What axle length?

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  1. DukesArcher

    DukesArcher Weekend Warrior

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    What axle length bow do I need ideally? I'm 6 foot, 2 inches.

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    Any bow that feels right and comfortable to shoot is the one for you. Im 6,4 and I shoot a creed xs 28 inches axle to axle.
     
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    You much have a super short draw length then
     
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    That has nothing to do with it. He will have a steeper string angle do to it being a short ATA and him having a long DL but it if its comfortable for him thats all that matters.
     
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    I find the steep string angle puts the peep too far in front for me.
     
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    Thats the way i feel also. i am 5 foot 7 inches tall and also shoot the Ceed XS. I know a guy shorter than me who shoot a 33 inch axle to axle bow and loves it.
     
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    My draw is 29.5 so it's not a short draw.
     
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    And it's not a sharp string angle either the creed have bigger cams to reduce this so it shoots like a larger ata bow.
     
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    My bear as a really sharp string angle so it leave the peep way out in front of me. I'm about 29 inch draw on the dot.
     
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    Personal preference mostly. I shot the Creed XS in the shop, and didn't notice any issue with the peep (I'm 6'4 and 29.5" DL). I shoot a Helim, which is right in that 30" range. I think if you do a lot of ground blind hunting, you don't want to get too much bigger. I would guess somewhere in the 30-33" is the sweet spot for being able to do anything. Longer bows like the elite 35 probably make for a better target and tree stand bow.
     
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    32 ATA for me
     
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    I don't think I'd go with more than 33. My draw length is 29" but I think it must be the way I'm built. I have a fairly long neck and long torso, so the peep is just too far out in front of me. To get the peep at a comfortable distance and have the string touching my nose, the draw needs to be out to like 41 inches!!!!
     
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    I'm 5'8" and have a 28" draw, I don't like anything less than 34" because of the string angle.
     

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