[wbweld0]

You are probably going to hear this a lot but the best way to choose a bow is to go to a pro shop and shoot quite a few and decide for yourself. I realize that you say that is a good drive away from you. I will throw out a couple that you will not be disappointed with: I have a Mathews Drenalin and a Bowtech Allegiance. Both are very good bows. I like the Bowtech better though. You would not be disappointed with an Allegiance.

 

[Crayfish]

While I don't have any direct experience with it, I would think the Bowtech Equalizer what be just what you are looking for. I've been impressed with Bowtech's other offerings, so I would assume that the Equalizer would be no different. The advantage with this bow is that it was designed for your draw length (maxs out at 27.5") and gets the most out of the short power stroke.

Good luck with your search!
Crayfish

 

[slickstalker]

Well I have the Hoyt Katera XL and I have both cam styes they offer. The bow originally had the cam and 1/2 plus. This is Probably the one you would be most interested in. It is amazingly smooth and quiet. The draw has a bit of a ledge you pull through at the back of the draw, but after that you would be amazed. It's as quiet as anything I've been exposed to yet and when you release you have nearly 0 handle jar. This cam is adjustable but you might need to go on line to see if you can get it in your draw length. The other cam is the Z3 cam and 1/2. It's faster but a little louder. This cam is not adjustable so you would have to order for you specific draw length. This bow is a little heavier than allot of the competition. I would suggest that whatever you decide to get, you should have it set up for you at a pro shop. Once you get the bow you still have allot of options for rests, sights and quivers.

 

[bushwick]

parker?

I have never had one nor have i shot one.but they do have cams just for people with short draws. without loosing to much speed! they look like a well built bow just wanted to give something to look into.

 

[Bayou Bowhunter]

If I was in your shoes and had one chance to get it right, I would choose the Bowtech Equalizer. In my opinion, it is the finest short draw bow available.

 

[tldga3]

My first two years of bowhunting I never once stepped foot into a pro shop. I bought from HuntersFriend. I still shop mainly online