How To Choose The Right Traditional Bow Length

Lancaster Archery TexhXPert John Wert explains options when choosing the most appropriate bow length for a traditional archer.

[@crievelharde]

Why is this video so helpful? I finally understand what appropriate bow and arrows I should get. Now, I am ready. Thank you so much! 😊

[@johnferdon6525]

Very informative, exactly what I was looking for.

[@KrillMister57]

Found a lot of good information about the length of the bow and what drawlength to go for. Thank you for a helpfull video!

[@americanpatriot661]

Gr8 info thx, always learning something new about archery

[@aussiefarmer8741]

A very concise video. Well done.

[@konstantinethegr8]

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[@cliffbrown4217]

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[@crosisofborg5524]

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[@silverlake973]

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[@TheMotigabay]

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[@brianurban6038]

Excellent video for us newbies 👍

[@nothyperbole4984]

Draw length and type of traditional Archery equipment is a personal choice. Fred Bear was around 130 lbs but used bows between 65 and in Africa used a 125 lb recurve at one point. In 1968 I used a 50 lb Bear recurve for Pheasant on the wing, 70 lb for deer, a 35 lb for small game and a 40 lb longbow for target shooting. Whatever feels good for a given event thats your bow weight and length 🎯

[@MrLupold]

Thanks 4 your help!

[@cliffbrown4217]

Great presentation.

[@L1v3FrE3]

Love the T-shirt dude. Thank you for the info!

[@riggs169]

great video. super informative. thanks!

[@mxgryan]

Great info really appreciate it

[@outdoorman808]

Good video John, it would certainly be helpful to new people coming into archery. Does lancaster sell that shirt?

[@cliffbrown4217]

Lancaster archery is the greatest , their service and bargains can not be beat .

[@kenmare16]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@robertelliott6117]

If the bow doesn't have wheels it is traditional! Fred Bear built bows with metal handles decades ago. Let's respect each others choices as far as what we choose to shoot. you are still holding ALL the draw weight no matter what the material of the riser/ limbs are made of.

[@GsyMoo]

@@WorldsApartCreations Modern Traditional vs Classic

[@bullrambler]

Thanks for sharing a lot of helpful information. i have two questions to ask. 1. Where does the issue of stacking come into effect on bow length...? 2. Or, where does one experience the effects of stacking happen with bows of the same poundage at different lengths of bow...? My draw length is 30 inches.

[@fitpro25]

Great video

[@jonathanstaley3883]

Fantastic advice! What draw weight do you use with your 58” bow?

[@americaforamericans4768]

I found this to be without any real study of different traditional bows at all. First I personaly own several one piece bows, Grizzly, Magnum, black bear at 62, 58 and 52 inches and have a 28 in draw. All preform as expected, and the 52 in grizzly magnum is a dream at 50#, no slap, no pull, no heavy vibration or hand shock......shoots better than the black bear @ 50# and just as smooth as either of my grizzly's at 42# -58". All depends on quality of bow.

[@aljnddlgdl]

My draw lenght is 26.7 and i was thinking of getting size 66' based on recommended size chart. What do you think is this too big or small? Btw, im a beginner.

[@scottbrougher4615]

love the shirt

[@HousingBritian]

Brilliant

[@dimasputra7450]

hello lancaster..I have 26 draw length what kind of bow (fread bear) which suitable for me?super mag 48,ausable, ect..?thanks before..

[@gigilaco]

So what are the exact inches for a short, medium, and long bow limb?

[@israel8886]

hi would hoyt quattro long limbs be ok for my buffalo i have a 29and half draw lenth and one more q im looking at limbs with with limb saver bases on them one appartly fell off so he cut the other off ,would these limbs be ok thanks peter

[@angelbowman1486]

hi john, I have a question about my barebow setup. Im a barebow target 3d and Hunter. i shot a Hoyt eclipse with med sf carbon foam core limbs. by draw is 28 1/4 and i pull 46 on my 3d and target set up. my issue is that i shot with Hoyt stealth shots on my bow. i cant find ant wa rule isue that says i cant use them but i have had comments that i cant. as far as i can see they are not in my sight window so cant be used as a sighting point. also they act like the vibration dampening that people stick to there limbs. i know your the man to ask as your relay into your trad and barebow. many thanks

