2006-09-09 04:07:40 · 4 answers · asked by Da Da Da 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
traditionally longbows are carved from long straight pieces of wood a recurve is shorter and the power is enhanced by curving the tips back away from the string . recurves are more useful in hunting as they travel thru brush and forest more easily
2006-09-09 04:13:11 · answer #1 · answered by Norman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normal1 is correct in his definitions. I would only add that recurve bows are typically more powerful and compact, but longbows are more durable.
2006-09-09 04:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by marbledog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good answers! Just in case you would like pictures, try this link http://www.3riversarchery.com/index.asp though there are many great archery sites. Personally, if you're into "traditional" archery (since you didn't ask about compound or crossbows), I would recommend the longbow, elegant and historical :)
2006-09-10 16:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by KyLeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal1 has it in a nutshell....sort of surprised you didn't ask about compound bows as well though.
2006-09-09 04:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