I would say that was true back in the day when you had 50-60 percent let off and large valleys. However with the newer bows I feel how it fits you is pretty important. And yes many bows are adjustable. However if you go thru a dealer they will have the modules for it or now how to set it correctly. Some bows like a bowtech you have to be carefull how you set it or you could damage the harness. And then there is mathews, if you get one of those and it doesn't fit you have to get another cam. And they are not too cheap, nor a simple swap.

And that is providing the bow is actually the draw length it says it is, many are not. So what you think your draw length may be, and what the actual bow will be may be too different things. And every set up will be different depending on bow design and the type of release you use.

Sure you could shoot it if it was wrong. And you might be able to shoot it pretty well. My first bow was about an inch too long when I got it. I did pretty good with it. I can tell you this though, I like having the correct draw length much better. It's much easier to shoot, holds more steady and is more forgiving.

I think the #1 thing is that your bow fits you properly and is comfortable to shoot. There is no way to know that without shooting it first.

This is often times the difference between someone enjoying the sport and giving it up and fishing instead I'm sure since he has been shooting for a while he knows this. But I would hate to see some new guy or a youngster come on here and see that and think they can just get any old bow cheap off Ebay and slap a rest and nockset on it and be ready to go. I know you said it would not be for a novice, but many over estimate thier knowledge or skill. I know guys that have been shooting for 20 plus years and don't have a clue about proper form or how thier bow should fit them. Sure they shoot ok, but I bet they could shoot better.

I just couldn't bring myself to spend that much money on something with out actually holding it in my hands first. It would depend on the person though to an extent. I would buy one off from PAhunter or something if I knew what I was getting.

Paul