[@MrArtem2033]

прикольно. в детстве серьезно занимался стрельбой из лука. приятно смотреть как интрумент изменился за 25 лет))) у меня бы лук "ямаха" тяжелый но мощный)

[@BC9696]

Would a shorter bow add KE compared to a longer bow or vice versa? I shoot a 27.5" DL with a Elite Energy 32 CB and 68lb DW. Looking at getting a Hoyt Satori, should I go 17" riser and medium limbs? Thinking 45lb for hunting. Sound close?

[@somanoma6465]

And how do I know the draw length?

[@SuperHutch7]

What was the first bow you showed at 58"?

[@tucker2074]

Thankyou

[@zombiewack]

I am 5'8" but long arms....lady at cabelas told me a 61" is approprate...is that about accurate?

[@johnnyfisalive]

i'm new to this archery, all i know is that I'm 5'8'' what do you recommend for me

[@TwistedSisterHaratiofales]

I am pissed because I have a 62" Monarch that I started out with, at 45# draw at 28". I have sequentially moved up from 45# to 60# until I shoot 200 shots a day at 20 meters. I want to move up to 80# limbs but they dont make them. I am considering buying the tools so I can make me some, or getting some 30# limbs and cutting the mid section out and clamping them to the 55# limbs and using my Pound Tester to adjust it. My main question is the longer the length ad more pounds to the draw length or not. In other words would a 66 inch bow and a 58 inch bow that are both rated at 45# at 28 inch draw. Which one would have more pound pull at 32 inches, which is my draw pull?

[@garyv3588]

I believe the shorter limb bows produce more feet per second and they’re probably better for hunting but I think they’re less forgiving if you’re trying to be an accurate shot on the target

[@thehood6067]

So 40 yards and under would be lightning fast? Pretty accurate?

[@ghostriderking1]

Hi I am 5'7" And my draw length is a little less than 28 inch. What would you recommend the size of bow I should buy. Thanks

[@crisvis8905]

child size

[@davidjimenez7777]

I’d guess you’d fit medium limbs and the riser would depend on what you’re using it for. Maybe 17”-19” riser for hunting. Just gotta find out what weight you want the limbs.

[@twinpeakscontracting369]

Sick shirt bro

[@jackboyd147]

i have been loking at a black star bow like the quasar riser with limbs around 50lbs my draw length on my ilf is 8 and a half inches I dso field archery yors truly jaybo

[@pavlodeshko]

Hi, but doesn't shorter riser means more draw weight for a given limbs? If I choose M limbs for 29" draw and fit them on 21 (4"shorter) riser, my poundage will go up 4#, which in turns means I'm drawing them around 2" further. That makes my apparent draw length 31" for those M limbs, doesn't it? Should i worry about stacking?

[@SaneAsylum]

Yep, you have it correct.

[@chriss9898]

Question: How does the draw weight change between a 25" and a 17" riser? Thanks in advance.

[@xfactoroutdoors165]

Subtract 1pound per inch going up in length.

[@harkeeratsingh5742]

thanks

[@roseannwarren1861]

How do you know what your draw length is ?

[@joshuamadread3678]

Which bows are those?

[@billderinbaja3883]

John, lot's of key info here for a beginner... researching my options, want to make good educated choices, a big question: You say hunting bows typically have shorter risers (15/17/19), target/comp bows have longer risers (23/25)... why is that? (I understand the overall length options with L/M/S limbs). One more question... all the bow length charts give recommendations based on "sweet spot" for my draw length... I understand "sweet spot" as essentially best compromise between power & effort. Why do hunters want shorter bows, when this formula says they will be "stacking" draw loads?

[@kaizen5023]

Hunters want shorter bows for maneuverability reasons, going through brush etc., but they know they are going to feel the effort more with a shorter bow. Since they're only shooting one shot, they're okay with that tradeoff.

[@metinemre6]

John where did you get your t-shirt? :) Want one!

