The following are a list of bowyers, fletchers and general archery suppliers which we consider to be among the best in the business.
Adrian Hayes longbows are for those looking for a high performance longbow with the tradition and beauty to match. With many traditional bowyers producing a full range of classic English Longbows it takes something special to set a bow apart. Our Longbows combine the tradition and heritage of England's glorious past, with modern bow making methods to produce a bow which delivers exceptional performance from the best natural materials.
Click here to read more and get details of how to order bows from Adrian Hayes Longbows
Little John Arrows specialize in custom made arrows, finished to an exceptional standard with equal importance given to matching arrows for superior shooting performance. We only make arrows which means we are never distracted from the task at hand, our reputation is based solely on our arrows and therefore we make sure they meet the high standards we set ourselves. Not a single arrow is sent until it has been fully quality checked
Click here to read more and get details of how to order Little John arrows
The Longbow Shop - home of traditional archery supplies in the UK. We are a web-based mail order company with all orders being taken through the website.
Click here to read more about the Longbow Shop
Flybow is Europe's premier supplier of traditional archery equipment
Click here to read more and get details of how to order items from Flybow
White Wolf bowyer Tony Semenuk produces a range of excellent, mid priced bows. With the full compliment of longbows, recurves and takedowns there is something to fit every body. But not only are the bows great Tony offers exceptional customer service which we have found to be second to none.
Click here to read more and get details of how to order bows from White Wolf
Anybody can hit a target, most people can hit a 3D animal, but only those really skilled can hit a flying target. The WingShooter is an excellent addition to your clubs target set and something which will be sure to bring back visitors to your club shoots time and again.
Click here to read more and get details of how to order plans to build your own WingShooter
Steve Nicholson and Andy Gilfrin, are real archers interested in the best archery suppliers have to offer. In our search for the very best bow, arrows and equipment we have shot, used and worn pretty much everything on offer.
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Magazine |
August 2010
We take a tour the length and breadth of the British mainland to visit Scotland with Border Bows, Yorkshire with Aidy Hayes, the Wirral with Jason from thelongbowshop.com, down South with the Company of Canterbury Longbowman, and Geoff is in Spain.
July 2010
The Mary Rose story comes to life this month, when Steve and Andy went to visit archaeologist Alex Hildred and got our hands on 500 year old long bows (literally). We look at the battle of Vernuiel, Andy visits France on a peace mission and we talk to Sid at Border.
June 2010
Bumper edition this month, a pig in armour, Geoff towers direct from Homildon Hill and a look at the Mary Rose. There is also news of the UK Atlatl championships and all the usual regular items.
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Latest Reviews |
Last Update: 02 September 2010
T Tips Points by Arrow Fix Tool
Those who have read the Arrow Fix tool review will have noticed the myriad functions the manufacturers managed to pack into this little tool in addition to it’...Read More
Aidy Hayes Longbow 52#@28"
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Fletching Medieval Arrows - The Longbow series Vol 3
This third DVD in the longbow series turns it’s attention to Medieval arrows, as with the previous 2 DVD’s this one can happily claim to be ...Read More
Arrow Fix Tool - repair broken arrow shafts
I sometimes wonder why I shoot wooden arrows, especially when I go to a shoot to discover they have chosen an ex-quarry and all the shots are surrounded by ...Read More
Forging Medieval arrow Heads - The Longbow Series Vol 2
What I really like about the Longbow Series and the way they are made is that they are "proper" instructional DVD's, these ...Read More
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Top Twenty |
A list of our top twenty favorite archery items we have reviewed. Click the image to read the review