How To Become an English Longbowman

Published on December 14, 2024
Duration: 21:25

This video explores the historical English Warbow, detailing its immense physical demands and unique historical significance. It covers the sourcing of bows from specialized bowyers, the extreme draw weights (up to 200 lbs) and their impact on archers' skeletons, and the specialized leverage-based stance required. The content also touches on arrow construction, bow stringing techniques, essential gear like arm braces, and the concept of intuitive shooting, contrasting it with modern firearms.

Quick Summary

English warbows historically featured draw weights up to 200 lbs, requiring immense strength and a specialized leverage-based stance. Typically made from Yew wood, these bows can cost around $1,000 due to the craftsmanship involved. An arm brace is crucial for safety against string slap.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to English Warbows
  2. 00:56The Appeal of Archery
  3. 02:27Historical Context: Mary Rose Bows
  4. 03:13Sourcing Bows & Bowyers
  5. 03:48Extreme Physical Demands of Warbows
  6. 05:39Stance and Technique for Warbows
  7. 07:49Warbows vs. Compound Bows
  8. 09:27Arrow Making and Maintenance
  9. 12:15Stringing and Maintenance
  10. 14:41Essential Gear: Arm Brace
  11. 15:04Warm-up and Training Routines
  12. 16:09Intuitive Shooting Explained
  13. 17:58Archery Accessibility vs. Firearms
  14. 20:09Materials and Cost of Warbows

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the historical draw weights of English warbows?

Historical English warbows, like those recovered from the Mary Rose shipwreck, had draw weights reaching up to 200 lbs. The speaker demonstrates with a bow around 106 lbs, highlighting the extreme strength required.

What materials are English warbows typically made from?

English warbows are traditionally crafted from Yew wood. The high cost, around $1,000, reflects the specialized craftsmanship and material sourcing involved in creating these historical weapons.

What is the proper stance for shooting a heavy warbow?

Shooting heavy warbows requires a specific leverage-based stance. It involves using back and chest muscles in a push-pull motion, rather than the typical squared-off archery stance, to manage the immense draw weight.

Why is an arm brace important for longbow archers?

An arm brace, or bracer, is essential for preventing injury when shooting high-poundage bows. It protects the forearm from the forceful slap of the bowstring during the release, which can be severe with heavy bows.

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