New Longbow!

what with becoming a dad and all, the arrival of my new handmade longbow has slipped backwards somewhat in the interest stakes.
however, i am coming up to breath a little now, and the new bow, which arrived the day after Noah, is wonderful.
handmade by Bickerstaffe Bows, it is made from a laminate of Hickory, Purpleheart, Lemonwood, and Greenheart woods, with horn nocks (end bits the string loops over).
i have given it some initial warming up, but have yet to shoot it. however, just stringing it makes the bow come alive - you can feel the power in the wood's tension.

can't wait for a free weekend.

anyone do baby sitting..?

i also ordered some arrows to go with it. nice bright fletching to help find them in the grass whilst i'm learning...