Recurve riser length 

"if you're 7' tall...". 😂. Very informative video, that just made me chuckle a bit. 👍👍👍

I actually disagree with you here, and you missed out some vital info. You don't need to decide your bow length. First you decide limb length, not riser. This is decided by Draw length, not height. Under 27"-short, 27-29"-medium, 29"+ -long limbs. Yes shorter limbs are slightly faster than longer limbs but the draw weight curve(stack) is massive at over 28" and hand shock is more noticeable. Short limbs feel snappy while long limbs are smoother. Next the riser, decided by shooting style. Olympic? 23-25" riser. Olympic but you're over 30" draw? -27" riser. Same for target barebow. Longer risers create a wider bowstring angle at full draw to reduce 'arrow pinch' and give you multiple string contact points on the face for a more consistant anchor. Hunting/Trad? - Whatever you like the look of, 15"-21" typically shorter risers for field bows as long bows are simply less practical in the bush. I'm sure you've covered all this before but I found this video a bit lacking.

Thanks for the great information! As a beginning archer with no real tournament archery shop in my area I really appreciate the reasoning and insights!

Thank you, I am short (161cm) and was a bit worried the 25 inch riser I bought was inappropriate. I am a beginner, not an olympic hopeful, so a 25 inch riser with short limbs should be ok. Really like and appreciate the time you take to do your videos.

My riser are only 17" length. You said shortening 2" (of riser) will raise poundage by 2# so: If my limb is 36 lbs, 25 minus 17 equal 8", meant 4 times. So my real poundage is 44 lbs? Is this correct? I haven't a scale, so I can't proof yet. And I haven't calculate it theoretical either.

Don't you think someone 7 foot tall might want a 73" bow or something longer?

String angle to anchor is a more determining factor for bow length. That's why the Koreans mostly all shoot 70". If you see a Korean with a kisser button on the string then they are shooting a 68". It will have nothing to do with draw length or the height of the archer.

Best to shoot as short a bow that you can still be comfortable with. Draw length is the most important consideration rather than body height.

But, and there doesn't seem to be any consensus on this anyway that I've been able to find, how exactly do you measure your bow length to know that you have say a 68" bow? Some sources say measure the belly side, some say the back side, some say unstrung, some say strung. And, when you order limbs, how do you know exactly how long in inches a short, medium or long limb is? You'd think something so basic, where people talk about "correct" bow lengths all the time, would be clearly specified in terms of how exactly your recurve bow length is measured. Thx.

I could agree to some extent. I've been shooting SF Forged + with SF Elite long limbs. That setup with my 210cm arms span finger to finger gave me string to limb angle 91 degree at full draw, resulting with delaminated limbs after one season. Now I'm shooting NanoMax 27" riser with Wiawis NS limbs and so far 2 seasons went without any unpleasant suprises.

It depends upon your arm span and not your height to that extent.

I am 1.97 m I used 70" for 2 years and it was more than fine, but now I am using 72" bow and it is perfect for me. But that's not because of my height, it is because I like the feeling more.

Mr hann , love yer channel. Would like more videos!! But I'm aware that you are most definitely busy !!😲 Will you if at all possible do one of your full reviews on the new bear LST ? groups , speed , the whole shabangabang!? LOL !! You're a badass thanks👍😝

Nice Video. When they measure a recurve riser, do they measure limb bolt to limb bolt or the entire length of the riser material?

I have been shooting a black widow 64 in. Recurve since 1995 and done pretty well on the 3D tournaments and the little bit of field. I am thinking of getting a metal Riser bow with ilf limbs and trying that. Don't know much about them. I am 6.5" tall and have a 32" draw. What size Riser and limb length should I purchase? I shoot Black Eagle arrows because they coming 33 and 34 in length.

Thank you for this video, it helped clarify a lot!

7 foot tall? you men 6 foot?

What about a 6 foot 8 person? 27 is enough and biggest option for me???

Excellent advice.

Helped alot, thank you

Take short riser with short limb then you automatically turn it into hunting recurve

Thanks for all the info!! I've heard you mention youth archers several times. Can you give any guidance on riser lengths and limb lengths (and pound) selection for youth?

hoy can you get in touch with archery shops when they never answer people

Only in Australia is 7 foot giants considered nomal. :)

Hi Steven. I am 6" 5 ft. tall and looking to buy a hunting bow. People that I've spoken with recommend me to buy a bow at 62" with 45#, but what do you think? The riser that I have been looking at is 21", so I am thinking I'll get too much fingerpinch, if I got for a 62" overall?

Thanks!

How do I measure a riser with a ruler that is from where to where no one covers this

what would you recommend for someone really short, I'm only 5' so is it possible to get an extra short

i guess most kids start out with 64" setup (23" riser and short limb)

My arm span is 74 inches, still confused what riser to buy... (newbie to all this, I just want to buy a bow already and start practicing.(

thank you

Surely the weight would make a difference for a youth or some females.

Sir plzz review riser(epic fusion,krossen xenia 2) & limbs(epic fusion ex carbon,soul flash carbon)

what riser do i want for a 66" bow

Seven foot tall :)

Shorter the bow the faster the arrow hit the target

Seven Foot tall! What do you feed your archers on!

i need help please! i am a small FEMALE, 5,08 feet, 120 pounds, right eye dominant and write with my right hand. the measurament i got from my finger to finger (draw length) was 1,61cm which i converted here and got 63,4 inches. i then divdided the above 63,4 inches by 2,25 and got 28,1. which by your list here i should get a total lengh bow between 66 to 68. did i caculate all the above correct? should i still go with a 23 inch riser just in case i think a 66 inch bow lengh will be too big for me? this way i can always have the option to get limbs to fit better? because if i got with a 25 inch riser, i wont be able to move lower then 66 inches lengh.

Hi ... do u have 21 riser in stock ... please let me know

Hi, thanks for the vids. I'm 5' 11" and would like to start target barebow indoor. I think a win& win black wolf would be great. Do you see any issues. Thx. Don

what is the beast length for hunting

From a seller that has stacked up Risers for about a grand i would not want an answer like it doesnt matter unless i compiet in olympic ?? what the f dude all archers under the 0.0001% mark wont feel anyyy differenc even if so. There are differeces so tell then and dont just say you are anyways not worth it.

I don’t think he meant to say a 7 foot person. If your 7 foot take up basketball, just kidding. Good video otherwise.