I prefer longbows by a big margin, but not just any longbows. I'm not a fan of "Hill" style longbows--not straight or slightly deflexed limbs, and I really dislike a straight, narrow grip. I also don't care for 3-piece longbows with super heavy risers and recurve grips.

I like a mild to moderate deflex/reflex design with a small riser and a grip that's dished to fit my hand. I want to pick it up and shoot it, not worry about getting my hand in the right spot and holding it just so, etc.

I can shoot a recurve well enough--some days more accurately than my longbow--but I much more prefer shooting my longbow, or one of my selfbows.

Chad