Thread: longbow probs
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Old 14-06-06, 08:43 AM
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Riser:
Limbs: Paul Reid Longbow 55#
Sight: Eyeballs
Stabilisers: Ample body mass
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Arrows: Wood and feather
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laminatekid
Because bickerstaffe bows are made "handed" which means instead of the string running down the centre of the limbs it runs very close to the side giving you almost a centre shot, this lessens the need for a weaker spine as the arrow does not have to go around the limb first.

Well I never new that,you learn something new every day if your lucky.
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