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TovinoThomas:
I have a strong interest in getting into traditional archery. I’ve been doing lots of reading and watching lots of videos trying to educate myself before diving in. I’m ready for the plunge and want to start buying my first set of gear. I’m running into challenges, however, because of my height. I’m 6’10” with an over 7’ wingspan, my draw length is 33”-34”. What’s out there that would work for me? Any other tall guys (or anybody) out there have any suggestions? I’m really open to whatever might work. I don’t have a recurve/longbow preference and I’m okay spending more than the average starter bow costs. Any help is appreciated! Thanksusps trackingshowbox

Hawkdancer:
 >:D A really tall bow? (lol). With your draw length, you will need a bow probably 72" at least, in my opinion.  However, I am an instructor, and new to bow making, the more experienced bowlers will have more info, maybe.
Hawkdancer

Pat B:
Since you are new to the game I's suggest developing a shooting method that would shorten your draw length.  I don't believe there are many arrow makers that make arrows for a 34" draw. As far as bow length I'd say 72" would be a minimal for a wood bow for that draw length. Probably not many bowyers that are set up to build a bow for a 34" draw unless maybe a war bow builder.

PatrickH:
I am not as tall as you, but I am taller than average and have a draw of about 32in. I feel your pain almost all bow stuff is made for 28ish inch draws. I got into primitive archery through making self bows. I think if you made your own bows and arrows you could custom make anything you wanted for your body type. If you are interested in that, picking up "The traditional bowyers bible" Vol 1 (it goes to 4 and they are all fantastic books though) would give you an idea of what to build. The general rule of thumb for a flat self bow, would be 68in for a 28in draw, adding 2 inches of bow length for each inch of draw. So for a 34in draw you would need an 80in bow. Which may sound huge but its really just using the rule of thumb to make a longbow the same length as the shooter. A 6'10" person carrying a 6'10" bow shouldn't be much more trouble than a 6' person carrying a 6' bow. Anthropologists think the ice age user of the Holmegaard bow was shorter than his bow. Anyway. good luck man!

bassman:
2 times your draw plus 10 puts you at 78 inches. Make your arrows from long dowel rods.

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