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, Target 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 and archer.
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, beginners, 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 web 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. For dates and more information for 2009 go to:
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: Three laminate lemonwood and/or epé ready-backed
with hickory or maple (species as available)
£108.00
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, extra-long for tillering £19.00/each
Handle braid: Various colours.
£5.50/metre
String material: Waxed Dacron
4oz. spool. £11.00/spool
Colours
available: White, black, brown, tan, yellow.
Serving: Black or red braided
nylon thread. 1oz. spool £5.00/spool
Please see printable pricelist( PDF)
available via the home page for up to date prices
RECURVES
Due to the large fluctuation in the £ and Euro, prices on all Martin bows and Horsebows will change
without notice
Martin Archery DREAM CATCHER £450
I still have a few Dream catchers at old price of £350
Martin Archery X200 £325
I still have 40lb and 50lb left hand X200 at old price of £260
Beginners takedown recurves: from £65.00 (spare limbs £35.95/pair)
HORSE BOWS
48″ Recurve bows. No shelf so can be shot left or right hand. Draw weights from 15lb to 40lb. Draw length 28″. £135
48″Recurve bows. With arrow shelf, hardwood handle and Flemish string. 20lb to 50lb. Draw length 29″ £165
58″ Reflex-deflex flatbow. Ideal for ladies and kids. 15lb to 30lb. Optimum draw length 26″ £155
FLATBOWS & AMERICAN
LONGBOWS
Beautiful all-wood/bamboo flatbows
incorporating several exotic hardwoods in their risers and laminations. from £450
'PRIMITIVES': from £400
Made to special order. These include Native American, 'Meare Heath' and
Holmegaard types.
REFURBISHING
Wooden bows (most types) revarnished £65.00
New braid handles £12.00
New leather handles from £15.00
It is recommended that delivery and insurance rates are arranged for bow deliveries before buying.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to get a carrier to take bows, and for your own peace of mind it is better to ‘Try Before You Buy’
at my workshop.