Wowsers. A 21" ILF with some XL's? I'm curious what others recommend.


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A standard ILF set up of a 25" riser with longs will be shootable for a 34" draw length. If you want shorter youll probably have to test what works for you.

If you are looking for a more trad style bow Toelke makes the Super Static 64 and reccomends it up to 33"


Also - how did you decide what your draw length is? If you are going by a formula then you should go to an archery shop and get measured.

 

I am 6'4" and have a 32 inch draw. Matt Potter is 6'6" and draws 32. So I suspect that you will be somewhere in the 32 to 33 ball park.

I'm not a hunter so I cannot provide a recommendation other than to try to find some long draw bowhunters to get recommendations from.

Matt Potter used to post but has been inactive for quite awhile. He was going long for his target rigs, but I believe he may have come up with a 64 inch bow for hunting.

I am shooting a 74 inch bow and really liking it for my long draw, but that's for stringwalking a target bow.

There are a few long draw bowhunters here. Let's hope some jump in.

Beware of recommendation of short bows that say they can be shot at long draws. Just because the bow can stand to be pulled that far does not mean that it is suitable to a long draw archer.

The objective is to have a bow that you can execute well with, rather than one that won't blow up because you pulled it too far.

Us long draw guys usually end up shooting bows at the far edge of their spec range. It is better to be in the middle of the spec range, like I am with my 74 inch bow.

 

I have a shorter draw than that 31" use a 21" riser and longs 66" bow. These are Uukha limbs my brother has a 33" draw he shoots it just fine.
His bow is a Tolke super static 64" awesome bow that draws sweet to his 33". Damn fast as well.
That being said maybe a 25" riser with longs may be a better solution for you.
my .02 pennies worth

 

Another challenge for long draw archers is getting arrows that are long enough. Black Eagle Instinct Traditional come with feathers and are 34" full length. That is about the longest arrow I know of and will be great for hunting.

 

Alright guys, to start off, I’m 6’6 with a 7’2 wingspan which gives me a 34 draw length.

If that is a judgment based just on arm lengths, I highly recommend you establish your actual draw length on a bow.

 

32" draw here and prefer hunting with a 21" ILF riser and long limbs for a 66" Bow. Most limb clearance issues while hunting with a longer bow can be overcome by canting the bow so don't worry about finding the shortest bow possible. You will eventually want to make some practice shots in hunting positions from chairs and treestands. Over 32" draw you will probably be more comfortable with a 21" riser and XL limbs for a 68" bow. As previously mentioned, another challenge with long draw hunters is finding arrows. The 34" Black Eagles are nice, but their lowest 350 spine shaft will limit your broadhead weight to keep arrow from becoming too weak and also limit your draw weight. Good luck out there!

 

Im 6’4” with a 30” draw....30 1/4” actually.I shoot a 64” recurve, 19” ILF riser, long lif limbs...it would be a little short for you.
A 21“ riser with longs might work ...a 25” riser with longs will work for sure.

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My DL is 31". As others have said, if you aren't 100% positive about your true DL, go to a knowledgable shop.

I can shoot a 21" with longs fine, but greatly prefer a 68"+ bow. For us tall guys, the longer bows really aren't such an issue, and are so much smoother to shoot, in general.

 

This is hilarious. I'm actually the exact same proportions as you. same height, same wingspan, same DL.

Couple of suggestions (Just to preface - I don't hunt, so these are general archery suggestions that have helped me as a tall guy):
Get a 29" riser and XL limbs. For the riser, you can having Rossing Archery make you a custom wood one or you can go aluminum and get a CD archery WF29. 27" riser also works but the string angle is much better on a 29. Consider getting SR limbs (uukha/border make great ones) because the back end is smooth as butter as you finish your draw. Regular geometry limbs will make you feel like you're pulling against a wall once you hit the last two inches of your draw, regardless of your settings.

At our draw length the arrow choices are limited but I've found the Easton Axis to be the most remarkably durable arrow and it flies well. I can't tell you how many times I've pulled mine out of wood after burying it with my #55 recurve, never had one break. And everyone has them in stock.

You'll find that you have to maintain better bow arm and string arm technique because the arrow stays in the bow longer than for someone shooting at 28".