Longbow Archery, what bow?

ToolGoon · Post by **ToolGoon** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 1:59 pm

I've been looking at the Bitter Root Bow Company, http://www.stickbowworld.com/

I read a review of someone who bought their oak longbow and really liked it. My question is this. He doesn't advertise the poundage, but I figure that may be a "I'm looking for about this much" and he says "I got that". The other thing is some friends of mine were curious that he made the cheaper bows out of oak.

I'm not very knowledgable about archery except that I think period bows would be yew? I'm not expecting period quality, I just want to know if these bows are worth the price and will last long enough. Any thoughts?

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Bob H · Post by **Bob H** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 2:10 pm

They may make very good equipment, but what they picture is not an English longbow. It might best be described as an American flatbow from the configurations shown. That isn't to say that they aren't good shooters.

I bought one here: http://www.woodbows.com/ and was well satisfied. While not being completely correct, it's closer in design to medieval longbows than is a flatbow.

[This message has been edited by Bob Hurley (edited 08-04-2003).]

Friedrich · Post by **Friedrich** » Mon Aug 04, 2003 8:05 pm

Depends what you want.

If you want a basic inexpensive oak, go to woodbows. He cuts them on his table saw.

If you want the real thing, it should be of ash or yew.
Example
http://www.selfbow.com

ToolGoon · Post by **ToolGoon** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 7:14 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Friedrich:
Depends what you want.

If you want a basic inexpensive oak, go to woodbows. He cuts them on his table saw.

If you want the real thing, it should be of ash or yew.
Example
http://www.selfbow.com

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I'd need a lot more practice before I could justify the prices on those yew bows. I'm not really looking for perfect period, I just want something decent and affordable. I'll probably get one of the woodbow longbows. Thanks!

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Ben Schenkman
Order of Selohaar
The Phoenix Forge

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 7:50 am

yew is the best wood beginner or not. you can get some fairly cheap bows from the web why don't you try www.quicks.com

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coelum non solum(heaven not earth)

[This message has been edited by thomas hayman (edited 08-05-2003).]

ToolGoon · Post by **ToolGoon** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 1:46 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by thomas hayman:
yew is the best wood beginner or not. you can get some fairly cheap bows from the web why don't you try www.quicks.com
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I haven't been able to find any "fairly cheap" bows that weren't either oak, red oak, or glass/synthetic. I'll stick with woodbows. I've gotten good recommendations and AEMMA sites them as a good beginner longbow.

Side note, does anyone know if you can get a bow re-laminated if it starts to de-laminate? I have a Bear recurve that I used to love, but can't shoot anymore.

Ben

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Ben Schenkman
Order of Selohaar
The Phoenix Forge

galenow · Post by **galenow** » Tue Aug 05, 2003 3:38 pm

I have a Quicks reenactment longbow, a great product and good service and shipped to the usa to me without any problems!
cheers,galenow

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 4:11 am

if your bow is starting to de-laminate throw it away. it shouldn't do that. if it does i haven't heard of anyone who can re-laminate a bow.

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coelum non solum(heaven not earth)

lacheadon · Post by **lacheadon** » Sat Aug 09, 2003 7:48 pm

Just an idle question, how much was the draw weight of longbows and how much would an untrained person be able the draw?