[Ansteorra-archery] Horsebow vs. Longbow

[Doug Copley]

This question was in regards to Period Shooting and Scoring for IKAC and
Royal Rounds and for Period shoots. For open shoots I would allow them no
problem. I also tell people that I allow carbon and aluminum arrows to be
shot, just not to be scored or to compete for a title.

Vincenti


On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 9:02 AM, Erwin Simmons <ESIMMONS001 at hot.rr.com>wrote:

>  Are you asking for "period" shoots or for all shoots?  For regular
> shoots most bows are allowed as long as they have no stabilizers and or
> sighting devices.  I would not allow any of the really newer bow with the
> magnesium risers etc.  I have seen modern longbows, ie. laminated wood and
> fiberglass limbs allowed for "period" shooting.
> A period Magyar or Mongol  horsebow , due to its laminated layered
> construction would have
> a distinct advantage over a standard longbow, the longbow being a self
> bow.  The horsebow was fatster and had better cast.  So for me I would
> allow it.  I am not currently an archery marshal in Ansteorra, however I
> was Lieutenant General of archers for the Principality of Drachenwald and I
> allowed the horsebows.  Cosmetically they look more period also than some
> bows being shot.
> That's my take on the question.
>
> Ld Eric Bentbow
>
>
> On 5/30/2013 7:30 AM, Doug Copley wrote:
>
> This brings up a good question: Modern Horse Bows. Wooden riser, no cut
> out arrow rest, limbs are covered with leather, BUT the limbs are
> fiberglass. Are they allowed?
>
>  I have not been allowing them because with the limbs being fiberglass
> they are gaining an unfair advantage over a longbow made of wood. a 50#
> fiberglass bow will shoot fast than a 50# wood limb bow.
>
>  So how is this handled in other kingdoms? I would prefer that we move
> together and try to get the rules so that they are the same.
>
>  Vincenti
> Ansteorra
>
>
> On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 6:42 AM, Chuck Kaun <jack_a_lope31 at hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> OK,
>>
>> I believe its the symbol that you want, who really cares how or where you
>> wear it?  Too hot?  Tabard is out.  Sash would be hot too.  Dont wear a
>> belt?  Tie it around your arm.  You are shooting too and it would be in
>> your way?  Tie it around your leg.  Wear a dress or a tunic?  Make a cool
>> headband that goes around your hat.  Dont wear a hat?  Wear it around your
>> noggin, congratulations you are now a pirate.  Dont want that?
>>  OK....obviously you didnt want to wear one...moving on.
>>
>> Simply put there are many many ways to wear this thing, you have 5 parts
>> of your body to attach it to aside from your torso that doesnt involve a
>> lot of cloth making you overheat or overtly modifying your persona.  Find
>> one and put it there.
>>
>> Now...to make it obvious...Black with a big ole yellow arrowhead works
>> quite well if you are wearing light colors.  wearing darks?  Yellow with a
>> big ole black arrowhead on it.  Just dont wear it to court and the heralds
>> wont even ask what the heck that thing is.
>>
>> The point of all of this?  a plain black or yellow scarf with a big ole
>> arrowhead of the opposite color on it.  Easy to make, goes darn near
>> anywhere you need it to.  Tie it to your bow when its time to leave so you
>> dont lose it.
>>
>> Simple, easy to make, inexpensive
>>
>> Enjoy,
>>
>> Karl Thorgeirsson
>>
>>
>> _______________________
>> > From: doug.copley at gmail.com
>> > To: ansteorra-archery at lists.ansteorra.org
>> > Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-archery] Marshal Sash Idea
>> >
>> > Belt flags do not always work since many people do not wear a belt. All
>> > of the options have some problems with them. Some people want them some
>> > do not. Each of the options can either be hot or lost or forgotten. So
>> > the overall idea may or may not be a good work, but I still see no
>> > reason not to try it:-)
>> >
>> > I do see it being more beneficial at a LARGE event than at a small one.
>> > At a small one, everyone knows everyone and if anyone walks up that is
>> > not known, everyone knows it and should immediately step in to help
>> > out.
>> >
>> > On the larger ones, It could be a good idea to have a sash or something
>> > that is visible from a distance so that others can point you out to
>> > people. Something like this would be good at Gulf Wars or maybe a Grand
>> > Assembly of Archers, which we are hoping to have again next year!
>> >
>> > Vincenti
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