Traditional bow battle

[Lummer_28]

Recurve Vs. Longbow

[Ronan_357]

Recurve, because that's what I shoot

[calgarychef]

I'm a bit more accurate with a recurve, but my longbow is cooler!

[DeNomad]

Reflex deflex longbow. Got two now.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

I like the long bow...with recurve limbs...lol

Neil

[J D]

I find the recurve more comfortable to shoot.

[Richard B.]

like both - shoot both but have more recurves

[GillieSuit]

I like both. However, longbow is easier to handle on the ground. Recurves are better for tree stand applications.

[Knotter]

I chose longbow but it's not black and white. I love both.

Longbows from my experience are quieter, easier to tune, lighter to carry in your hand and a tad more difficult to shoot.

Recurves are a little more forgiving of mistakes you make (which can be a downside if you are new to trad) and more maneuverable (the short ones).

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

...And now for the shooter that cant make up his mind........

The Compound Recurve longbow



lol
Neil

[RayM77]

My vote is for the long bow. If you are going to go traditional go all the way! Mine is a 64" 55lbs made buy quarter moon.

[MAC]

Gotta Go with the longbow
Started with training wheels then moved to the recurve and now shoot a Bow River Whitetailer longbow. The kids shoot Mad Dog PUP longbows.

I find the long bow straight grip more comfortable to shoot.

MAC

[petew]

Originally Posted by L.O.S.T.Arrow

...And now for the shooter that cant make up his mind........

The Compound Recurve longbow



lol
Neil

It is called a Micmac Neil, there is another version very similar, with a smaller back bow called a Penobscot. both of these styles have adjustable draw weight by twisting the strings on the back bow. There is no let off on them. I have a Penobscot. They are typicaly very quiet to shoot, and give average performance for a self bow type.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Pete ...I know of the Penobscot, was going to order one just as a display for the shop...Love the look...looks harder to shoot and maintain than the longbow...

Neil

[Alberta Bigbore]

I think it is easier for a new shooter to learn on a recurve than it is a longbow.

I like the romance of a longbow, and the feeling of taking game with one.

[Knotter]

Originally Posted by Alberta Bigbore

I think it is easier for a new shooter to learn on a recurve than it is a longbow.

especially if the shooter is familiar with a compound. the weight, the riser and grip on a recurve are usually closer to a compound.

[petew]

Originally Posted by Alberta Bigbore

I think it is easier for a new shooter to learn on a recurve than it is a longbow.

I like the romance of a longbow, and the feeling of taking game with one.

The arrow doesn't know what the limb tip looks like.

[petew]

Originally Posted by L.O.S.T.Arrow

Pete ...I know of the Penobscot, was going to order one just as a display for the shop...Love the look...looks harder to shoot and maintain than the longbow...

Neil

Actualy Neil it shoots just the same as any other traditional bow. If the arrows are matched to the bow it is no diferent. With the back bow you can adjust draw weight and tiller by adding or removing twist from the short strings.
In the end it is just a self bow with a buddy on it's back.

[catnthehat]

I found over the years that it mattered not what I had on the limbs of my recurves, I more often than not got them tangled in weeds , twigs , and other crap to the point where I unstrung a couple in
"Cat-a-strophic fashion"!!
I have since shot basically long bows and flat bows for 20 years, but do have a few recurves still, just to drive me crazy occasionally!!
Cat

[Alberta Bigbore]

Originally Posted by petew

The arrow doesn't know what the limb tip looks like.

it just is

[Mb-MBR]

Shot with training wheels for one year, never took an animal went to recurve and then longbow. Been shooting cedar arrows and longbow since 86. Started out shooting 70#s and am now shooting a reasonable 64#s at 28".....

[LeroyvdH]

Longbows are funner.... Still use my Hatfeild when the going gets tough
Leroy