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<B>TRADITIONAL LONGBOW <BR>All I.B.O. rules apply, and traditional rules listed below. There is a 90-lb. Maximum bow weight. THIS CLASS ONLY.<P>1. Competitors shooting traditional longbow class will use a longbow defined as: a bow when strung the string touches only the nocks of the bow. A bow at the shelf shall be cut no closer than 1/8 inch to the centerline of the bow. In case a bow cut center shot is found, it may be re-qualified by adding a leather pad to a thickness that will meet the rules. Cushion plungers or mechanical adjustments shall not be permitted.<P>2. No sights, stabilizers or counter balances shall be allowed. Attempts to circumvent this rule by building bows with massive or weighted handle-risers shall disqualify the shooter. <P>3. Arrow shafts shall have a minimum of 125-grain pts.<P>4. Arrow shafts shall be identical in length, weight and color; except for normal wear. Arrow shafts shall be restricted to wood.<P>5. Strings shall have single color middle serving with no marks. <P>6. One string nocking point only is permitted.<P>7. One or two nock locators, which may be snap-on type, tubing, thread or dental floss tied or served on the servings. <P>8. Arrow should be shot from the shelf or hand with no elevated rest. Only a piece of leather or similar material 1/8 inch thick or less shall be allowed on the arrow shelf.<P>9. One anchor point only is permitted.<P>10. An archer shall shoot only with a Mediterranean release. That is, with one finger above and two fingers below the arrow.<P>11. Must be shot from the white stake (30 yards maximum distance.</B><BR><P>------------------<BR><B><I>Rob DiStefano</I></B><P>
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