I prefer a short A to A. I hunt in thick areas and I only like to clear away what I need to make a good shot. A shorter bow puts my mind at ease that I won't get a stick in a cam and derail my bow upon release. I also like tobow huntMulies in Wyoming and Montana and like the shorter lighter bow for that. Easier to move around. I also like to shoot sighting in my stands and that make it nice and easy with a short bow.