Hey guys! I'm new to the forum here, but I've been hunting since I was around 9 years old (so about 10 years now). I've been bow hunting only for maybe 5 years, and in that time I haven't gotten a dear. I use a compound, but I am interested in getting myself a traditional bow and doing both. From what I've heard, a reflex/deflex longbow is the best of both worlds (recurve/longbow), but I have a question for you all: What the heck is a reflex/deflex longbow? I've been trying to gather information and I'm not really sure what one of those is. Thank you!

Reflex refers to the limbs bending away from the shooter at the tips, like a recurve. Reflex adds zip to the bow. Deflex is whenthe limb bending back towards the shooter just off the riser/handle. Deflex helps with hand shock resulting in a smoother bow. To put it in perspective, the limbs make a S shape.

Here is a reflex deflex. Its a mild reflex deflex design. There are all degrees of reflex and deflex that can be put into a bow.

Kent.

Well said, described it to a T

Thanks for the quick reply! I actually went to Cabela's the other day and had a chance to shoot both a recurve and what I now know was a reflex/deflex longbow. Both had a 55 pound draw (I could shoot them, but not hold it back for all that long, so I think 45-50 pounds would be better) and were a blast to shoot. I have to say my shooting was better with the recurve, but that's likely because I shot it second and had a little time to practice point and shoot.