takedown recurve

[XTfreak]

OK remember that I know less than nothing about recurves, so here are some dumb questions.
I was looking at a takedown recurve today. (Have been looking for awhile actually.)
The advertisment said it was 58" long.
It also said the draw weight was 60lbs at 28"
Appx what would the draw weight be at my dwarfish 25.5" draw length?
With my short draw is there a specific bow I should look for?
I would want to target shoot and hunt with the bow.
Thanks for the help.
Bill
p.s Im NOT getting rid of the XT!!

[NormGunston]

Bill, there is an easy answer and a long answer to your question. I'd suggest doing some reading about it. Mr Park's very informative work on the subject is published it here: http://www.archery-forum.com/showthread.php?t=13642

[XTfreak]

Well sir on page 2 it said a 58" recurve is what I need. And your right it was a long answer.
Thanks.
Bill

[Jeffro]

Buford has a very nice take down for sale on ozbow,its 65# at 28 so i reckon at your draw it might be around 55# im not sure though you'd have to ask him
http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=4088

[Mick Smith]

Bill

I haven't looked at the link, but the general rule of the thumb is to add or subtract 3# per inch of draw length. It's only approximate though.

Having a short draw length is both a blessing and a curse, depending on which way you want to look at it. On the plus side, you will be able to shoot just about any length bow without any problems associated with either stacking or finger pinch, on the negative side, short draw lengths and great bow efficiency and subsequent full transfer of energy just won't happen. Apparently it comes down to the amount of surface area contained underneath the force draw curve tables (it gets a bit mathematical for me too :? ). The simple fact of the matter is long draw length archers always seem win out in extracting the most energy and velocity from any given bow of the same draw weight and design, even when the draw weights at the differing draw lengths are the same (I hope this makes sense to you :? ). However they lose out on the supposedly better flight characteristics a shorter arrow is supposed to achieve. So, it's sort of "win some, lose some" scenerio. It doesn't really matter much though, as it's just coming down to tin tacks. My draw length is 27 inches and I'm happy enough with the physics I can achieve.

Unless you have a specific reason for wanting a particularly short bow, like hunting in thick bush or from a tree stand (or you might just like them), you might be best to stear away from bows shorter than 58" AMO, IMO. Shorter bows are definitely harder to shoot consistantly and they are not quite as efficient as longer bows generally, but there are some exceptions I believe (like shooting very lightweight arrows at great speed). I like 58 inch recurves, as they are neither too long nor too short IMO. They are very handy bows and that's why I suppose they're so popular.

What sort of bow are you looking at?

Mick

[XTfreak]

What sort of bow are you looking at?
I dont really know yet. Im still in the homework stage at this point so that when Iam ready I will be a little better informed.
I do know now though that it will be at least 58" long. And it has to be a takedown. (Ive always wanted a takedown)
Im also on a budget as I dont want to spend heaps on something and find out I hate it.
Thanks for all the help.
Bill

[Jobin]

I thik that your best bet is to try other peoples recurves so that you know what to expect before you buy your own. I dont know, but does nimmo deal in traditional gear