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06-08-07, 07:12 PM
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| Converting to the Stick Hi, My first post on this site, so Hello to all out there. I am converting from shooting a Recurve for the last 7 years to shooting a Longbow. Any advice on bow types or materials would be gratefully accepted. I have shot Longbows and I feel that a 45 to 50 LB at 26 inch draw, bow would suit me. Last edited by CRUSADE14; 06-08-07 at 07:21 PM. Reason: First attempt at post, needed changes.      |
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06-08-07, 07:19 PM
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| There are two types of Longbow in the UK. There is the victorian longbow (aka Butt Bow) and the medieval warbow. Butt bows have a raised mid section and have draw weights upto 80# roughly. They have a stiff mid section (more wood) and the last 6" or so of each limb does not bend much either. They also have a grip. Warbows are full compass (bend the entire length of the bow) and the draw weights start at 80# and weights of 180# have been shot. And just because I've got it today and still beaming about it: http://www.archery-interchange.com/f...arge-pics.html The best woods, IMO for longbows is bamboo and osage orange for victorian butt bows and osage orange combination bows/yew for warbows. Kae. |
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06-08-07, 07:23 PM
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| Cheers Kae, I have been told that warbows can not be used in some competitions. I am still wanting to compete in target and clout events. |
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