[Bryn-gwlad] Arrow Shaft weight?

[Colin MacNachtan]

On Monday 15 October 2007, Katy Hendrick wrote:
> This conversation has really piqued my interest in archery again.  I
> used to participate back in the East Kingdom but have not had the
> opportunity to do so here.  My main concern is my bow.  The longbow I
> have is beginning to show signs of splitting and a friend bought me a
> bow a couple years back but it is the kind that disassembles into 3
> parts.
>
> Do I need to purchase a more period bow?  Would it be acceptable to
> practice with it at least?

A bow like that is entirely acceptable for all practices and most tournaments 
as long as it's not a compound bow (ie with pulleys).

Colin