In the days BC (Before Compound) when it was just archery we called reflex/deflex Long Bows. Semi recurve.. Just a modified recurve to me not a long bow.

I prefer the way the 1 piece or 2 piece longbow looks versus the recurves.  It's a personal choice.  I have 2, a Hill bow, and also a Pathfinder. I love them both.  

That being said, I have made my own recurve that I only use for bowfishing.

Im a big fan of a longbow thats got a straight grip on it versus a recurve or longbow thats got the pistol style grip cut into it! I feel that whatever i aim at i hit with it, i shoot instinctive though and my arrow is just an extension of my front hand i guess!

Longbows are generally easier to slip through thick brush with.
Recurves are easier to pick up a snake with.

Thanks for the input. I have read a lot of threads about longbows vs recurves and wanted to know some of the reasons for the advantages/disadvantages.
Thanks