Longbow or Recurve

[Apex Predator]

I like features of both.  I like the smooth draw of a recurve.  I like the quiet shot, and low mass weight of the longbow.  I found the bow that incorporates all of that together in my Great Northern Ghost recurve.

[Crash]

Longbow, for all the reasons listed above.  Thinking back, all of my great shots, whether at game or targets, have been with a longbow.  I really believe that they are a better weapon for me.  I do own a recurve though and it is sexy, what with all those curves.

[Chortdraw]

Have made and shot both and like the longbow for the simplicity. If the grips are similer they shoot pretty much the same for me. But then again I am old and easy to please. Just love to shoot arrows in both.

[mike g]

All I own is Longbows, I have only shot a few Recurves....

[KILLER B]

Self bow longbows for me anything else is like shooting a compound without sites. To me anyway it's what traditional actualy is. No offense meant to anyone out there.  Do and shoot what makes you happy.

[30coupe]

I like both, but if I had to pick one, it would be the longbow. As many have said, the sound and smooth draw are important factors. I also tend to shoot them a bit better, though my old Black Bear is hard to beat.

[portugeejn]

Longbows because they look right!  

RonP

[stikbowshooter]

Prefer a longbow over the recurve because that is what I shoot best.  It's a confidence thing.  Also, in my opinion a longbow is more quiet than a recurve, and for me silence is golden.

[Mudd]

Longbow but I'll shoot a recurve. I like selfbows and the more modern laminated bows with glass. I guess I just like shooting bows and watching the arrows fly.
A group of guys were having a discussion at the local indoor range about some particular bow and I overheard the shop owner saying "Let Mudd try it, he'll shoot anything!" so I guess it may have some truth to it.
God bless,Mudd

[John 4]

Funny how many people say a longbow is quiter than a recurve.
I shoot both and all mine are dead silent.
Having said that,I prefer the curve because I like the lines.
I shoot both pretty much the same but I find the longbow takes a bit more work,,,,a labour of love though.
Like most say,it's a confidence thing,,,sure can't argue with that.
Best to all.
John.

[Stone Knife]

I have both but shoot longbows 99% of the time. My Hills are light, simple and deadly quiet, they never hear it coming.

[arraflipper]

I have both, old Bear recurve for shooting fish.  The rest of the time a longbow seems to just fit better, no figure pinch, and I am more accurate with a longbow.  They seem to be more forgiving, to me.