I spoke with the bowyer I may be using again should I decide on trying a recurve. His most recent production is a 48" recurve which he states is fast and flat and no hand shock. I've decided after the holidays to take a drive to his place and shoot one or two of the bows he's currently building and see how I like them. Whats the shortest longbow available? I've gotten some really good responces, but I guess I'm still unclear on how short could a longbow be built, anything in the 55"-58" ??? I've never seen one this short. Do they exist?

Thanks

Jim