[@ledpinkdefsabbathwhokinksd9733]

im 5'5 and think my draw is around 22-24 but idk for sure what should i get?

[@stevenellis9801]

Hello I am 6'1 have a 291/2 inch draw. My takedown recurve has 26 inch riser and a toal bowlwength of 64 inches, what is its best use and how long should my arrows be. Thanks so very much.

[@stevenellis9801]

@Brett Miller Thank you very much for the info. It is very appreciated. Keep videos coming!

[@traesdb11]

Would the Fred Bear super grizzly be a good option for someone who is 6'4 215lbs or is it too short? I would be using it for hunting

[@tomburrows3608]

62 or better.

[@chrisduke3251]

Looking for a RH take down at 64" with multiple # Limb options (30, 40, 50). Traditional or traditional modern.

[@NorthForkFisherman]

What are you willing to spend for it? There are a bunch of different makers. I shoot a 62" 45# / 55# (spare limb set) PSE Impala that I was able to get for under $120.

[@Hazza57t]

what would you recommend for flight archery? i have a 31 inch draw?

[@shane8037]

I don't think TSA will allow this at any length.

[@Flattyart]

Great video. Could you (in text) put in the length in cm or m for us using the metric system. 👍🏻

[@briansanchez6699]

Torben häggqvist you can just type in “inches to cm” ect into google

[@Flattyart]

@@briansanchez6699 I know, but then you would have to stop and start the video eatch time you would have to look at Google.

[@dnsrgurl]

Thanks so much for your video. I am interested in shooting and am new. Not much upper body strength. 62 years old. I have been looking at a Samick Sage but not sure what pound pull to get. Any help is appreciated.

[@williamtran17]

I have a 24.5 draw length. I want a traditional bow from beginner to intermediate. Is 62 inch takedown bow suitable with my draw length?

[@tacticalministries3508]

William Tran I'm 5'9 and I have a 29 inch draw length. my recurve bow is 66 inches

[@deathseller]

Can i participate in barebow with 60inch hunting bow?

[@wildcoolorange]

hi John, thanks for the video. i hereby have this question i feel eager to ask. that, what bow length should i choose, if i want to dress up in a green hoodie and save my city during night time? thanks!

[@bebo7002]

Is a 25" riser with long limbs a 70" bow

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

Yes it is.

[@Emilio2595]

Where can I get that shirt???

[@limyewhock5495]

How about hunting in dense forest like tropical jungle.?

[@CDEfreak]

LOVE the shirt. Where do I find one?

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

Right here! www.lancasterarchery.com/bow-life-american-archer-t-shirt-white.html

[@emailyarabrandao]

please help me? 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? i was thinking in getting a 23 inch riser so this way i have more choices to pick limbs and make it 64 inches total lengh or 66... giving me more possibilities. what do you think? or a 25 inch riser?

[@johnjwert]

Hi Yara, at 5'8" and what appears to be close to a 28" draw I expect a 25" riser with medium limbs would be a great choice for you. A 23" riser with medium limbs is not a bad choice either but most women and me your height choose to shoot 25" risers.

[@emailyarabrandao]

thank you JOHN for your response. just note that, i wrote 5.08 height, which is almost just 5... and you wrote 5.8, which is almost 6. anyhow, with me being just 5 feet, do i still get a 25 inch riser? thank you again!

[@johnjwert]

I see! My mistake. With that in mind, a 23" riser is an excellent choice for you and short limbs are your best choice. This makes for you a 64" amo recurve bow.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

I have T-REX arms.

[@jackboyd2352]

i have a 32inch draw length iam 2:11 big body but not fat i like a strong pull 50-60lb what would you advise

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

70-inch bow

[@eugk1364]

Lancaster Archery Supply hi, me to 2.11 and 32" draw length, I already have 70" entry level bow, but I want to buy Hoyt Gamemaster 2 is it OK for me? I mean hoyt gm2 has only 62" max length

[@isaacdrake8124]

How do you measure your draw length

[@r8chlletters]

You can have someone help measure you when you draw fully. I find that’s the most accurate way.

[@sniperjay0916]

@@r8chlletters Would it be the same length as A compound?

