I guess I've always considered my Don Dow a hybrid longbow (someone please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). A couple things to mention on it worth consideration. Since my experience is limited, understand that searching the forum will echo a lot of what I say. Don Dow made one bow style, his Stik. And he did it pretty well by all accounts. Friendly grip, smooth draw, good cast. Not a speed-demon, but you won't outrun your arrow either. The bows are simple yet elegant looking and trustworthy. I love mine. Sadly, Mr Dow passed a while back, but his helper Rich Emmory (I think) still makes his bows. He may have changed some stuff up a little, I think he fades his limbs now over the one single piece of glass on the front of the bow. Anyhow, what would interest you would be the price. Very cheap bows for their quality, people used to say it was crazy how much bow you got for the money. Of course, I'm also a daily classifieds lurker here (so many great deals!!!) I just wanted to toss my 2 cents in.