Arthur & c903, take it easy on the short, fast bows. I like them, that should be all you need to know to make you want one.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>
I tried a long ATA bow once. It wasn't as bad as I expected. My brother-in-law just hated holding the stabilizer, to help me hold it off the ground. It did a nice job digging pit blinds with the bottom "wheel", though. The worst part was, my clothes went out of style by the time the arrow got to the target. But like I said, it's not all bad. My one ton van rides better with that bow in the back.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Now to the question. I agree, brace height has more to do with "forgiveness". The longer ATA is more helpful at helping stabilize and overcome form flaws; canting the bow. I have two bows with 7" brace. One 31.5". The other 40". The shorter bow is as accurate when I do everything just right. The longer bow is easier to shoot more consistently. At 25 yds and under, normal hunting distance in Ohio, the short bow is plenty accurate and consistent. As I back up the longer bow becomes easier to shoot good groups with, consistently. BTW both bows shoot about the same speed.
Phil.
Edited by - pdq 5oh on 09/12/2002 11:14:45