Traditional bow shooting or traditional archery is a style of archery that uses a simple, non-mechanical bow. It is the ancient way of hunting that strips the hunt down to its essentials: wood, string, steel and the hunter’s own skill. No rangefinders. Just patience, practice and the steady rhythm of your breath before the shot.
Traditional archery is more challenging because the archer must close the distance, read the wind and understand animal behaviour at a far more intimate level.
Traditional archers typically use:
- Longbows – tall, straight-limbed bows (like the English longbow).
- Recurve bows (traditional style) – curved limb tips but without modern accessories.
Traditional bows usually don’t have:
- Sights
- Stabilisers
- Mechanical releases
- Compound cam systems
Archers shoot ‘off the shelf’ (the arrow rests directly on the bow) rather than using advanced arrow rests.
Home of Archery’s traditional bows:
Long bow: Shadow Stalker Custom – Simple, elegant and built for performance
The Shadow Stalker Custom is the perfect longbow for beginner archers seeking a sleek, powerful and reliable introduction to traditional archery. With its clean design and smooth shooting experience, it combines simplicity with quality craftsmanship. The long bow is often considered the most authentic form of archery
Key features:
- One-piece hardwood riser: Durable and elegant, offering a solid, balanced feel in every shot
- Premium limbs: Constructed with two bamboo core laminations and reinforced with black fibreglass for strength, flexibility and long-lasting performance
- Custom-tailored handle: Ergonomically shaped to fit your hand comfortably and provide a secure grip
- Bow lengths available: 66, 68 and 70 inches (168, 173 and 178 cm) – choose based on your draw length and preference
- Brace height: 7,5 inches (18 cm) – balanced for consistent performance
- Competition-ready: Approved by World Archery (WA), International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) and International Field Archery Association (IFAA) for tournament use
Recurve bow: Celeri Ventis – More power and speed
The Shadow Stalker Custom is the perfect longbow for beginner archers seeking a sleek, powerful and reliable introduction to traditional archery. With its clean design and smooth shooting experience, it combines simplicity with quality craftsmanship. The long bow is often considered the most authentic form of archery
Named for its speed, Celeri Ventis, which is Latin for “swift wind”, is a bow designed to embody power, elegance and precision. Fully customisable to your vision, the Celeri Ventis is more than a bow; it’s your personal creation, brought to life by our expert bowyers. This bow has tips that curve away from the archer, storing more energy and delivering it more efficiently.
Each Celeri Ventis is built to order and tailored exactly to your preferences.
Home of Archery can also personalise your bows.
