Would you use a short bow?

[JonW]

Let's say you like "longer" bows. How many of you guys would shoot a short bow if one showed up on your doorstep? I ask because of the trade. I make 'em short but I don't want to send one if it won't be used. Just using this post as some sort of feeler survey.

[osage outlaw]

I like short bows and sure wouldn't mind if one of yours showed up at my door.  Last year I hunted with a 49.5" sinew backed bow and a longer bow. 

[autologus]

I prefer short bows, I favor Native American bows.

Grady

[BOWMAN53]

I love my long flat bows pyramid bows and mollies. But a friend brought over some of his yew shorties and i almost stole it lol. Your recipient will love what ever you make.

[bubby]

you'd have to be nut's not to want one of your bows, and I shoot both long and short

[jeffhalfrack]

  Jon  if  you  have to  send it  to  me,,,I'll  suffer  through it   JeffW

[JLoranger]

Ill happily shoot whatever makes my doorstep.

[raghorns]

I will be in the trade next year as I know several more bows will have been built...boosting up the old confidence level. Part of the excitement concerning the trade (seems to me) will be receiving something different than what I am used to.

Lyle

[JW_Halverson]

Rags makes a great point.  When you sign up for this trade the understanding is you get whatcha get, no whinin'!

That reminds me, I gotta get my butt in gear and shoot that Whoopin' Stick that sleek made for me!

[soy]

I did not know that I like short Bows until I shot 1... I believe if you send somebody something that they don't already have you open their door to a whole new realm and at that point you gave them more than a bow

[Onebowonder]

<snip>... I believe if you send somebody something that they don't already have you open their door to a whole new realm and at that point you gave them more than a bow

+1

OneBow

[rossfactor]

Love em short and love em long.  Don't love em tooo long (e.g. 70" +)

Gabe

[okie64]

My favorite bows are all between 60" and 64" and thats usually about the length I make mine. I would love to try out one of your shorties Jon. Thats what makes the trade so cool, most guys have a certain style of bow that they build with unique characteristics to each of them. I would be happy and shoot any bow I receive from anybody in the trade. To me its a lot more fun to build a bow for another bowbuilder because they know the time, effort, and patience it takes to build a bow and that makes them appreciate a whole lot more than your average joe. In other words Id be very thankful for anything I get.

[Cardboard_Duck]

I don't discriminate, I like them all

[lesken2011]

I have a couple of Half Eye bows that are really short & good for tight places. I have no problem with them, though I generally make them a little longer than he does. My idea of a shorty is about 58". I don't trust myself being successful making them much shorter.