A short instructional/demo video (transcript) by Shane of Great Plains Bows comparing their B-model reflex-deflex longbow with the A-model traditional (D-shaped) longbow. Shane describes differences in limb shape, performance (speed, smoothness, hand shock), competition eligibility (IFAA rules), and gives buying recommendations for hunting vs. competition.
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Hey guys. Shane with Great Plains bows. And today I wanted to talk about the difference in our reflex deflex longbow and our A model or traditional longbow, which would be this bow here. And you can see the A model right here is a far straighter limb. There's less reflex deflex in it versus the B model. It's got quite a bit more aggressive limb in it. So. So the A model, the traditional longbow meets the parameters of the IFAA organization, whereas the B model reflex deflex does not. So if you're looking for a bow that meets the parameters and you want to shoot in competition, you're going to need to go with the traditional longbow. The A model, I'll string these up and I'm going to talk a little bit about the different characteristics of the two. So you can see on the B model bow, the reflex deflex bow, the limb is more straight. It's not a true D shaped bow and it's got just a little bit of, just a slight recurve off to the end there. This makes this bow really fast and really smooth. It has a lot of stored energy in it. It's a very, very high performing longbow. So let me string up the A model, the traditional. So on this bow you can see you've got the classic D shape of the traditional longbow. This is a very good looking bow and it shoots great. It doesn't perform quite as good as the B model reflexdeflex bow, but it's just as quiet, not quite as fast as the B model bow and it's not quite as smooth. There's just a little more hand shock with the A model or the traditional bow, just because of the physics, the profile of the limb. If you're looking to buy one of these and you want a long bow for hunting, I would go with the B model, the reflex deflex bow. If you want to shoot competition and you want one bow that does it all, you need to get the traditional longbow or the A model. It's a very good hunting bow also and it will get into all your competitions a little faster, little smoother. Reflex deflex meets the IFAA parameters. Still a good bow. Just a little more hand shock. Not quite as fast as the B model. Both great bows. Thanks for watching.
