Advice on buying long bow

[Brian Krebs]

I have a couple reflex deflex bows; and they shoot well enough to capture my heart.
 I will say; with conviction - that bamboo limbs really really feel good to shoot.
 I shot a Howard Hill Cheetah; and its not reflex deflex; but it is a bamboo limbed bow; and I still remember with relish the shots I took with it.
 bamboo limbs!!
I feel sorry that you live in a place where you will only be able to get a shot once a year or so; so I would think you would want a bow that is fun to shoot at targets.
  Howard Hill Cheetah... cool bow- 500 bucks.  (that means dollars here in America- don't send them Waterbuck skins)!!
  Its just sad that you don't have anything to hunt where you are......  :(  
   If you ask nice - some of us could probably bring over some bows and let you shoot the various kinds that are availible.
  If you paid for their hunt...er...bow demonstrations; you might save on shipping!!!
               

[Bosveld]

Pieter.
Been there...Done that.For two years I struggled with the same problem, until I made a few phone calls and spend a few nights arounf the fire with the "big" trad guys. Eventualy I bought a Jonny Snyman Longbow (In my oppinion: The best in SA). I also wanted to start at high poundages, but started out with a 45lb. On more than one ocasion it gave me full penetration on bluewildebeest with 550gr arrows. The advantage of the light bow is shotplacement.I dont think we need anything bigger that 55lb, except for buf, rhino & elephant. If you really,realy want to get the best advice, make sure your at Sterkrivier on 27April for the yearly traditional shoot.That's where the "big bows" hang out, and you'l get all the info and assistance you'l need.

May your arrows fly straight.