Recommendations for longbow sellers?

[PorlyP]

Hi All,

I had a go at shooting longbow @ 60 yards not long ago, and would like to see if I could get a first bow and a half dozen/dozen arrows to see how I go with it, say about 45-50 lbs.

Could I be cheeky enough to ask you sage bowpersons to direct me to a good seller of longbows?

Not looking for wooden recurve, flatbow is fine.

Please and thanks

[wingate_52]

Have one made to your specification and needs. I can reccomend Bakewell Bows (simple google).

[PorlyP]

Originally Posted by wingate_52

Have one made to your specification and needs. I can reccomend Bakewell Bows (simple google).

Cheers, will give them a look!

[provins]

Hi Poorly
Over the years I've had a number of bows made for myself and friends by a man called Paul Reid.
His bows are beautifully made of laminates,have good cast and are reliable and represent good value for money.
The bow I currently shoot is about 55# is about ten years old and is shot most weekends,that should bear out what I said about reliability.
He's based in Morden,Surrey.
He also offers great after sales service if required.
Pm me if you want his phone number.

[English Bowman]

Not one of the cheapest around but I've been more than happy with Pip Bickerstaffe's bows http://www.bickerstaffebows.co.uk/

Daniel

[TimS]

Can add my recommendation for Pip Bickerstaff.

Have been shooting one of his bows for over a year - and a number of our club members also have bows from him and are totally satisfied.

Make the effort to go to his Kegworth (J25 on MI) workshop and discuss your needs - you will learn a lot (I certainly did), enjoy the experience (they are a really friendly lot) and get a bow that suits your needs.

Brgds

TimS

[kernowtom]

Also worth looking at tradlongbows - google will find the site - Pete is a very helpful guy who sells good value bows

[alanesq]

I will second the recommendation of tradlongbows
see my web page for why http://www.alanesq.com/longbow.htm

[jeduffey]

I suggest WelchmanLongbows.com
Mr. Welch makes the "what you think of when you say longbow" bows. Old English style, yew, self longbow, with horn tips. Great work. Heirloom quality bows.