Hi, I was involved in JOAD when I was a kid in the early 80s and now want to revisit the sport (not hunting, just target shooting). I am 44, 6'6" and about 200 lbs. with a 78" armspan and from the "armspan divided by 2.5" formula that means I have a 31.5" draw length I guess. I am also left-handed.
I still have the Hoyt Pro Medalist takedown from when I was young -- 68", 32#. I hate this bow and always have! I would really like to get a traditional recurve and explore instinctive archery. Sadly, the only archery shop near me closed down several years ago so I can't easily go someplace and check out bows and talk to "experts".
Considering my height and draw length, I would appreciate feedback on bow models that might work best. I really would love a Bear recurve (Grizzly or similar) but have concerns about my extra draw length as well as the angle of the string pinching my fingers and making release difficult. Are my fears unfounded? I figured if I could find a Grizzly with 35-40# draw weight, it would take it to 42-48# with my draw length which should be manageable. But just wanted some insight from those who know better as to what lengths/draw weights/models would be wisest to go for.
Thanks very much.
I still have the Hoyt Pro Medalist takedown from when I was young -- 68", 32#. I hate this bow and always have! I would really like to get a traditional recurve and explore instinctive archery. Sadly, the only archery shop near me closed down several years ago so I can't easily go someplace and check out bows and talk to "experts".
Considering my height and draw length, I would appreciate feedback on bow models that might work best. I really would love a Bear recurve (Grizzly or similar) but have concerns about my extra draw length as well as the angle of the string pinching my fingers and making release difficult. Are my fears unfounded? I figured if I could find a Grizzly with 35-40# draw weight, it would take it to 42-48# with my draw length which should be manageable. But just wanted some insight from those who know better as to what lengths/draw weights/models would be wisest to go for.
Thanks very much.