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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PeteDavis on October 24, 2008, 10:09:22 am

Title: Bow Length and Tree Stand Utility
Post by: PeteDavis on October 24, 2008, 10:09:22 am

Anyne here ever use a long bow, IE 70-72", from an elevated platform?

PD

Title: Re: Bow Length and Tree Stand Utility
Post by: Mattco on October 24, 2008, 10:22:18 am

Most of my bows are 68: to 72" inlength - I shoot from an elevated platform with no side or front rails - be sure to use a safety harness

Title: Re: Bow Length and Tree Stand Utility
Post by: n2everythg on October 24, 2008, 10:29:47 am

yea. think you will find a lot of folks here have and or do.
other than having to be a little more careful with not knocking them into twigs and or leaves etc to keep noise down I dont think it is much different than using a shorter bow up high.
N2

Title: Re: Bow Length and Tree Stand Utility
Post by: PeteDavis on October 24, 2008, 10:31:50 am

Reckon I will need to cant the bow. I always use the HSS and lean out. I also use a lineman's harmess up and down. We had our first tree stand fall in the area last week, with two broken legs for the hunter involved. Could have been worse.

PD

Title: Re: Bow Length and Tree Stand Utility
Post by: Pat B on October 24, 2008, 10:54:16 am

Pete, I have used long bows up to 72" in a tree stand. You have to be aware of your surroundings and prune accordingly but it can and is done all the time. Canting the bow helps but be sure you practice that way.     Pat