by Geoff | Oct 22, 2022 | Longbows
The Japanese Longbow or Yumi is unique among war bows and stands apart from bows across the rest of the world. Technically, this bow of bows isn’t really a Longbow. There is a slight recurve to the limbs. It stands at 2.2-2.5m in length, it is the world’s...
by Geoff | Oct 18, 2022 | Recurve Bows
There are many misconceptions and half-truths surrounding the subject of recurve bow storage. Do you unstring, or leave it strung? Stand it up, or lie it flat? Cold room, or hot room? Just what is the best way to store a recurve bow?! The best way to store a recurve...
by Geoff | Oct 15, 2022 | Longbows
The longbow has been in use for thousands of years, and its history is a fascinating one. The earliest known longbow was made from yew wood and dates back to 3,000 BC. It was used by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans in warfare. However, it is the English who brought...
by Geoff | Oct 12, 2022 | Archery 101
Aiming in traditional archery is somewhat of a hotly debated topic. There is no set way to aim, as whichever method gives the archer the best results is the one they should stick to. Having said that there are four methods that are widely used, customised, renamed,...
by Geoff | Oct 7, 2022 | Recurve Bows
If you’ve ever considered trying your hand at Olympic Style Recurve Archery but are completely put off by all the stuff hanging off the bow, then worry no more. We’re about to break down exactly what all those gadgets are, where they go, and most...
