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ENGLISH LONGBOWS |
These are the bows which were used by Robin Hood and by the archers at the Battle of Agincourt. Because they have no modern materials in them they do not put as much energy into the arrow as modern bows do, so they have to be more powerful. They are less accurate and more difficult to shoot than a modern bow, but more and more archers are changing to them because they are fun to shoot, and you know that you are shooting the way it used to be done. You don't use an arrow rest with a longbow, you support the arrow on your forefinger. By the way, with any type of bow, if you are right-handed you hold the bow in your LEFT hand and pull the string back with your RIGHT. They are made for a draw of 28", going to a maximum of 29" after a little use. To get the feel of it, read "The White Company" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. |
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These are made from Ash, and are self-nocked, which means that the nocks for the string are cut into the wood. These are intended for people wanting a first longbow for re-enactment, or for shooting for fun on their own ground, but not wanting to spend too much to start with. These are for sale only within the UK. And why do we call them GYS? It stands for "Getting you started" that's why, and it's easy to remember! £79.00 | £79.00![]() |
| SOME ADVICE |
If you are new to longbow shooting, don't go for an expensive bow, get your feet wet first. If you go to battles or field-shooting you will get your feet wet anyway, but don't splash out (sorry) on the most expensive bow when something cheaper will do. Buy a fairly weak one that will build your muscles up over your first year, and then go for a much better model later on. You will then be sure of your draw-length and bow weight, and you will buy a bow that is just right for you, and which will last you for many years. |
Postage and packing on longbows is £11.50 |
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