Extremely sharp string angle. Short bows, especially REALLY short bows, are difficult to get comfortable anchor points with, which leads to inconsistency and potentially poor accuracy.

I have a 27" DL and personally won't even look at a bow shorter than 33" ATA.

 

For Ohio tree stand hunting, it will be just fine. The t20 and t24 are also quite good and a bit more stable. The B24 is fantastic but is a more expensive bow, but way, way more powerful IBO and is a natural 30” draw IBO 345 bow.

 

Lancaster, new
T18 - $599.00
T20 - $629.00
T24 - $649.00
T30 - $669.00
T33 - $689.00
T36 - $709.00 - considered their target bow.

 

I haven't seen a tree that a 40" bow can't be shot out of. The shorter the bow, depending on your draw length the less stable it is to shoot constantly.
My opinion I personally wouldn't own one of their bows. I think they are ugly and look like some kids erector set.

 

We used to hunt with 60"+ bows out of tree stands BC (Before Compounds). People claiming you need a short bow just make me chuckle.

 

i agree with dale reminds me of a erector set when i was younger. I personaly would not own a bow with less than 37 inch a to a I would hate to guess how many deer i shot when i was younger with a 69 inch recurve

 

If Gearhead bows were the last bows available on earth I would quit bowhunting. I am glad there are plenty of options available for everyone, but I have no desire to ever touch one of those contraptions.

 

I have no desire for a short bow, but if anything I'd go with 33 and the 36 would get the nod first.

Well, one of the Pros with a 36 collected a health pay check with a big win - $30,000 I think.

Two I know own them and they shoot great, erector set look and all. Dave's 36 has the 45 acp grip. Missy's is colorful.

 

I work at a bow shop and I can and have shot or owned Bowtech, Mathews, Obsession, also shot but not owned many Hoyts, that being said I went with a Gearhead Dissruptor 24, 29dl 65lbs. I spent time shooting them at the ATA the last 4 years because they draw butter smooth are quiet and vibe free with super solid limb stops, by far the the most fun shooting bow I have owned. I also would like to add how stable they are at full draw for a short bow, so unless you have spent time shooting one dont put it down, and by the way they are accurate, I have put four different broadheads through it and the all hit where I'm aiming. If you are thinking of getting one go with the 24 or 30 still small enough and you wont be disappointed.

 

Glad to hear from someone who has actually had experience shooting the Gearhead bows.

 

Same story another bow. Take it with a grain of salt. Everybody says the brand they use is smooth as butter, vibe free, and quiet a field mouse.

 

Most bows in the last few years are lol

 

I'm sure the answer is yes but are those pistol grip bows really that stable? When I look at it I see lots of wobble. I guess it must work because they sell and people like them, it just looks weird. Like a big slingshot. Lol.

 

No, No, No. The Gearhead sling shot (bow) looks like this.

The pistols grips just look weird being out in the open.

One thing about the Gearhead bows the same bow can be changed to right or left, even the sling bow pictured.

As for the short bows, look at the Liberty. I called it a pocket when first handled one. Hey, it's killed game down in Africa...

 

The one thing that’s holding me back from buying a gearhead is that I fear that if I go to my local shop to get it setup, they won’t do it for me. They are a Mathews and Hoyt dealer but are known to work on whatever people bring in, I just worry that since it’s such a different bow that they won’t want anything to do with it.

 

Lol. That looks weird. There's a bow in there? I suppose it, just like everything else, takes practice. Kinda like a crossbow without the rifle stock.

 

Like SHPoet said I started with a 66" bow & many deer fell to it with out any problems & now if you aren't using a 18" bow it seems like it is impossible to get it done. Can't stand kids bows under 38"!

 

My 9 year old has no problem shooting them. He killed this deer over the weekend at 25 yards with a clean heart shot.

 

That's awesome; love the hat!
Congratulation him on a perfect shot.