In this video I use modern tools to make an "archer-tall" ash longbow inspired by some of the ancient artifacts from the Neolithic period.
Some prehistoric bows were at least as tall as the archer and made with rounded bellies, much like the renowned English longbow and warbow. Regardless of what you call it, it's a widespread design used by both hunters and warriors throughout human history.
This time-tested, durable, and accurate design requires less wood than a wide flatbow, so straight saplings can be used to minimize production time. I've been making a lot of these lately, and took two whitetail deer with a 74" round-belly longbow made of hackberry last fall.
The more I use them, the more they grow on me. It's becoming one of my favorite bow profiles, and you'll be seeing more of these in future videos!
Thanks for watching!
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