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As a specific example in addition to those already offered; A longer riser is harder to torque around the fulcrum point (grip) than a shorter due to the leverage required to move it. Take a yard stick (36") , hold it in the center at arms length and try to move/sway the tips back and fort. Now do the same with a ruler (12") and you'll see how much easier it is to move the shorter ruler. Same physics apply with a long riser vs. a short one.

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I like that example. Something that anyone can perform on their own time.

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Thank you all for your responses. Sounds like it wouldn't be impossible with a short ATA bow, but very unlikely, and I understand why now. Thanks again to everyone who took time to respond.

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You got it.

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All I can say is go and try one. A longer bow is much more stable to hold and after the shot. Same way a guy on a balance beam has a longer balance stick. Imagine if he had a 3ft balance stick same wieght as say a 30ft one. The 30ft is going to move much more slowly.

What happens after a shot is important. The more stable the bow is, better accuracy is. I come from the world of 45" compounds from the 80s, and definately notice this. But I don't miss the noise and handshock.