Best design for 38-40" draw length?

[EdwardS]

I made an unbacked hickory static that is 72" and can be pulled to 36".  My goal is definitely possible with whitewoods. 

As for yew, I would love a board.  Let me know how much and I'll see how I can afford it.

[gfugal]

I made a non-working handle short bow 43" NTN that can draw 26". It has a lot of sinew on the back though and is darn near its limits. Its weaker at 30#. If you were to take those same proportions to your desired draw length of 38" then the bow would be 63" NTN. However, I don't think you would want a bow that week so I would go longer and do a working handle. It's definitely possible to do it in the mid-high 60" range, especially if you make a composite but if you don't want to take the risk I would do 70+".