CAROL ARCHERY
BOWS
ENGLISH LONGBOWS
These are all made to the requirements
of the British Long-Bow Society for taking part in their tournaments. Of
course these bows are also used for Field Archery, Clout and Roving Marks.
In fact, the English Longbow is the ONLY bow that can be used in every
type of archery. I only sell bows by top-class bowmakers; 'bespoke' bows
can be made to order, and I also carry a variety of specifications in stock.
Being an experienced longbow archer myself, I specialises in matching bow
to archer, and arrow to bow.
Give me a phone call to discuss your order, or arrange to meet me at my
workshop.
So, Thinking of Buying a Longbow?
(Or any kind of Traditional Bow, come to that)
At my workshop you may try the bows I sell, and only when you and I are sure of how it shoots for you will you be asked to hand over your 'Luscious Lolly'!
Over the last few years a lot of archers, especially, but not only , begginers, have been given 'unsound advice. This has very often resulted in 'over-bowed' archers and a lot of very preventable injuries.
When looking to buy a bow, be sure you can try it out - before parting with your hard earned cash - to be certain it is the correct weight for YOU
Just because the person selling you the bow only has an 80lb-er in stock doesn't mean it is right for YOU!!!!
It is now possible to buy a lot of 'untried' archery equipment from the internet very easily and 'on the cheap'.
IS IT?
As the saying goes..."you gets what you pays for'!
For your own safety PLEASE be very careful. There are a lot of would be 'bow-makers' (and arrow makers) out there who have made one or two and are now "World Wide Experts"! Usually from 'reading' someone else's 'how to' book!
The bowyers I use have all been making bows for over 20 years. I would not tarnish my own reputation by selling you a bow that was not suitable and the correct draw weight.
If I don't think its right for you you will not be handing over the 'plastic'!
So! Bearing all the above in mind, the bowmakers who supply me include:
BOYTON ARCHERY From £450
Chris has been making top quality bows
for over 30 years, both laminated and 'self' yew bows, from light drawweights
(20lb) to over 100lb for those determined to simulate the achievements
of the medieval military archer.
Chris also makes american longbows and traditional recurves (See below)
SYLVAN ARCHERY From £385
Hilary Greenland has been making bows
for over 20 years including 'self' and laminated bows of various draw weights.
She also makes all- wood recurves, American longbows and 'primitive' types
based on historic artifacts including the Meare Heath and the Holmegaard.
Bow Making Workshops
Hilary runs Bow Making Workshops. These involve making one piece 'primitive' bows, usually from Ash or Maple. These workshops take place over two days, usually a weekend. The next workshops are 12/13th January and 23/24th Feruary 2008 Please phone for details, or go to:
www.sptradarch.org for more information.
PAUL REED From £385
Paul Reed has been making Longbows for over 25 years. His bows are beautifully made to a high standard.
BOWMAKING SUPPLIES
English longbow staves: lemonwood, ready-backed
with hickory or maple (species as available) includes tillering string,
ready drilled horn for nocks: £95.00
Horn nocks: horn pieces pre-drilled for making longbow nocks to
your own design ££6.00/pair
Strings: Dacron with double laid in loop £19.00/each. Single
laid-in top loop, open ended for hitch to lower nock £16.00/each
Handle braid:Various colours. £5.00/metre
String material: Waxed Dacron 4oz. spool. White £9.00/spool
Other colours available: please ring
Serving: Black or red thread. 1oz. spool £4.00/spool
Please see printable
pricelist( PDF) available via the home page for up to date prices
RECURVES
Martin Archery DREAM CATCHER £395
Martin Archery X200 £225
Beginners takedown recurves: from £71.00
(spare limbs £39.95/pair)
'Riga' one-piece recurve hand made by Boyton, incorporating exotic
woods (synthorn belly):£350
FLATBOWS & AMERICAN LONGBOWS: from
£395
Beautiful all-wood flatbows incorporating
several exotic hardwoods in their risers and laminations.
'PRIMITIVES': from £350
Made to special order. These include Native
American, 'Meare Heath' and Holmegaard types.
REFURBISHING
Wooden bows (most types) revarnished £30.00
New braid handles £12.00
New leather handles from £15.00
New string serving (please remove old serving) £3.00
Dental floss nocking point £1.50
It is recommended that special delivery and insurance rates are arranged for bow deliveries
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