That long tip to tip of 48" cost me a nice buck that was right under my tree when the limb hit my leg upon release of the arrow. It was then I decided to go to a more conventional type bow after 20 some years of shooting them. At that time Oneida wasn't making the shorter models they make now and I have since gotten used to conventional bows. Don't get me wrong I loved those bows and even think about picking them up and shooting them again but don't think I will ever go back to them, as a matter of fact I think I will soon be buying an Old Glory .