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Originally Posted by Snarkhunter  That's exactly the point: it is much harder to score highly at longer distances and therefore a greater test of skill. At Grand Master Bowmen level, the archer should be part of an elite.
The rule concerning the classifications requiring a minimum distance (for gents: 50yd/50m for 3rd class, 60yd/60m for 2nd class, 80yd/70m for 1st class and 100yd/90m for BM/MB/GMB) applies across all bow types, not just longbow. |
Generally it is ok, esp for me as I can pull relatively heavy longbow... But this rule make very difficult to get GMB... for ladies - 100 yds concerning wood arrows and wood bow require not only high class of shooting but also a heavy\fast bow! Recurve is faster so the lady archer can easear reach that distance not pulling so much pounds... In longbow it becomes not only the test of the class but the test of phisical abilities also IMHO