OK I'm looking to buy a longbow. They seem quite difficult to buy on ebay just now and I have been advised on here to avoid used ones. So it looks like I'm going to have to shell out £200 for a decent one

Well I don't do compromise, even though it's just for a bit of fun etc, I may use it for the odd tournament and would like to keep my options open and buy a decent one.

What do I need to shoot to a distance of 100 yds? What draw weight and what type of construction? I know I can probably cope with 50-55lb. Will this do the job?

Can anyone recomend a Bowyer who can supply one for this sort of money?

So far I'm looking at Yewtree archery or a Bickerstaffe of some sort, anyone else out there who can supply?