Nomenclature

[Traxx]

When i use the term R/D,im talking about the double curve bow,Reflexed at the riser and deflexed mid limb.The type used from Canada to mexico,by Native people.Musta been somethin to em for so many to use em.

[PatM]

That's what I mean about using another specialised term for those styles that probably predates modern abbreviations. "Double curve" or "gullwing" seems to work better for that and most people instantly know exactly what you mean by that with no confusing it with a modern hybrid longbow.
 I wonder what the Natives called them... probably "bows" lol

[dylanholderman]

I've always wondered if the "gullwing" bows people talk about aren't just a bow with a reflexed handle that has taken a lot of set from being left strung 

[Traxx]

dylanholderman,

Thats been a subject that has been debated many times as well.

[Dances with squirrels]

I use deflex/reflex. When folks call the same bow reflex/deflex I feel they're incorrect, but know what they're talking about so don't bother correcting them.