long bow or recurve

[LimbLover]

1) generally lighter than a recurve. I really like this in the field.

2) I prefer the grip. Doesn't have to be a Howard Hill, but most recurve grips don't "feel right" to me.

3) Hard to quantify but when a longbow is in my hand and I 'm walking along the balance, scale, and slenderness all work together and I love that "look". I feel like I 'm carrying a hunk of industrial product with a recurve no matter how beautiful the bow iitself is.

4) many longbows are on par with a recurve performance wise.

5) Did I mention I like the way they look?

Joshua, not at all scientific or dissing recurves.

Well said. I feel the same. Just moved to a longbow and got my first deer with it. I love them. It just seems natural for me being such a tall guy at 6'4". My hand is closer to the arrow, they seem to cant better than a recurve, and I can really connect with the arrow.

[swampbuck]

Since you have a couple bows noew I'd stick with them for now and then when you have a chance try for yourself other bows that may be of interest.

ONLY YOU can really answer your question as it pertains to you.Denton hill would be a great place to try many without costing you more than the trip which you would really enjoy.

Good luck

[jerseyboy]

I have and hunt with both but find the longbow easier to be more accurate