Choosing the right length recurve bow for a new shooter can be confusing. Shorter bows are going to provide better arrow speeds on average and will be easier to maneuver in a blind or deer stand. On the flip side, longer bows are more forgiving of minor flaws in shooting form, and are a better option for archers with longer draw lengths.
A good rule of thumb to start is to choose a bow at least two times your draw length. So if you have a 29-inch draw length, you would want at least a 58-inch recurve bow. If you’re going to use the bow for hunting, then you’ll probably want to stick to something 60 inches and under, just to ensure you don’t run into issues with ground or treestand clearance.
A good rule of thumb to start is to choose a bow at least two times your draw length. So if you have a 29-inch draw length, you would want at least a 58-inch recurve bow. If you’re going to use the bow for hunting, then you’ll probably want to stick to something 60 inches and under, just to ensure you don’t run into issues with ground or treestand clearance.