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Aussie Yeoman:
Is it the same thing as an American flatbow?
Hamish:
I believe ASL stands for American Semi Longbow(which is essentially what Mark said, an American style longbow). Most people today recognize it or refer to them as a Hill Style Longbow(fg backed and faced). It developed from Howard's pre fibre glass design, usually backed with boo, slight stringfollow. John Schulz, RIP used to specialize in these bows, deep handle, longer fades than the usual 2" fades that most people use these days, and narrow limbs rather than wide.
Miller Longbows (taught by Schulz) still make this style of bow, really nice-looking classic style of bow.
mmattockx:
--- Quote from: Aussie Yeoman on May 23, 2024, 04:06:24 am ---Is it the same thing as an American flatbow?
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It may be more the flatbow I was thinking of. Attached is a pdf of the design I had in mind, call it what you will.
Mark
willie:
--- Quote from: mmattockx on May 23, 2024, 01:22:41 pm ---
Attached is a pdf of the design I had in mind, call it what you will.
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Interesting find Mark. I guess the original (HHill) wood bows were quite rounded in the belly.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=45081.0
I can see why a bit of stringfollow was Howards preference as some of his big game hunting was with bows reported to be 115#
Selfbowman:
Ok I know someone has done it but let’s say we build a bow with a pyramid on one end and a narrow and thick limb on the other end . Side profile being the same. Would this be no different from building a pretty wild character bow. Just asking before I try it.🤠
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