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Shades of Robin Hood!

Here at NZAP we get frequent calls from folks looking for traditional English "D" section longbows at a reasonable price. Most of these callers have been members of various re-enactment groups but others were just interested in experiencing archery on the same basic level as the great archers of yore, without the conveniences of fiberglass and carbon fibre. Up until we received the bows listed here we have referred these callers to custom bowyers who make beautiful and authentic longbow reproductions but must charge accordingly. Thus a shootable reproduction has cost anywhere from around $500 and up--sometimes way up. So when we spotted these solid-hardwood (no plastic anywhere) genuine D-section longbows at the archery trade show in Atlanta, we immediately ordered in a bunch, and they have become one of our most popular items.

Built in the English Style!

One of the fastest growing sports in the world is the re enactment of historically significant events by groups of enthusiasts from around the globe. These events often re enact famous battles fought in a particular period and place, such as the battle of Agincourt in France, or they may be re enactment of medieval fairs and festivals. Roman period re enactments are growing in popularity as are civil War re enactments in the USA. Most reenactment groups focus on a specific time period, which may be a particular century or even a specific decade or the reign of a particular king or queen. Whatever the venues or the time periods, archery most often plays an important part of these events just because archery was such an important part of medieval life. Needless to say, truly authentic longbows faithful to the medieval period are scarce and very expensive. The cheap ones are often rubbishy, crude and anything but authentic. We don't pretend the bows presented here are totally authentic but they are as close as you will find anywhere without laying out a pile of dosh, they shoot remarkably well, and they are rugged enough to stand up the rigours of battle re enactment.

These bows have a small shelf cut into the left side of the riser, making them right handed. However, they can be shoot off the knuckle by left-handed shooters.

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fun for the Entire Family!

The re-enactment of historical events from the middle ages is one of the most rapidly growing activities in The Kingdom of Lochac (geographically challenged? Click HERE to find out just where Lochac is) and there is a good reason: it is great fun for the entire family and educational as well.

It Isn't All About Battles!

Archery, of course, plays as an important part in re-enactment as it did in medieval English life, where every male over the age of eight was required to practice with the longbow at least once a week. Naturally, the great battles of the Hundred Years War and the War of the Roses are favorite re-enactor subjects, but it isn't all about battles. Every medieval festival, carnival, and celebration featured contests of archery skill, and so it is with modern re-enactment. Indeed, re-enactors are as likely to practice their arts to music of lutes and flutes as to the snorts of war horses and the clang of armor.

A Simple But Complete Kit!

Here at NZAP, we have assembled a simple but complete kit for the neophyte re-enactor (or anyone interested in the history of archery) who wants to get started with reasonably authentic equipment without economic strain. Our kit contains the following items.

Click on the bow photo to see traditional longbow expert Ed "Little John" Somervail putting our new repro through its paces at the NZAP indoor range.

Don't forget! Shipping is free on this item to anywhere in New Zealand if your order is over $250.00.
Shipping to Australia may involve additional charges. Click the kanga for details