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For some it's the craft. They enjoy producing and maintaining their own equipment. Be it arrow bags, bow bags, their shooting gloves or their bowstrings but perhaps none more so than for those who fletch their own arrows. For in archery there can be few things more satisfying than seeing your own hand made arrow fly true to hit the target. |
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For some it's the outdoors. They enjoy being able to shoot the long distances an open field can offer. Or the challenge and pleasure of shooting through a sun dappled wood or open glade. |
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For some, it is companionship. Sharing and learning from family and friends, in a fun and enjoyable way. |
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For most it's all of these.
Welcome, we're the Companions of the Longbow. |
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Why?
Well, for some it's the challenge. A traditional longbow is notoriously hard to shoot, constant practice is needed to maintain speed, accuracy and intensity. They'll work to attain a keen eye and maintain an accurate shooting technique. |
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Welcome to the Companions of the Longbow ... |
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Last updated: Thurs 13th Apr 06 |
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Home: Middle English, from Old English hām |
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Archery, medieval style. |
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We're a group of enthusiasts whose aims are to promote the skills and use of the medieval longbow in a fun and safe environment. Wherever possible we shoot outdoors, using traditional equipment and using traditional medieval shooting techniques.
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© Companions of the Longbow |
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Updated every Tuesday
Last Updated Tuesday 6th May 08 |
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For some it's the history. The wish to attain the skills of the yeoman farmers who trained from childhood to 'bend their bowes' during The Hundred Years War. They'll work towards the draw weight of the mighty 'war bow'; a bow with such power that it's steel tipped goose feathered cloth yard arrows could penetrate the plate armour of a mounted knight. |
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Companions of the Longbow are affiliated to the NFAS
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