 63,4 inches. i then divdided the above 63,4 inches by 2,25 and got 28,1. which by your list here i should get a total lengh bow between 66 to 68. did i caculate all the above correct? should i still go with a 23 inch riser just in case i think a 66 inch bow lengh will be too big for me? this way i can always have the option to get limbs to fit better? because if i got with a 25 inch riser, i wont be able to move lower then 66 inches lengh.

[@dazeen9591]

pretty sure you're supposed to divide by 2.5 and not by 2.25, but don't quote me on that.

[@cyropower7808]

I think it's safe to go with a 23 inch riser or a 21 inch riser.

[@JakeBullit123]

Surely the weight would make a difference for a youth or some females.

[@johnlemuelm.santiago6036]

Shorter the bow the faster the arrow hit the target

[@franks4103]

Seven foot tall :)

[@floriandraxler3868]

From a seller that has stacked up Risers for about a grand i would not want an answer like it doesnt matter unless i compiet in olympic ?? what the f dude all archers under the 0.0001% mark wont feel anyyy differenc even if so. There are differeces so tell then and dont just say you are anyways not worth it.

[@jamesrobertson6959]

I don’t think he meant to say a 7 foot person. If your 7 foot take up basketball, just kidding. Good video otherwise.