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Josh B:
Thank you for the info. Bow Toxo.  It is appreciated.  I've never been so worried about messing up a stave as I am about this one.  I want to be sure and do it right.  Thanks again, Josh

Badger:
  I just finished up an 85# at 28" 66" NTN stiff handled yew bow. With a bendy handle I think the bow could go 32" at 80#. I have a big knot in my limb or would have gone further with it.

Josh B:
Did you post that baby Steve?  I would love to check that out.  The truth is I have no idea wwhat my warbow draw length would be.  I am only guessing at the 31 1/2".  That guess did not factor in body compression as Del mentioned.  I am also wanting to meet EWBS requirements in all aspects.  Not that I have any intention of flying to Europe to compete with it, just a silly self indulgence I guess.  I recently tried looking up the regs on their site, but had no luck.  If you guys in the know of such things would share a bit of that, it would be greatly appreciated.  Any minimum requirements as far as bow length, length of draw, arrow weight or whatever else applicable would be very helpful.  The main interest in warbows stems from my Grandpa.  Everytime I show him a new bow, he chuckles and says our ancestors would laugh at such a light bow.  He has told me that more than one of my ancestors were longbow men.  I wish I could trace that back.  That kind of history fascinates me.  Anyway, thank you for the input,  Josh

peasant1381:
All the EWBS arrow specs are under the Articles banner on the website home page. If you make up some arrows exactly to those specs you will be shooting the same arrows as archers in the UK, Norway, France, Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Canada and New Zealand - sorry if I've missed anybody. By comparing results you can see how you're progressing.

adb:
Warbows are a bit different than target bows in terms of draw length. Most target shooters have a very well defined and specific anchor point, which they draw to for every shot. This acts much like the rear sight on a rifle. Then, it's all about target focus and a smooth release.
Shooting warbows is pure flight shooting, but with heavy arrows. The draw length is determined by the arrow length. You want maximum transfer of energy to the arrow, and one major factor determining this is the amount of time the string is acting on the arrow to force it forward (ie., draw length). Another major factor, of course, would be draw weight.
So, there is no specific anchor point... only a maximizing of the thrust by drawing the arrow as far back as possible. 'Draw the arrow to the head'...
The EWBS has minimum shaft lengths, mostly between 30-32", which is a close replica of medieval period war arrows.

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