Is the "D" dying???

[Rob DiStefano]

IMHO, and for the most part, all that "D" braced longbows have for me is an aesthetic look (which is a really good thing), but they can't compare to a hybrid in terms of pure speed - and for me, the speedier I can get a heavy arra out to 15-25 yards the better.  

There are more that a few "stealth" hybrids around that are snaky when unbraced, yet form a classic "D" when braced.  These kinda bows are definitely faster than the "Hill style" classic straight or reflex limbed longbows.

These dayze, gimme a hybrid longbow, for the best of both worlds (longbows 'n' recurves).  Aesthetics is a wonderful thing, but when hunting I want that killing speed.  I was just shooting my little 60"/50# Thunderstick MOAB - man, that bow is as FAST as any like size/weight recurve, and plenty of longbow stability built in to boot.      

[Stone Knife]

All i like to shoot anymore are my Hills, love the "D" shape.

[Alex.B]

" D a thing of the past? " NO.
not more of the past than recurves and hybrids for training wheelers

[Stone Knife]

My Hill is so quiet that it doesn't need the speed, they never hear it coming  

[TSP]

I have two Super Shrews...great bows.  And two Widow recurves, also excellent.  But the other five on my rack are D-bows.  Not as fast, no holy crap "wow" factor and way less 'easy' than the first four.  And thats EXACTLY why I like them.  They be what keeps me fascinated with shooting bows and arrows...simple and fun.  When speed becomes the defining factor for shooting enjoyment I'll go back to my bolt-action Ruger.

[Hatrick]

The hybrids are popular for good reason but I've found none that have suited me as well or shot any better than my Baraga. I have another one being built here real soon.

Honestly, I hope "D" braced bows are loosing popularity. I would hate the thought of being in vogue.    

[bayoulongbowman]

Liberty English , and Sunset Hill, Jim Belcher archery bows are awesome bows if you like the true Hill style . always on my bow rack!!!!mark  

[kennym]

No, they're not dying. People always want to try somethin new,like hybrids(I know,they made them years ago too). I've shot hybrids for about 5 years,but I'm thinkin about regressing back to a longer bow with less r/d. We'll see........