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Hunting bow length

5.1K views 44 replies 21 participants last post by  Sam Dunham  
I think it’s mostly about the stand and the setup than the bow length to a degree. 64” to 60” let’s say won’t blow your mind in the maneuverability department. At least that is what I find. It probably will give you a small edge here and there. I still find myself leaning out quite a bit. I spent more time in the stand this season as I have someone hunting with me this year and my 60” bow feels a touch more nimble in the tree. Which is not a bad thing. When I started this whole stickbow thing, I quickly
Realized I’m gonna have to pass on a few opportunities whether it be distance or angle. Had it happen last week twice to me.
 
I cant with my flipper rest on the Satori as much as I can cant my EXE Scream setup that is off the shelf. Never noticed any issues. Over the winter I will probably move to a flipper on that too. I do like that little Nap flipper alot. I want to try the vanes like you suggested too.
 
side note I LIKE THE NAP FLIPPER II lots.
I would like the Centerrest FLIPPEr more if the head on it was thinner to get closer to riser. I KNOW you can take it apart and thin it, but hey.
Steve makes a good point. I'm a touch more outboard than I would have liked. A little extra point weight takes care of that issue for me which is actually a welcome thing. I'm not changing a thing at this point:). I liked that flipper so much bought several spares. I'm sticking with it.
 
I agree with Tracker1. My groups were decent but not 3”. The Nap Flipper seemed to snug things up nicely and eliminate flyers. I never shot the vanes but I was gonna check them out this winter after Tracker1 mentioned them to me some time ago. I actually have him to thank for the Flipper. I tried it and wrote it off so quickly in the beginning. He and I chat alot and he recommended it so highly I decided to go back to it and not take it off my bow for at least a few weeks this time. After getting used to it for a few days it all made sense. This was all awhile back. I really don’t ever see it breaking or giving you any trouble but i do carry one extra in my pack.