If the reasons for producing short bows as given by the manufacturers are factual, these days there must be a lot of bowhunters that when in their treestand are bumping into tree trunks, smacking limbs, and just plain crowded. Additionally, the hype insinuates that the short bows allow the shooter to be quick on the draw.

Truth be known, being that the hype is nonsensical, the actual veiled reason for designing short bows is to use less material, build 'em cheaper (material amount), but sell the bow for the same price or more.

The problem is that many those short bows are getting into the hands of shooters that are novice to average shooters. If the hype for short bows becomes the preferred bow, it eventually will be very difficult to find a smooth drawing and good shooting long ATA bow.