Longbows or Recurves, likes and dislikes!

[Flying Dutchman]

Looking at modern r/d longbows amd recurves, there isn't much difference really. Both are fast, smooth quiet and a joy to shoot. If you found a bow which fits your style of shooting, it really doesn't matter. I own two longbow hybrids and one 3 pce recurve and I shoot them all equally well.

There are some differences generally speaking: Most of the time recurves tend to have a higher wrist grip.
Most of the time recurves have more mass, due to the bigger riser. It is up to you to decide what fits you the best!

[NBK]

I have some recurves and love shooting them, but I prefer a one piece longbow for the following reasons.  1.  Quieter.  2. On the release a longbows limbs don't seem to vibrate as much.  With a longbow, Whump, shot's over limbs are still, feels good to me.  Most curves seem to have a bit of ocillation to them.  3.  Lighter weight.  When you add a bowquiver to a lightweight longbow, the bow is still very light which helps when hiking all day at elevation.  If I were just into target shooting or 3-d I'd pick a heavy risered recurve, but for hunting give me a r/d one piece longbow.

Originally posted by RecurveRookie:
I can't believe this thread lasted as long as it did! Thanks guys, for all the honest opinions.

As you can tell from reading all the responses; it is really just a matter of personal preference!

Bisch

[rick7]

love them both  but shoot the long bow better.

[Wudstix]

I shoot a MOAB which the best of both worlds, it is a R/D longbow that out shoots my recurves.

[falconview]

If it doesnt have wheels and cables I have one and love them all
A good way to fine whats best for you is try them, go to a trad event and try as many different bows as you can, you may find yourself with a collection however  good luck

[twistedlim]

Originally posted by falconview:
If it doesnt have wheels and cables I have one and love them all
A good way to fine whats best for you is try them, go to a trad event and try as many different bows as you can, you may find yourself with a collection however  good luck

I like them both, and shoot them equally well or equally bad depending on your expectations.  If I could only have one it would be a Toelke Whip, but I like my 59er and Zipper recurves a lot as well.

[DannyBows]

Recurves are Cool......Longbows are Magic.