[@-_-_-_-318]

Wingspan divided by 2.5.

[@morgandavis6802]

what is the name if the 64 inch bow?

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

Hoxt Excel recurve riser, 21”, with TradTech BlackMax limbs.

[@Impulse_Photography]

Do you have a video that shows how I can measure my Draw - Length? I am 6ft 2in and I know my draw is greater than 28" because I have a bow that size and it feels too short for me - I need to pull more. I am thinking of guessing at 30" and see how well that works. What do you think?

[@natanku1]

30" would be a good draw length for you. Of course, you would need 30"+ arrows and a proportionally longer bow in order to safety achieve that longer draw length.

[@omartaylor6782]

Im 6'7 with a 34 draw length. Need help in finding a bow

[@daveyponderosa9549]

Omar Taylor Me too buddy. I’m 6’5” with a 33.5 draw length. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tomsearan5641]

What about 1 piece bows?

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

+Tom Searan Same rules apply. We used takedowns to demonstrate in the video, but the rules for picking the right length are the same for one-piece or takedown bows.

[@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82]

Hi I'm a very tall man at 6'9 looking for a recurve bow any ideas people? Any help would be appreciated.

[@-_-_-_-318]

You need to figure out your draw length first to determine the length of bow suitable to you. I'm 6'4 with a 31 inch DL so I chose to build my own bow using a 25 inch riser and long limbs for a 70 inch recurve. Note that you can shoot whatever bow you want but if it's too short you'll get stacking.

[@billybatesjr1845]

My very first bow was a compound bow bear Kodiak Magnum the arrows was cut at 31 in and I shot the bow very well i hit my mark. But later on I sold it !! Gave up on shooting a bow anyways I'm wanting to get a recurve I'm 6' 2" tall I'm wanting basically a bowl that I could go out and hunt with if I wanted to and something just to play around with for like target shooting what would be my best bow I want a recurve nothing really expensive. $ 200 and under !! I don't want an overly-long bow but I don't want a real short bow ?

[@gigilaco]

Billy Bates Jr Hey Billy, if you’re still looking you should check out the ET-1 by with Raptor limbs by Nika archery. I’m 6’4” and it’s perfectly fine with me. Plus since it’s ILF you can always get more limbs later!

[@coyote7419]

Just when thought had an idea and mightve choosen a deceant bow im all confused again :( So calculated draw length is 27.5/28... I went with a 62 inch bow even tho calculations say a 68 bow but some dont even offer that long of bow but the draw lengths are the same?!?! So i potentially could have the wrong bow i dont understand how a 62 and 68 bow can have same draw length of 28

[@SaneAsylum]

You will get a better release angle with a longer bow/less nock pinch because the angle of the string will be less the longer the limbs are. Longer bows are also more forgiving as they don't have to bend as much as a percentage of their length to obtain the same draw length.

[@dennisnicholson952]

From what I have seen so far, the takedown recurves are very versatile and adaptable to an archers needs. Question: wouldn't ones draw length depend on the pull weight? A friend gave me an old Ben Pearson 64" recurve whose pull weight is 43 pounds and I can only draw it with some effort and only a second or two without the shakes. I have been looking at beginner takedown bows with the idea of having enough pull for target shooting (i.e. 25-35lb.) and one that I could afford. Am I homing in on one that would be right for a 5' 4" tall 70-year old man?

[@maxwellmiller7]

I'm looking to get a hunting bow. I have a 31" draw. What length should I get?

[@Jorn-gy3yc]

These noob questions get asked constantly, check your own height to bow recommendation

[@maxwellmiller7]

@@Jorn-gy3yc My height doesn't determine my bow size. My draw does, noob. I know what bow length is optimal for me but that size isn't good for hunting so I'm trying to figure out what length hunting bow would be good for a 31" draw.

[@Jorn-gy3yc]

@@maxwellmiller7 ah a true interlectual

[@-_-_-_-318]

@@maxwellmiller7 based on this video he's saying if you're 31+ you shouldn't dip below 62 inch bows for hunting. Personally I'd go with a 64 or 66. I am a 31 as well.

