[Kristoffer O]

Originally posted by Uh-Nu-Buh:


2. The world's longest bows also had the world's longest arrows. This means that a 42KG draw (~100 lbs) would propel the arrow for longer than an equivalent English Longbow--so it actually had higher velocities, could travel longer distances, and hit harder.

Welsh - tall men - long arms - long draws possible.
Japanese - short men - short arms - short draws possible


[ January 30, 2004, 22:43: Message edited by: Kristoffer O ]