does size mattter?
 

Well trying to find all the info i can, so what is your opinion on a bow that is 31 inches versus a bow that is 37 inches.

RE: does size mattter?
 

all else being equal (brace height, reflex, etc) the longer bow should be more stable and less prone to canting.

RE: does size mattter?
 

There are a few things to keep in mind. The longer the more stable and forgiving. However, i have a 47 inch hoyt protec and it is kind of heavy. 47 inches is to long unless you are a finger shooter and are new to it. I shot way better with my 38 inch protec. I would go with the 37.

RE: does size mattter?
 

ANOTHER GOOD THING WITH A SHORT BOW IS THAT IT IS EASIER TO GET IN AND OUT OF TIGHT SPOTS FOR HUNTING PURPOSES. BUT IF YOU WILL BE SHOOTING STRICTLY 3D THE LONGER BOW WOULD BE BETTER CAUSE OF THE BALANCE ISSUE.;)

RE: does size mattter?
 

It all depends on what you want to use it for.

Personally I prefer a short and light bow because I hunt at high elevations (11,000) feet and I am usually sitting very little at all so having a light and short bow is paramount for me.

If I were to shoot targets I would want to have a longer and a bit heavier bow Say 38+ inches.

If I did most of my hunting out of a treestand I would probably want one somewhere in the middle. Say around 35 - 38 inches.

Remeber that the heavier and longer the bow is the harder it is to induce torque to the bow.

RE: does size mattter?
 

In addition to what bigbulls said, keep in mine that many of the new parrarel limb bows are harder to torque due to the longer risers.

RE: does size mattter?
 

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RE: does size mattter?
 

Not according to my wife (thank God)! [8D]


Bigbulls, where'd you find a tree that tall???

RE: does size mattter?
 

Danny45
Thats funny, good one!

RE: does size mattter?
 

No size really doesn't matter as long as you can put the dart where it belongs.

RE: does size mattter?
 

LMAO!!:D If I added a tree I'd be at 11,030 feet.;)

RE: does size mattter?
 

From a physics stand point the longer bow is less prone to radial acceleration because it has a higher moment of intertia.

Translation: It doesn't cant as easily.;)

RE: does size mattter?
 

I believe that the hype about short ata is way overrated. Yes it is easier to cant the bow . I have owned a firestorm lite for about a month now and have had no problems with cant. If you are shooting more weight than you can handle I can see where a problem may arise but if you are shooting a comfortable weight I don't see the cause of said hype.

Check them out and shoot them. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

RE: does size mattter?
 

Double post. deleted (hey I'm no engineer!):)

RE: does size mattter?
 

True, it is not a huge difference. I shoot short ata bows very well.:)

RE: does size mattter?
 

The problem of canting your bow will not be very evident at normal hunting ranges. Where you will see a big difference is on the target range, especially on shots of 40 yards and beyond. When you're trying to hit a small target at great range, it is very obvious. Do you have a level on your bow? Just wondering. I was once shooting a 48" ata bow and decided to take some shots sitting on the ground. In order to shoot the bow, I had to cant it a lot. And in order to hit the bullseye at 20 yards, I had to aim the canted bow 6 inches to the right (I'm right handed, and shoot w/ fingers). Once I learned that, I could repeat it at will. This is a very extreme example, but it does show the effect of canting. Also, the smaller the target, the more evident it is to see the results of canting. Hence levels on bows shot in indoor tournaments (20 yards) where the X ring is 1 7/8" in diameter.