It depends, most bows now-a-days have string stoppers on them preventing the string going past 6 inches. It is true the longer the arrow is attached to the string the more unforgiving the bow is. Think about it this way. At 10 yards your arrow flies straight (pretty much for all those nit pickers who bitch about every comment) but at 30 yards the arrow has had more time in the air and there are more/longer lasting elements effecting the arrow. If you are a new to the sport stick with a brace height above 6.5".