I' ve gotten used to progressively shorter bows over the years.

I think it' s probably important to determine what portion of the bow length is actually in the limbs. I prefer short bows with long limbs. Since I don' t use takedowns and don' t use a bow sight I have no need for extended risers.

Consequently, I prefer my ChekMate Attila 56 incher over any bow I' ve used. I suspect it would be plenty short for a tree stand and is certainly short enough for kneeling shots or blind shots without being concerned too much about contacting the ground with the lower limb tip. I can' t say that for the longer bows I' ve used, especially the 66 incher.

I will say I' ve never had very good luck with short flatbows in the 60 inch range, whether duoflexed or not. Recurves definitely help when the lengths get that short or shorter.