Author Topic: Recurve vs longbow (Read 1288 times)

Berube · « **on:** March 13, 2011, 03:57:00 PM »

Hi everyone

I Have already 2 longbows and have intention to
possibly by a recurve. Is it truth that recurve bow is more faster and precise than a longbow.
Thanks to all in advance.

Pat B · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:07:00 PM »

Any bow is only as good as the man behind the string. IMO a longbow is more forgiving. Some of the new hybrid longbows are as fast or faster than most recurves.

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:10:00 PM »

it's NOT a "this" versus "that" thing, it's all mostly about aesthetic choices, with a dash of functionality thrown in for good measure. choose which ever flavor makes you feel goodest, or choose them all.

Shedrock · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:25:00 PM »

Pat B is right on.

TWarrows · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:37:00 PM »

with todays new tech.. its just what you want to shoot.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:41:00 PM »

Read the below thread for some additional comments:

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=098812#000006

Hud · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:54:00 PM »

Speed usually comes at the expense of stability, durability and accuracy. It is your choice, but bowyers have tried for years to reach what they consider is the right combination. Pick a bow you like, and forget about trying to find fastest that is why there are compounds. Match your arrows and equipment, learn to shoot straight and have fun.

nschlag · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2011, 04:54:00 PM »

i own both, but my recurve is my "go to" bow. totally a matter of preference.

OP-archer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2011, 05:18:00 PM »

Faster - yeah. More precise? That depends upon the archer. Everyone (even me) is looking for the "one" bow that fits them precisely that they can shoot as a natural extension of their arm. Maybe for you that will be a recurve. Only one way to find out - shoot em'.

xia_emperor · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2011, 05:30:00 PM »

I shoot recurves very well and find that longbows perplex me. they feel good, are quite and smooth. my recurve is fast, I produce consistant groups at all ranges and with a heavy arrow is very quite. try many different bows and find the one that you shoot best and run with it.

JRY309 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2011, 05:46:00 PM »

For me it is a personal preference,I like longbows.Never really cared for a recurve type grip.

LH Keith · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:40:00 PM »

Have you shot any Recurves to see how they "feel" to you? I own both, prefer Longbows, but like both. "Hard tellin', not knowin'"! Sure you could find some to try.
Also, I think accuracy trumps speed whatever you shoot.
Keith

tyu888 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2011, 06:44:00 PM »

I have both but prefer longbow though...

Swamp Yankee · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:03:00 PM »

I like Asbell's definition of recurve and longbow. Essentially, with current modern materials and designs it's more about the handle than the limbs. There are some really fast longbows out there now, and there have always been a few dogs among the lower end recurves.

Mike/Columbia Basin · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:09:00 PM »

I like both but shoot the recurve better, like what was said previously, personal preference.

buckeye_hunter · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:13:00 PM »

It's all about your personal preference. I like the "idea and look" of a longbow, but enjoy the "feel" of a recurve.

I bet 15,000 members on here would switch my comment to the reverse order for them......

Have fun and shoot the bow that is the most comfortable and accurate for you!

« **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:37:00 PM »

I have found that my form gets more static when I shoot mostly recurves and more fluid when I shoot mostly longbows. I have made good shots at moving targets with recurves, but for me, they come a little easier with my Robertson or Hill style longbows. I cannot say that the Hill style bows are more forgiving than the Robertson, but I can say that the Robertson can put out a faster, pound for pound, arrow. I find if I make a bad shot, form wise, I miss worse with a recurve than the with longbows.

bentpole · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:47:00 PM »

I have owned and shot recurves, hybrid longbows and Traditional D Style Longbows. I shoot D style longbows now. There are hybrid longbows and certain d style longbows that are just as fast as a recurve. Speed doesn't kill quiet does. If you do every thing correctly you can shoot any bow as well as the other. Draw consistant, anchor, smooth release, and follow the arrow to the target. You should try a recurve to satisfy your curiousity. Then you can make your own decision.

fmscan · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2011, 07:59:00 PM »

Bentpole said it well. I just got a Leon Stewart Slammer Special and it is what most guys would call a hybrid....that is a bow for those guys who are so indecisive that they can make up their minds on Longbow vs Recurves... well now you can have both in one bow. My Slammer fells like a longbow but performs like a recurve.

Covey · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:08:00 PM »

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Originally posted by buckeye_hunter:
It's all about your personal preference. I like the "idea and look" of a longbow, but enjoy the "feel" of a recurve.

I bet 15,000 members on here would switch my comment to the reverse order for them......

Have fun and shoot the bow that is the most comfortable and accurate for you!

My thought's exactly, some people just think alike!

Jason


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