Best Recurve Bows For Tall People

Many taller people have a more difficult time finding a recurve bow that fits them. The reason is, you need a draw length that is long enough for you to hold the bow fully drawn. I’ve put together a list of the best recurve bows for tall people.

As a taller person myself, I understand. Have you ever tried to hold a bow that has a low draw length, it feels weird and awkward. Even more importantly your accuracy will suffer if you are firing without fully drawing the bow.

I’ve done my research when looking for a bow that has a draw length long enough for me. Most bows have recommended a 28″ draw length but through experience can actually be drawn to 30″+

Remember that draw weight is measured at 28″. So if you are pulling it back further than that, you are actually increasing the draw weight and will fire a more powerful shot.

For example, you purchase a bow that is 40 lb draw weight at 28″ draw length. If you pull the string back 30″+ (typical for tall people), you are actually releasing the arrow with closer to 50 lb of draw weight. There will be a table later on to find your exact draw length depending on your height.

Finding Your Draw Length

The key for find a recurve bow that is suitable for you is the draw length. Obviously, the taller you are, the longer draw length you need. The issue is, most recurve bows have a maximum draw length that is not long enough for taller people.

Here is a chart for finding your draw length for a recurve bow.

If you are 6’3″ or shorter, you can still use 99% of bows. It’s when you get to 6’4″ or taller is when you start running into issues. This will also include people with longer than normal arm spans.

This chart helps most people understand which draw length they need. Those over 6″3′ need a draw length of 30″ or more which can be difficult to find in most brands.

When looking for my first recurve bow many years ago, I had to dive deep into the manufacture’s specifications to see what bows I could use.

There is nothing worse than purchasing a bow only to find out that its draw length is too short. You feel like you’re holding a bow for little kids and your accuracy will suffer.

Keep in mind that some people have arms that are not proportional to their height. Your arm span (from the tip of one hand to the other) in most cases is the same as your height. If it’s longer, then you may want to overestimate your draw length. If you are unsure always overestimate as having too much draw length is okay, having too little is unacceptable.

Best Recurve Bow for Tall People

Here are the best recurve bow for taller archers that allow a draw length of over 30 inch.

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1. Southwest Archery Tigershark Takedown Recurve Bow

The first bow on this list is the Southwest Archery Tigershark Takedown Recurve Bow. This bow is perfect for taller archers as it allows them to draw over 30″.

Southwest Archery put a lot of thought into this bow’s aesthetics. The bow is beautiful designed allowing you to shoot with style.

This bow comes with the basic and PRO model. If you are ready to take archery seriously and possibly go bow hunting, you may want to consider the PRO model. It provides an increase in accuracy and precision.

The base model also comes with surprisingly good metrics and is more than enough for taller people getting their first recurve bow.

You have a variety of 25lb to 60lb of draw weight allowing you to choose the best draw weight for you.

That Tigershark Takedown bow also has an option for both right-handed and left-handed archers. Simply choose your hand orientation and your draw weight and get started.

This kit comes with a bow stringer, limbs, a bow riser, a bowstring, and an arrow rest. Within 7-10 minutes of receiving your bow, you can have everything set up and ready to go, with no need for additional purchases.

Southwest Archery is so confident in their bows they provide a 1-year manufacture guaranteed warranty.

Pros

• Suitable recurve bow for tall people
• Beautifully Designed
• Great for beginner, intermediate, or advanced archers
• Comes in XL option for really tall archers
• Offers PRO and regular options for more advanced archers

2. TOPARCHERY Archery 60″ Takedown Hunting Recurve Bow

This recurve bow by Toparchery provides the power and accuracy for both hunting and target shooting.

Although this bow is specifically designed for hunting, it is also great for target practice. If you are looking to learn archery so that you can go hunting with your recurve bow, then this is the one for you.

The TopArchery Takedown Hunting Recurve bow is designed for right-handed archers only. So if your left hand is dominant, you may want to consider the Tigershark bow suggested above.

This bow also offers 30 lb to 50 lb draw weight. This rage is fine for a majority of archers but if you are an athlete with a strong or heavy build, you may need a higher draw weight.

Be sure to read how your draw length affects your draw weight.

The beautiful wood design of this bow by TopArchery provides you with everything you need to build accuracy and go hunting with style.

Many customers rave about the bows performance with a 30″+ draw length meaning the bow holds its performance even for taller people.

Pros

• Beautiful design
• Good for hunting and target practice
• Great recurve bow for tall people

Cons

• May need more draw weight
• Only offered for right handed archers

3. D&Q Archery Recurve Bow and Arrow Set

The full kit is great to get any archer started from only one purchase. From bow to arrows to gloves to the silencer, this set has it all.

This D&Q Archery Recurve bow and arrow set is one of the few truly comprehensive sets sold on Amazon. The price may seem higher but once you factor in everything included in the set that you’d have to purchase individually, this is actually a steal.

Unfortunately, this is a right-handed bow. Meaning you hold this recurve bow with your left and draw with the right. If your left hand is your dominant hand, consider another bow on this list.

This recurve bow is one of the few bows that can hold a 31″+ inch draw length.

One of my favorite qualities of this bow is the durability. Because this bow is handmade, you can expect a longer life expectancy of this bow. If you care for your bow properly, it could last you a lifetime.

This bow comes in 30lb, 40lb, and 50lb draw weight options which should do the trick for almost all archers. The bad news is if you need a draw weight in between those such as 45lb or more than 50lb, you will want to consider another recurve bow with more variety in draw weight.

