For educational purposes only 'cause I hate a know-it-all. That is a deflex-reflex (or reflex-deflex depending on who you are) longbow. They are sometimes known as hybrids since they are sorta a mix between a true longbow (with straight ends) and a recurve. True longbows don't have center cut or pistol grip (locator style) handles. I have several like the one you are getting and they are awesome. Here's one of my favorites:



And, not to be a wooden bow snob or anything 'cause I shoot plenty of glass, but that ain't a stick. This is a stick



Here's a really short stick: My Shortest Ever




You should come to the Cloverdale Traditional Archery Nationals in June. Talk about fun!!!