<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote<font size=1 face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Never shot an LB but am open to the idea. What's the difference? More hand shock, more forgiving, less speed is what I've been told. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2 id=quote>

It's hard for me to explain the difference--just something about the way a longbow feels to me is why I prefer them. As far as the differences you listed, it just depends on what bow you are shooting and what bow you are comparing it to. Some longbows do have a good bit of handshock, and/or are slow. There are also several that are very close in speed with very little handshock. Longbows are generally quieter also. Recurves seem to be more forgiving with arrow spine--at least the ones that are cut past center are.

Chad

Long Bows Rule!