longbow

The Longbow is the most basic of bows.

The shape is unchanged from its invention approx. 9,000 - 6,000 B.C.

It is shaped from one piece of timber and the grip is usually made with a strip of leather bound around the bow.

A small shelf is sometimes cut into the side of the bow for the arrow to rest on.

There is no bow sight attached.

Shooting is usually done by aiming with the tip of the arrow at full draw.