[@n9oqu]

I am 6 ft. 2 inches with a 29 in draw length. What length bow do you recommend for target shooting?

[@cornnewton4804]

Does anyone know the model of the 68 inch bow

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

This riser.....www.lancasterarchery.com/spigarelli-bb-25-barebow-recurve-riser.html .......with an older version of these limbs.....www.lancasterarchery.com/tradtech-black-max-2-0-carbon-wood-recurve-limbs.html

[@inthezonewithstephonpowell4591]

Have a 32in draw looking at getting into traditional archery. What would you recommend?

[@paulallenMacca]

I am 5 feet 8 inches Tall what size of Recurve Bow would suit me.

[@Arapaho82520]

wingspan/2=approx

[@-_-_-_-318]

@@Arapaho82520 false. It's 2.5.

[@samuelali3346]

Yea but wat lb draw ?

[@AboutHisBusiness777]

If Anyone can help me save a bunch of money here, I took one lesson and they are going to drag me along and make me spend a whole bunch of money when I can just learn with my own. I’m about 6’1’’ with long arms, what size bow would be suggested?

[@AboutHisBusiness777]

@Penumbra I ended up getting a samick sage 45# 62” haha, thanks for the advice. It didn’t occur to me you could just change the limbs and string for a higher poundage, thanks

[@gabrielroldan3468]

where is that shop

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

2195-A Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA

[@ivenom6740]

how do you determine draw length?

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

www.lancasterarchery.com/blog/what-size-recurve-bow-is-right-for-me/

[@ivenom6740]

@@LancasterArcherySupply wow that was fast, thanks alot!

[@AmirAli-mm7bn]

What's the name of the 58" bow?

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

+AJ THE OUTLAW That is the TradTech Black Onyx

[@AmirAli-mm7bn]

Thanks!

[@sadammtb8107]

Excuse me can you ship sight in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@shidalinkharbuli6894]

how much is the bow in Indiana money

[@hansclausen4735]

What is the bow in the middle called???

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

Hoyt Excel 21 with TradTech BlackMax limbs.

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

Yes......That is what it would be used for in Olympic archery. Remember, we are talking here about traditional archery.

[@jean-claudegravel3145]

I got an olympic trainer and he said me more long is a bow , better it shoot , longbow and recurve bows, but he sold compound bows , Hoyt ! He' s dead now ,his name is Aimé Breault , 70s canadian olympic archery trainer ! 80, to 2005 Hoyt seller!

[@natanku1]

As it states in scripture, "man is destined for eternal life, but those who sell compound bows shall die."

[@johntaylor9320]

Get you a Bear, a Predator or a Hoyt. The end.

[@litemetal]

Modern/ Traditional ( you just mean no cables or cams- nothing traditional about the modern stick bows ! ) I’m shooting traditional compounds .

[@MrZephyrdee]

love the info. Hate the smacking lips.

[@lusifermorningstar236]

Fachin inch

[@mojolotz]

I have no interest in pursuig archery or any other reason to watch this video other than his soothing voice.... no homo.

[@-fazik-3713]

Nah, does not matter at all. Shot everything between 48" and 80".

[@benj766]

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[@natanku1]

I just don't see any of those bows on the table as "traditional".

[@dick-gs9tb]

It's the shooting style that's called traditional, as opposed to shooting a compound bow. It's just a label. Get over it.

[@jessewilldoit]

WTF is a riser. How do i know my draw length. Not a very good video for a beginner.

[@michaelshapiro1543]

Watch a few more videos. Good questions! You'll pick up the info pretty soon. Happy shooting!

[@thespanielinquisition7167]

Experts dont answer questions with 100 more questions

[@holdensmith1628]

The Spaniel Inquisition Not even an expert can tell you what type of bow would be best for YOU. So yes they would so you can tell them preferences. I'd you say you're an expert and then give someone a definitive answer about a specific bow then you are speaking with your predetermined biases and that is not good for a beginner

[@hegbigh]

There's a difference between primitive and traditional. I'd much rather hunt with a metal riser.

[@ared18t]

That's Fucking barebows mate

[@hashas459]

was gonna watch the whole video but that shirt just cant look at it no longer.