The incomplete longbow guide
Contents
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for a short description of each part of this guide. Click on the left to enter
each part of the guide.
This guide
is a shared resource. Contributions and suggestions for new links are welcome.
Contact us at: guide@virtualarchery.org.uk
Shooting a longbow
This part of the guide
will take you through the basics of shooting in the longbow. It assumes some
knowledge of archery.
Style of
shooting in the longbow is personal choice so we give some ideas and its up to
you what you accept and what you reject.
Selecting arrows
It’s up to you whether you
buy arrows or make your own. Either way you need to know what you are looking
for.
This part
explains the archers paradox and the importance of getting the right arrow
spine for your bow.
Making arrows
If you want
to make your own arrows you can buy expensive books or follow our guide.
Selecting the shafts
Inserting piles and
nocks
Fletching
Cresting
Frequently asked questions
If your
question is not answered here send it to FAQ@virtualarchery.org.uk and VAL
will try to find the answer and post it on this site.
Favourite Links
Bow mechanics and
arrow flight
For more
links click on links on the left.
Competitons
There are many target competitions
which attract longbow entries but I have listed here only those where the
competition is only for longbows or wooden bows. I don't know of any
longbow only filed or clout competitions. Please let me know of any you have
come across.
Target
Field
Clout
Last revised: October 2003