| Big J, keep us (me) informed how you get on - am in exactly the same position and same ambitions.
I currently shoot a 55lb (@ 28") Bickerstaffe Classic Bow which does everything I could ask of it (and is envy of my club colleagues - we only shoot longbow), but fancy something a bit more Macho - just to see what its like and because of fascination with the historical aspect.
Also considering a self-bow - Osage rather than Yew at Pip's recommendation.
I reckon something in 70 - 90lb range is manageable for me - recently had a pop at a 120lb specimen and opted out quickly (having had a couple of sessions on sticks due to sciatica previously)
I have absolute respect for Pip and his team and lean towards going back there - we have some fabulous bows from him in the club.
Brgds
TimS |