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Old 23-08-06, 04:22 PM
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66" or 68"

Dear archers!

I am asked by a friend for advice. He wants to buy a new bow. He has arrow length 26,4 ". To choose the bow 66" or 68"?
I suppose that 68" should be smoother, although the length of the arrow is in the region of 66". I suppose that until 27" arrow length is 66" bow, or?
If somebody is an expert or has owne experience, please, reply?
Thank You, Ivan
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Old 23-08-06, 05:36 PM
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Both should work well enough. The 68" will be slower possibly but less risk of pinching the fingers. If your friend develops a longer draw later on he may need longer arrows and a longer bow to match.
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Old 23-08-06, 05:38 PM
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It doesn't really make a great deal of difference. The charts recommend 66", but a 68" bow won't be much slower, with modern limbs. From a practical point of view, it's usually easier to find or resell 68" limbs as they are more 'average'.
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I would go for the 68" limbs. More room for the fingers at full draw ease of reselling and slighly more forgiving.
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