Bows & Prices

This is the prime bow of Java Man Archery. Named for author Dave Petersen, the Elkheart is a short, mild forward handle reflex/deflex longbow which is extremely smooth drawing considering it’s length.

The forward handle, in combination with the ergonomic grip, creates surprising stability for such a short bow. The Elkheart is quiet, compact, quick and highly maneuverable. We have incorporated every advantage into the design of the Elkheart.

The new Elkheart Magnum is the shortest, smoothest offering to date. Available in 50”, 52”, and 54”. The 50” still qualifies as a “Longbow”, but 52” and 54” versions have some string contact with the limb. The 50” bow will easily handle 28” draws. 52 “ will handle 30”+, and 54” up to 32” draw.

This is a longer version of the Elkheart.

Named for the mountains fortress of Rohan in Lord Of The Rings, the Helms Deep recurve has a heavily deflexed riser with static tips.

Very much like the Elkheart, the more extreme forward handle of the Helms Deep combined with our highly ergonomic grip makes this short bow extremely stable along with being quiet and fast.

The Assyrian empire is the oldest known military power on earth, their earliest recorded battle being 2450 BC.

The brilliant Assyrian bow inspired the bows of the Mongols as well as the bows of the Tatars, Hungarians, Chinese and others. Like all static recurves, the Assyrian is smooth drawing and stores an incredible amount of energy at full draw.

The American is a narrow limbed ASL (American Semi Longbow). Designed with straight limbs which show slight “string follow” in use. Available with or without slightly reflexed tips.  

Standard grip 2” deep, either straight or dished.

Inspired by the double recurve bows of Southeast Asia.

The set back and deflexed handle in combination with slight, semi-static recurves makes this bow one of the smoothest drawing and fastest bows we offer, along with being stunningly beautiful.

Formerly, the “Eros”

The Apollo shows it’s obvious, curvaceous Asian influence.

It is stable and fast, yet surprisingly quiet. The Apollo is offered with a maple core.

This is our mild reflex/deflex longbow, but with the distinctive Java Man touch.

Designed to maximize performance while retaining the distinctive D shape when strung, the Sweet Grass may redefine your expectations of an R/D longbow.

The newest model in the Java Man lineup. Introduced in May 2020. A Reflex/Deflex longbow designed for maximum stability and speed in a competition longbow. 

This model does not meet IFAA rules, but is legal for WA and most other Longbow classifications.  

Bamboo core standard.

Standard riser materials: Dymalux in Walnut, Charcoal, or Cocobolo colors. Micarta ($125) and G10 ($175) are available as an upgrade.

A competition longbow reflex/deflex when unstrung, but with “D” profile when strung. Meets IFAA rules.  

Designed to cast an arrow with excellent speed, smoothness and stability.

Bamboo core standard.

Standard riser materials: Dymalux in Walnut, Charcoal, or Cocobolo colors. Micarta ($125) and G10 $175) available as an upgrade.