A longbow has practical advantages compared with a modern recurve or compound bow; it is usually lighter, quicker to prepare for shooting, and shoots more quietly.

Longbow, bow commonly 6 feet (1.8 metres) tall and the predominant missile weapon of the English in the Hundred Years’ War and on into the 16th century. It was probably of Welsh origin.

Longbows are the icon of traditional archery. Longbows can be easier to shoot because of their longer length and thicker limbs don’t bend on a bad release.

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Longbows symbolize the essence of traditional archery. Their longer limbs facilitate a smoother draw, evenly distributing the bow's draw weight across a larger surface area, which enhances …

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