Longbow design - short riser vs. standard riser?

[jerp]

I see bowyers (including Bob) offering models of their longbows in a short riser version. I understand that a bow of the same overall length would have longer limbs if the riser is shorter but I'm wondering what the difference is in the way they shoot?

[Mike Javi Cooper]

Generally the longer limbs/short riser will draw smoother and the longer risers/shorter limbs will be faster but a bit tougher to draw..

[Cropduster]

Basically JAVI is correct, but it will also depend to some degree on the shape of the limbs. Having D-flex Re-flex limbs tend to make the shorter ones draw much nicer and also allow it to not have the stack that you find with some short strait limbs.

[mkguthrie]

Bobs new short riser is really smooth and quick. I just picked up a 62" blueridge at 49lb with carbon and bamboo limbs and its faster than the ridgecat recurve I have.