pros & cons??

[hunting stix]

I'm sure this quest. has been asked b4, but I am new so... what are the pros & cons between a recurve and longbow?? I want to buy a bow ( which will be my first trad bow) so this would really help. Thanks for all your help!!

[ishiwannabe]

There are numerous reasons for each depending on who you talk to and what they prefer. Both will do the job quite well.
Personally owning both, I find the LB is a tad quieter, while the recurves are a tad faster. Other than that, I think it is pretty much your own preference. Get your handson a few of each and shoot em. You will figure out what ya like pretty quick.

[Orion]

Because of their limb design, most recurves draw a little smoother.  Most have larger, heavier risers, which reduces the hand shock a little more.  Recurve limb design also contributes to a lessening of hand shock.  However, in my opinion, hand shock isn't something to worry about much.  All bows have some.  It's hardly noticeable after one has been shooting a while.  Most recurves are also centershot, or have their sight windows cut past center, which means they'll generally accept a larger range of arrow spine weights, i.e., easier to tune.  Generally, recurves can be a little shorter for a given draw length, which makes better suited to use in portable blinds.  On the other hand, to me, recurves feel a little mushy, and I prefer the lightness of longbows.