Simple self-nock custom longbow made by Bickerstaffe Bows Simple laminated Longbows made from Hickory and Lemonwood. SPECIAL ORDER CUSTOM TRADITIONAL BOW USUALLY DELIVERED IN 10-12 WEEKS APPROX. Maximum bow poundage 40lb@29" If you are looking to buy a longbow to train with, then this simple self-nock longbow will shoot very well. These bows are made to suit re-enactors and beginners and make a perfect starter bow. Buy an English longbow custom made to order just for you. It is supplied with a flemish fast flight bow string. These bows are made with a Hickory back, Hickory Core and a Lemonwood belly and have a maximum draw length of 29". For right and left handed archers. PLEASE ONLY STRING CUSTOM TRADITIONAL LONGBOWS USING A DOUBLE LOOP LONGBOW STRINGER, OR YOU WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY Custom longbow makers Bickerstaffe bows talk about the simple longbow Bow & draw length suitability If a bow is marked for example 40#@28", max draw 29" this bow would be suitable for someone with a draw length up to 28" NOT over 28" Custom bows are specified at the archers draw length so if you wanted a 40lb bow at 29" draw length then the bow will be made to be 40lb at 29" draw NOT 40lb@28" with a draw length of 29" Even though the bow may state the max draw 29", this means that a safety margin has been built into the bow for the odd occasion when you may unknowingly draw slightly more It is not designed for you to continually draw over 28"If it is found that this is the case you will invalidate the warranty and no repair or replacement will be offered Advice on fitting new Longbow strings Laid-in strings have been made since the stone age. Therefore, traditional and appropriate to use with an English Longbow. The principle of a laid-in bow string is good and works well. Over the years, we have made well over 50,000 laid-in bowstrings. A new one needs to be worked in before use. They are typically shorter than the old string when new, but once fitted and bedded in, they will settle to the correct length or a little shorter. Initially, a new bow string will appear to be too short. It is handmade and needs to be fitted to the bow. Brace the bow and rub the new string to soften the wax used in it's manufacture.Leave the bow braced for a little while and the bracing height will drop. Shoot a few arrows from part draw, and the string will appear to have stretched a bit as the wax softens and the fibres tighten. The string will likely have dropped below the standard bracing height, so add twists by twisting anti-clockwise – which is how the string is laid in. This will shorten the string to raise the bracing height. Do not untwist the string to make it longer. This has caused strings to become 'unlaid', which is not repairable. About Bickerstaffe Bows Bickerstaffe Bows are one of the leading manufacturers of custom longbows for sale in the UK. Run by a small group of dedicated bowyers with a love for the traditional side of the sport. Headed by Pip Bickerstaffe, they have a deep understanding and appreciation of what goes into making a truly beautiful English Longbow. Their Workshop situated in Kegworth, not 40 miles from the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest. Bickerstaffe English longbows are finding favour in all forms of Traditional archery. Bickerstaffe Bows also supply English Longbow Making Kits so you can make your own - these are also available through The Longbow Shop as is a custom Bickerstaffe bow of your dreams should we not have what you want in stock. IMPORTANT: DO NOT use stringers which have a pocket that fits over the top nock as these exert pressure on the nock beyond the wood which can lead to broken nocks, which will not be replaced under warranty!
