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TheDukesArchers:
Hi fellow archers!


Well, I'm new to the sport of warbow shooting and am currently without a bow of my own, however I have maintained an interest in the 100 years war for a while, especially the battles of Crecy and Agincourt and the part played by the longbow. I'm pretty much on a budget at the moment as I'm still without a summer job :(, but I'm looking for a bow of about 80lbs-100lbs at 32. I personally think this should be a good starting point?


Cheers!


TDA

killir duck:
what weight bow do you shoot now? it usually helps if you can start with a lighter bow and once you have worked into that then move up 5 or 10 pounds hevier keep doing that until you reach your goal

paulsemp:
I do not shoot warbows but 80 to 100lbs is a lot of bow and don't know many that can even pull that back

imar:
You need the correct technique, then 80- 100 lbs is not a problem.
But without the proper technique you will soon ruin your shoulder.

So you need to find a way to learn how to shoot medieval style, 'in the bow'.
Using your back muscles instead arms/ shoulders.

Best I think is to find someone who can teach you.

Imar

TheDukesArchers:
Oh I know the correct technique, or the 'rolling loose'. I have this crappy ash self bow that  I bought a while ago; it pulls to around 34# at 60lbs, and it's like p nothing. Shooting a Victorian longbow or flat bow at 100lbs with standard technique would be near impossible!

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