Longbows
A longbow is a type of bow that is tall (roughly
equal to the height of a person who uses it), and
it is not significantly recurved and has relatively
narrow limbs that are circular or D-shaped in cross
section.
It
will normally allow its user a fairly long draw,
to the ear or further. Organizations which run archery
competitions have set out formal definitions for
the various classes; many definitions of the longbow
would exclude some medieval examples,
materials, and techniques of use. By most modern
definitions, the English longbow is made so that
its thickness is at least 5/8 of its width, and is
widest at the handle.
Longbows have been used for
hunting and warfare, by many cultures around the
world, a famous example being the English longbow,
during the Middle Ages.
The purpose of this page is to help you
quickly and easily find the Longbows and accessories
you're looking for. Look below for a list of Longbow
items.
