2006-10-10 07:56:28 · 7 answers · asked by SPARTAN-117 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
They were usually made of white ash. The English bows were made of bone and yew wood.
2006-10-10 07:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oak or any other solid wood. You can also use fallen branches that are laying around as long as they aren't wet, or they'll shrink.
By the way, if I hear about a disgruntled archer going on a bow & arrow rampage in a few days I'm not liable for anything.
2006-10-10 07:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say a sturdy wood like oak.
2006-10-10 07:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
straight, i know they made the bows from ash, or yew, whatever that means
2006-10-10 07:59:43 · answer #4 · answered by rand a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tough, sturdy, and light wood...like cherry or oak
2006-10-10 07:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by curious moper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is balsa wood to lightweight?
2006-10-10 09:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some sort of willow or maybe ash
2006-10-10 07:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