I am still confused. So would I have any concerns if I showed up at the indoor nationals with my Dalaa and longbow limbs and shot in the modern longbow class? Would I need to use wooden arrows?
The actual rules are here:
http://www.azjoad.com/main/forms/traditional_bow_rules_2-2007.pdf
For modern longbow, the rules state:
Longbow (Traditional and Modern Longbow)
- is defined as a wood bow without
recurve in the limb tips, (i.e., the string must not rest on the upper or lower limb but
rather must contact the bow only at the string nocks.)
2.
Stabilizers
or counterweights, or bows built up to serve the same function will not
be
allowed.
3.
Protruding bow sights
will not
be allowed. However a
movable band/"O-ring" or
rubber band
on the bow limbs will be permitted as long as this band is no larger than
1/8 inch wide or high. An alternative allowed
sighting method is the moveable
"Point-
of-Aim" on the ground.
This cannot exceed a height of 6" above the ground or be
larger than 3" in diameter.
4.
No cushion plungers
or similar mechanical or metal apparatus shall be used.
However, the side of the bow where the arrow comes in contact with it may be built out
slightly with a
leather pad.
5.
Arrows will be of wood
and fletched with feathers. Points shall be of a type that will
not inflict undue damage to target faces or buttresses. Arrows shall be identical in
length, weight and color, except for normal w
ear. Point weight may be of any value and
is not
restricted to 125 grains.
6.
Finger Protection
in the form of finger stalls or tips, gloves, shooting tab or tape
(plaster) is allowed to draw, hold back and release the string, provided it does not
incorporate any device to help in holding, drawing and releasing the string. (For
example, mechanical releases or hooks are not
permitted.) A separator between the
fingers to prevent pinching the arrow may be used. On the bow hand an ordinary glove,
mitten or similar item, may be worn.
And in addition to these rules:
.
IBO and NFAA "Modern" Longbow Division Rules:
1. 1.
Longbows
made with fiberglass laminates or other "modern" man-made materials
are
allowed in this division.
2.
Arrow rests
; shelves and center shot cut shelves are
also allowed.
So the bow has to be a wooden bow with no recurve but yes reflex. So, if you're doing a 3 piece takedown, I think you'd have to go with an all-wooden riser.