Longbow
A tall, traditional bow with limbs that form a classic “D” shape when strung; generally lacks modern accessories.
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The force (in pounds) needed to pull a bowstring to full draw; affects arrow speed and penetration.
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A tool that aids in safely stringing or unstringing a recurve or longbow without twisting the limbs.
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