I was at a local shop the other day shooting a few 2003 model bows. They ranged in draw lengths from 28-30 inches due to availability of models in stock. While shooting one of the 28s, the owner was commenting that it looked about like my draw length. He also said the 29 looked about right. Holding back the 28" was compareble to the feeling I would get if I were to draw back one of those tiny toy bows you' d buy for a 4 yr. old. You know, the ones with the little suction cups on the ends of the arrows. The 29" was a tad bit more comfortable and I didn' t feel as cramped. Heres the problem. When my father first taught me how to shoot with a recurve some 35 or so years ago, I' d place a fletch and index finger in the corner of my mouth. Well, that has stuck with me for a while now. Except the finger. Part of my anchor to this day is that fletch in my mouth. To achive that anchor, I' ve always shot a 30" draw. Now in the opinion of this pro, that is to long for me. I' ve taken multiple deer, hogs, 3 bears, a moose, and various small game animals with 30s. I' ve shot 300s in spots, won leagues with field tips and broadheads, and always shoot as good or better than anyone on the same team. All with a 30" bow. I never slap my arm, can shoot all day with no guard, and clothes are rarely in the way. Is a 30" too long for me if I' ve accomplished all that with one? Should I change to a length that is uncomfortable for me to shoot just because my style now is a little unorthadox? Will a shorter draw make me a better shot? Should I fix what I feel isn' t broke because someone says to me it looks like I' m overdrawn?