Long Draw Recurve

[Muttly]

I,'ve got GT Traditional Classic arrows, 31" draw. Usually run my arrows at 31 1/2", ordered these up cut at my usual 31 1/2". Didn't take the outsert length into consideration. Ended up with an actual arrow length of 32" .. And they also weigh 78 grains, had to do a little juggling around, drop my point and broadhead weight down a bit.
Don't remember how long they make them, but you could call up Big Jim,s and find out.
Skinny shafts, they fly pretty well for me. If the arrows run to 32", that,d get you an effective arrow length of 32 1/2".

 

[5MilesBack]

I have some GT kinetics that make a 33" arrow with their outsert/insert, that's how they used sell them, current offerings only make kinetics only make a 31" arrow. If all else fails, give gold tip a call, they might work with you.

My Kinetic XT's came stock at 30" shafts. With a compound I shoot 30" arrows, but having never even tried a recurve......not sure how long they'd need to be.

 

[elkstabber]

Wow! Some of you all must have trouble getting shirts to fit.

I'm 6'-0" and have long arms. My anchor is a little further back than most and yet my draw is "only" 29-1/2". This means that a 50# recurve is 55# at my draw length. I've hunted this way for 15 years.

You guys with a 32" draw must be 6'-6" or you'd be dragging your knuckles walking through the woods. (Kidding)

You could consider a more compressed form to shorten your draw. Oldgoat mentioned that he shortened his draw because he was too extended to be consistent. Plus, you could shorten your form easily with a more forward facing stance which is typically better in hunting situations.

 

[Whip1]

I didn't read all the responses but I would go for at least a 66" bow. I draw 32 and just put together an ILF rig that is awesome. Its amazing how much difference there is between a 64 and 66 inch bow. I got a 19" morrison phoenix with xl longbow limbs. Tuning has always been an issue for me because of the long draw length. I now use a plunger and can shoot a bareshaft an honest 25 yards and have it hit with my fletched shafts.
XL limbs are hard to come by though. Put a want add up here, tradtalk, and leatherwall and see what you can get used. Good luck.

 

[Shortdraw]

+1 on RMSG. You may wish to look at some Wapiti bows. Keith Chastain's design supposedly work well for long draws (my handle should indicate I do not have personal experience!). If u go w a Chastain, 1) make sure the limbs are fast flight compatible-Keith makes both, and 2) make sure RMSG lets you try and return if need be - Keith still hand shapes his grips. No CNC design. If u r as big as u sound, you may not have issue w his grips. I find some fit and some r kinda thick. Btw Keith's limbs are very smooth. I like them.

 

[Jarrod Renaud]

Theres a 64" Toelke Super Static for sale on the Leatherwall over at bowsite.com... that'll feel amazing at 31" and its at a killer price.

Im shooting a 62" Caribow Tuktu Static tip and draw 31.5"... also feels great but they're a bit harder to come by unless you can snag one from his inventory.