Straightarrow

Brace height is one of my primary considerations. I often hunt in very low temps, with heavy clothing on. Shots are often at odd angles, where perfect form is impossible. This is the nature of hunting in Northern climates in dense forests. Therefore, string clearance on my jacket is essential. No matter what arm guard you use, a heavy jacket will increase the amount of brace height needed. Add in the occassional odd angle, and you have a huge forgiveness factor with a high brace height.

We're not talking about indoor target shooting, where you can shoot a 5" brace without problems if you want. Forgiveness has a lot more meaning than just bad form. It has a lot to do with hunting conditions and what bow features allow shot opportunities.