Persian archer equipment

[Alanus]

That was a point I was a little worried about in ordering a bow of traditional construction(sorrry to butt in here) but I believe Grozer uses the fish bladder glue, as well as sinue from a type of elk that is quite rare these days?
So would these be suitable for the British climate, or require some protective coating? Is varnish flexible enouhg for a bow?

Grozer uses sturgeon bladder glue, according to his descriptions. I hope he does because I have a Bashkir coming from him and I live in Maine, which is foggy and damp like Britain.
As for varnish? Definately, if you use quality spar or coach varnish. I was the head flyrod finisher for the H.L. Leonard Rod Co., and we used old-fashioned spar varnish. Any of the newer varnishes should work, and some of them have UV protection. The flexibility of bows and fishing rods are about equal.