This bow comes with the following

• 1 Recurve bow
• 12 Arrowswant
• 2 string nocks
• 1 bow stringer
• 1 string silencer
• 1 arrow rest
• 1 arm guard
• 1 finger glove

As you can see you won’t need any other purchases, this bow set has it all!

Pros

• Full Archery Set
• Can be used for hunting, fun, or target practice
• Handmade and durable
• Easy Setup

Cons

• Right hand only
• Narrow variety of draw weight

4. Spyder XL Takedown Recurve Bow

This is the XL version of the Spyder Takedown Recurve Bow. This bow is specifically made for taller, stronger archers. Because this bow only comes in 55lb and 60lb draw weight, you need to be both taller and have a strong build.

If you need a lower draw weight you may want to stick with the original Spyder Takedown Recurve Bow. It can still handle a reasonably long draw length and still provides quite a punch.

This recurve bow is perfect for longer people that may want to start with target practice then move into hunting.

This bow also comes with a hard case that makes it easier and safer to transport it as well as a set of arrows to get you started! The set does not stop there, it also includes:

• Takedown Recurve Bow
• Bow string
• Arrow rest
• Bow stringer
• Armguard
• 3 Arrows
• 1 Hard case

Just like with the D&Q recurve bow, the Spyder Takedown Recurve Bow provides everything you need in one purchase to get you started in archery.

Whether you are an intermediate archer or an avid hunter, this recurve bow is a great recurve bow for a tall archer.

Spyder provides a 1-year warranty with all their bows so that you can be more comfortable with your purchase.

Pros

• Great for taller archers
• Full kit with case
• Premium limbs
• Great for hunting and target practice
• 1-Year manufacture warranty

5. SinoArt Falcon 60″ Takedown Hunting Recurve Bow Metal Riser

For those tall archers out there on a budget, you may want to consider the SinoArt Falcon Takedown Hunting Recurve Bow. Don’t let the word hunting intimidate you. This bow can be used for hunting, target practice, and some even use it for competitive shooting.

The price point of this bow makes it easier for new archers to get into archery even on a budget. With a price point of less than $100, SinoArt has lowered the barrier of entry.

This bow is for right-handed archers only so if your left hand is your dominant hand, you may want to consider an alternative.

Having a metal riser on a takedown bow ensures longevity. Some archers prefer to get a wood recurve bow because of the aesthetics but personally, I think the metal riser makes the bow look pretty unique.

This recurve bow is offered with a solid black or camouflage riser allowing you to pick the best design for you.

This is also one of the lightest recurve bows I’ve ever used. If you plan to take this recurve bow out for hunting or for extended practice, you’ll have no worries about fatigue.

The draw weight on this bow ranges from 30lb-60lb in 5lb increments making the bow a good option for all different builds.

Overall this is a great takedown recurve bow for new archers.

Pros

• Very Affordable Bow
• Long-lasting material
• Multiple design options
• Wide variety of draw weight
• Lightweight

Cons

• Right Handed Only

Picking the Best Recurve Bow for Tall People

Here are some details you need to consider when you’re a tall person looking for a recurve bow.

Draw Length

Obviously when you are a tall person your most important factor is the draw length. Most bows have a limit of how far back you can safely draw the string.

Most bows only go up to 30″. But according to the chart at the top of this article those bows are only suitable for people 6’3″ or shorter and have a regular arm length.

For those that have a longer draw length or are over 6’3″ you have a few options. Only very select bows offer a draw length over 30″.

This is simply a list of the best recurve bows that offer a draw length of 30″ or more.

Draw Weight

This is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a recurve bow. The draw weight is the force it takes to pull the bow back.

Unfortunately in archery people have a bad habit of pulling bows that are too heavy for them. This is even more the case when you are tall.

Fun fact, draw weight is measured by pulling the bow back 28″. Because you’re taller, you may be pulling the bow back 30″+. So in reality, if you are using a 30lb bow it is actually a 40lb bow because you are pulling the strings back further.

I always add 5-10lb to the “advertised draw weight” to get an accurate number of what draw weight I’m actually pulling.

Here is a table to hopefully give you an idea of what draw weight you should use.

Take whatever category you are in and subtract 5-10lb of draw weight.

If you are still not sure what weight to get be sure to underestimate rather than overestimate. It is much better to have a bow that’s too light rather than a bow that is too heavy.

Price

Obviously, price is a factor when purchasing any bow. Recurve bows have a pretty wide range of prices.

You do not want to get a bow cheap bow that’s going to have accuracy and consistency problems. You also don’t need to spend huge amounts to get a solid, reliable recurve bow.

Like clothes, tall people may have to spend a bit more on their recurve bow because only specific bows offer that kind of draw length.

Aesthetics

Obviously, an important metric is the aesthetics. Choose a recurve bow design that fits your personality. There is a wide variety of recurve bow designs but your main options are either a metal riser or a wood riser.

Wood risers have a more traditional look but metal risers attract many new archers.

Final Thoughts

I’ve personally either owned or shot every one of the bows on this list and I’m 6″5′. My nearly 31″ draw length made it very difficult for me to find a bow.

Through my search, I personally think TopArchery’s Takedown Hunting Recurve Bow takes the prize for the best takedown recurve bow for tall people. I personally think it has the best design and performance for the price. I also think the design best matches me.

Finding anything that fits well when you’re a taller person is a struggle. This includes recurve bow. We hope you were able to find the best bow for you.