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Hawkwood English Longbow |
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Item Number: 8580X
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Full Product Info |
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Q: Will you be offering this bow in a 25#-30# weight? Asked on 3/26/2013 by Crys from Canada Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: As of rite now we do not. I can suggest this at our next meeting. Answered on 3/27/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
Q: how wide and how thick is the handle? Asked on 3/23/2013 by alec from United States Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: It's about an 1.5 wide and 1'' deep. Answered on 3/25/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
Q: What type of bowstring should I purchase as a replacement/backup string for this bow? Asked on 2/22/2013 by Crys from Canada Know the answer? Answer this question 2 answers A: I would recommend getting a B-50 to replace the one it comes with. Answered on 2/25/2013 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery A: Friends, The correct string is #8581 @ $14.99. The listing is found on page 112 of Catalog #28, just below the listing for the bow itself. I ordered an extra, and prefer to use the recommended string. My string measures 63", and any double-loop longbow string of that length made with B-50 Dacron should work. I do not recommend a string made with Fast Flight material. Mungo Answered on 2/23/2013 by Anonymous
Q: I am a little confused. Earlier in the thread, it was stated that this bow would work for a person 7ft tall with a 33" draw length. Later in the thread, it is stated that this bow shouldn't be drawn much past 28". I draw at 31" and I am wondering if this bow would work for me. Thanks. Asked on 11/11/2012 by Big J from Omaha NE Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: You can pull this bow back farther than 28", but the farther you pull it back the more stress will be put on the limbs. This type of bow is more primitive, meaning that they do not use fiberglass or other modern materials. This type of bow will lose weight over time and drawing the bow back farther than 28" will speed up that process. Answered on 11/12/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
Q: The product descripton says this 72" bow takes a 64" string; is that right? Asked on 10/12/2012 by bc from TN Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: The bow is 72" from tip to tip, but from string groove to string groove it is only 68". The 64" string is correct for the bow. Answered on 10/15/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
Q: I was thinking about buying this bow and saw that this bow is suited for fair weather conditions and i figured San Jose CA is basically perfect for this bow, but i was still wondering if theres any sort of bad weather for the bow that i might encounter. Really appreciated Asked on 8/18/2012 by First time buyer Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: This bow has not been sealed. That is the only reason that the fair weather conditions have been mentioned. If you were to seal the bow you would be able to use it like any other. Answered on 8/21/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
Q: Hello, Trying to get a Longbow, preferably one of this range, for my brother. The difficulty is that he is 7ft and has a draw of 33.5 inches (this has been professionally measured), is it possible to get a Hawkwood longbow for that draw length? Asked on 8/13/2012 by Daniel from Australia Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: Yes this bow will work for him I would recommend buying a lighter pound bow because he will be adding a lot of weight after 28''. Answered on 8/14/2012 by Clint from 3Rivers Archery
Q: What materials work best for making a nocking point for this bow? Something that lokks more traditional :D Asked on 8/3/2012 by Arthur the Noob from Brasil Know the answer? Answer this question 1 answer A: I would recommend to use silk for a nocking point to keep a more traditional look. Answered on 8/6/2012 by Art from 3Rivers Archery
Q: I was under the impression that medieval bows were made of yew? Why now these other woods? Asked on 7/29/2012 by george from france Know the answer? Answer this question 2 answers A: George, This a replica, so it doesn't have to use yew wood. In addition, yew is VERY expensive, and rather hard to work with. The oak/hickory combination helps keep this bow at an affordable price. Finally, yew bows tend to have short lives; they get weak if they don't crack first. This bow should last several years before losing its strength. I have had two yew bows, and they are/were great (one broke on the 40th arrow), but the Hawkwood bow shoots well and is a good value. Answered on 2/25/2013 by Mungo from Charlottesville, VA A: The term medieval applies to a large period of time and a lot of different bow making techniques. Bows were made out of whatever wood could be found. Yew was, and still is, one of most preferred woods, but hickory is much easier to get a hold of. Answered on 7/31/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
Q: Could an arrow rest be added to this bow rather than shooting off the hand? Asked on 7/18/2012 by Crys from Ontario, Canada Know the answer? Answer this question 2 answers A: Yes, you could unwrap the leather handle wrapping, the re-wrap it with a soft arrow rest. I made a small leather rest by wrapping a piece of leather over itself a few times. Works well for me. Answered on 7/18/2012 by Anonymous A: Yes, an arrow rest could be added to this bow. You could use an adhesive elevated rest or use some leather to build out a type of shelf. Answered on 7/18/2012 by Justin from 3Rivers Archery
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