the "D" shape R/D longbow appreciation thread!

[nineworlds9]

Overspined your interpretation is lovely!

[Wudstix]

This the Kota bow I won on the auction.  Can't wait to shoot it.

[Wudstix]

Has Mark Viehweg's name on it.  62" 72#@28

[Brianlocal3]

Kinda miss this thread.
Bringing it up for new people to see.

Still in love with the JD Berry Taipan

[Michael Guran]

Toelke Super D.  Probably the best looking bow that I own...

[Vesty]

No picture but my N.M. Baraga remains my go to bow. I really appreciate how it zips my arrow quietly and with no handshock. It has been my most consistent bow on Michigan whitetails.

[M60gunner]

Forgot this thread was here. Now I can show off my Wes Wallace Royal LB he made me. All Cocobolo, a TD, antler accents. Basically all his options except checkering. It's 44#@28. Likes 600 spine carbons, 1916 aluminum and 45#-50# woods.

[Wudstix]

I'll post pics when it gets here.  Just sent a check for a John McDonald, Big River D-shaped D/R longbow, 62", 60#@30".  52#+ at my draw.  Feels like I'm waiting for Santa.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Don't know how I missed this? but here's two of my RD Longbow. Yellowstone Longbow 64"47@27.

[Kirkll]

I have been building these Flatliner design bows for years, and the 3 piece design has been popular the last few years. I typically use a tip wedge in this limb design, and it can technically take some of them out of the true D shape category with a very slight reflex to the tip at brace...

On the other hand, i've built many of these for competitors that need that perfect D shape using the same form and same shape by using  use a carbon tip overlay that  holds the shape, yet still works as a static tip...Its laid up with the tip wedge, then shaped back to the D shape "post lay up" keeping the tips static.   There is a serious difference in performance having those tips static vs a whippy tip.

Here are a couple of these 3 pc long bows built recently.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xYs1QFHSwS6XwoBz7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6chkz7wRRkjjq8zo9

This is a one piece with the tip wedge, and has a very slight reflex to the tips.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YKDN29wyr6SC4S2j7

A few more one piece photos here









Btw.... I still have some of this Black and White ebony in stock, dry and ready to use if someone is interested....     Kirk

[Rob DiStefano]

Having, or not having, braced longbow visual tip reflex is only an aesthetic thing, no more or less.

IF a braced longbow exhibits ANY amount of "flip to the tips" it ain't a "D" shape R/D longbow.  This is mostly a very visual thing as most mild R/D longbows still show some amount of tip reflex when braced. If it matters, and yer not sure, use a small straight edge to check a braced bows tips on its back and belly. 

Again, it's just an AESTHETIC thing.

[frassettor]

Great thread 

[matt steed]

My new Wild Horse Creek is a great shooter.
66 inch. Mild R/D

Maple core, Etimo veneers. Bolivian Rosewood riser

[Wudstix]

Pretty bow, I just need to shoot the bows I have.  Big River(3), Kota, Bear Grizzly, HTD recurve, MOAB.  Fewer years in front than behind.

[MnFn]

My favorite longbow, a Liberty English. Made of yew with a micarta riser as it is a takedown. At 68" and 45#,  it packs a punch and is a joy to shoot.

[soap creek]

When I want to shoot a longbow this is the one I usually grab first. Just a pleasure to shoot. Nice looking bow,great craftsmanship. Dwyer Original 64in 45lbs.

[soap creek]

More pics.

[soap creek]

Another

[Wudstix]

Sweet!!!

[meatCKR]

These are my favorite kind of bow.  Here is my Elburg Cherokee Magnum Flatbow.  The shape of the bow when it is braced is so classic.  And the performance is absolutely top notch.  Harry's bows are Amazing!