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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Brent.Mac. on November 05, 2011, 02:16:03 am

Title: Flatbows vs Warbows
Post by: Brent.Mac. on November 05, 2011, 02:16:03 am

Hello again PA
I'm just wondering that the differences are between a flat bow (regular bow in my mind) and a warbow.  All I really know is that thier draw weight is really high :-[.

Thanks,
Brent

Title: Re: Flatbows vs Warbows
Post by: Del the cat on November 05, 2011, 06:43:32 am

A warbow is just a different style of ELB (English longbow) e.g narrow, deep, long, straight, no change in cross section for the grip, no arrow shelf.
The cross section usually is D shaped with the belly rouded or squareish. Ideally made of Yew.
A flat bow is...whateva'
Del

Title: Re: Flatbows vs Warbows
Post by: druid on November 05, 2011, 07:10:17 am

Few days ago I have made 2mm and 2,5 mm steel penetration test with my 125# flatbow and results were better than many (probably underaverage made) longbows of that draw weight. Doing exactly same damage on target but longbow is more comfortable for me. I can post results somewhere.