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What is a "forgiving, stable and smooth" longbow

Tim Baker

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20 Comments

@natebetts4344 2 years ago

Just came across this video and never considered that all of the terms that archers tend to use being smooth, stable and forgiving really can depend on the time you've put into your weapon. Thanks very much!

@allen4758 1 year ago

This is like a masterclass ! Awesome information, thank you !

@jerrycox2058 4 years ago

Tim, you do a very good job at trying to explain things to beginners and even to some that think that they are good trad shooters. I totally agree with you about this style of bow and you give all of the reasons why I love them. I too have lots of bows and like shooting them all but the longbow is the true love. I have even made selfbows and have several of them. While some will gripe about arrow speed, the old saying, "a slow kill is better than a fast miss." The longbow can be the very best bow for hunting and for me, can make my shots so much easier to make, even in the dark. Yep, you have to put the time and practice in but I never am concerned about the distance. When you know that you know that you can make the shot, it is no longer "I hope that I can do it." No thinking involved, just the doing. hopefully this video will help someone to understand the longbow better and how awesome it really is. Jerry

@larryreese6146 2 years ago

Never had it explained to me in such a simple manner and never really thought it out. Ive always been a fan of longbows and even long recurves. I always thought well, the shorter the bow, the more like a pistol and the longer, the more like a rifle. And i never could shoot a pistol.

@seanjorgenson8064 4 years ago

Thanks Byron. Preparation is everything.

@chiliboom6140 2 years ago

I just found this video but I super appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and advise. I am new to archery and this is the style I am interested in and Needed this information. Thank you very much.

@davidherrington3649 2 years ago

My ring finger on my left hand has callus on it thank you learning more all the time

@roadmaster111-19 3 years ago

Never thought about finger pressure on the string, going to pay attention to that, thanks for sharing your knowledge !

@TheRustedShackleford 4 years ago

Thank for the content. I'm new to traditional archery and I believe I have found a new passion at 36.
I really appreciate you taking the time to explain the things that seem to go unsaid in a lot of other archery videos.

Again, thank you.

@hiramhaji7813 3 years ago

Oh I see Hiram is a knowledgeable archer

@mattrexing 4 years ago

"We're gonna need a bigger boat!" and Im gonna need a bigger bow. Thanks Tim

@ralfgrosser4443 4 years ago

Worked this out very well, and the explanation is spot on.

@danielsbackforty8094 1 year ago

GREAT VIDEO. Will try my finger pressure for consistency

@zoltanleimeiszter2401 4 years ago

Good explanation!Keep ‘em coming!

@samfulks4896 2 years ago

Thank you the time and instruction. Excellent

@tonystone3397 4 years ago

Many thanks, was a very full and informative post!

@andrewanderson3472 3 years ago

Nice , i have a 68 inch bow , it's very smooth and forgiving , and no string pinch , what a joy to shoot

@MarkMphonoman 4 years ago

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated. 👍

@richmerlo2769 4 years ago

Well Tim I agree with you on the forgiveness of the longbow , I have a new Whisper from Northern Mist Longbows Steve Turay , and as you mentioned you must practice and get used to your equipment , well with that being said I must say the bow is very smooth to draw and very accurate when , and only when I can maintain good focus and consistent form . I would highly reccomend a Northern Mist longbow to anyone who wants a very well made accurate and forgiving bow period ! Great video , looking forward to more of your tips, thanks for sharing.