Longbows have been around for many centuries and are one of the simplest bows that are available today. With strong roots in England, these bow were used for hunting and also for military campaigns for hundreds of years. A long bow is obviously long as it's name suggests, but just how long? Usually a longbow will be about as tall as the person using them. The do not offer a large recurve like a "recurve bow" and from the side they resemble the letter "D" in the alphabet.
Most often longbows are made from a single piece of yew wood, which is a soft wood that can easily be damaged or marked. What you will find when looking for a longbow is that each one has a distinct feel and although two models may look quite similar, they will shoot differently. Look for a longbow that is lightweight and don't let it's nimble look fool you as these bows are powerful. For men, a longbow with a draw weight of about 30 to 50 pounds, while women will want to look for a 20 to 35 pound draw. Those that choose to use a longbow will have to settle on a style or form of using a longbow properly or results will be poor. Because longbows do require a fairly high degree of skill to shoot accurately, it might be a good idea to take some archery lessons to improve your form and accuracy.
Longbows can be purchased in many different sporting goods stores and hunting stores, but for the best quality longbow made just for you, consider having one custom made. If you're a serious archer, you won't mind paying the extra money to get a longbow bow that is made just for you from quality materials and by a professional.
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