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Old 08-28-2004, 12:29 AM
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LBR
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Default RE: longbow & recurve question

Troy pretty much nailed it. There are lots of different longbow designs available--some are dang near a recurve, some perform as well or better than some recurves, some are cut 1/8" or so from center, some cut to center, some cut past center, etc. Too many variables for there to be one or two correct answers there. Your draw length may also change some, depending on the type grip.

As for the difference, again it depends on the bow. Some longbows feel and shoot like a recurve to me. In general though, a recurve is a little faster, noisier, and shorter; longbows are generally quieter and may have more handshock (depending on design) and generally have smaller risers. Some feel that one or the other is easier/more natural to shoot. I prefer longbows myself--primarily mild to moderate deflex/reflex designs--seem to have the best of both worlds with them.

Chad
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