RE: Interested in starting, what bow?
I was faced with the same dilema about 4 months ago. A friend of mine started getting me interested in traditional archery. When I first shot his bows.......one a recurve, one a longbow, I thought I wanted a recurve. As life would have it......I ended up with my first bought longbow. It all depends on the bow itself and your comfort and quality of shooting it. I would strongly suggest you go to either a tradtional archery show where you can freely shoot different types and makers of bows or visit a traditonal shop near you where you can do the same. You wil find the right bow that fits you well and that you shoot well and consistent. Overall most important Item.........YOUR FORM.Whether you have a recurve or a longbow......if your form is not molded and consistent, you will not shoot to your expectations and you will end up disappointed.