Im 5 11 and like using the 68. If showing a big steer, hfr, bull... you can reach the back legs easier than using the 60. you can also reach to put the tail down. If you have to reach with the show stick and pull the head towards you while reaching they will not set up as easy and might move on you. I recommend the long stick even more for little kids simply because they can't reach. Doesn't take long to get used to it.