thanks HUN for the photos. My bow shoulder is complaining from pulling the 70# mid-length SMG too much. Need to take it easy.
177 2011-12-07 00:37:34
Topic: Strength Training for Archery (8 replies, posted in Technique)
I am posting videos from Youtube. Please feel free to add video links so everyone can benefit. Thank you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xExN7q_Kyh0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHTGv4e_ … re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG-ovPlPBE0 (Marlon the muscleman)
178 2011-12-06 06:51:11
Re: Made my own bamboo arrows for the first time.... (28 replies, posted in Arrows)
Actually, I just want to illustrate how expensive these type of arrowheads are. A simple stainless steel version will do for me if there are any.
Kanuck wrote:
Warbow
You must have deeper pockets than I do! Or maybe its just that I'm of good Scottish stock....
179 2011-12-06 06:46:49
Re: New Hwarang Ordered (39 replies, posted in Bows)
Any illustration you can provide? Do I bucket lift with free weights or cable?
Kanuck wrote:
Warbow
Bucket lifts....lots and lots of bucket lifts....with both arms. When you can bucket lift 150# your goal of 120# will be easy
180 2011-12-06 06:27:49
Re: Great archery club in Daejeon (14 replies, posted in Daejeon)
Ehhh, that clears the confusion 
181 2011-12-06 06:25:15
Re: 33.5" Wood Arrow Shaft (6 replies, posted in Arrows)
Kanuck, thanks for your advice. I understand Allegheny get electronic lathe. I am sure they can do barrel shafts.
WillScarlet, I already get two dozen bamboo shafts from Mark Hill. I am undecided if I want to go with regular field points or T Tips's 125 grains 3D target points that are tanged. Thanks for your suggestion.
182 2011-12-06 06:19:32
Re: New Hwarang Ordered (39 replies, posted in Bows)
Kanuck, we are similar in thoughts! I am hitting the gym a bit lately and wants to eventually pull a 120# Hungarian horn/sinew composite bow .
183 2011-12-06 06:09:54
Re: Made my own bamboo arrows for the first time.... (28 replies, posted in Arrows)
Or try this source: http://www.bytheswordinc.com/c-543-dama … heads.aspx
184 2011-11-29 01:48:58
Re: First Traditional Bow (30 replies, posted in Bows)
This is what I did to determine my draw length. Maybe it will workout for you. First, make your bow hand into a fist and hold onto a tape measure between the thumb and index fingers. Next, spread the tape measure with your draw arm until you reach your shoulder. My measurement was 35". Through experiment with a 50# KTB, I determined that my actual draw is 33.5": the rule of thumb was to subtract 1.5". However, everybody is different. Your mileage may vary.
MrJoe wrote:
Is a 32" arrow enough to get started with?
185 2011-11-28 06:56:25
Re: Great archery club in Daejeon (14 replies, posted in Daejeon)
Indeed, Mr. Yun has a great draw. I hear that he uses strong bows and his draw is 35". Is that correct? Does he use carbon arrows?
186 2011-11-28 06:36:10
Re: The bamboo arrow and penetration on big game. (3 replies, posted in Hunting)
Regarding the penetration part, that's also the evidence I get from reading other posts. Mark Hill from the UK has tanged Damascus hunting broadheads for sale. I wonder how the two combination will help with penetrating very thick wild hog shield?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Damascus-Steel- … 2eb96e2790
WillScarlet wrote:
Although I've never used them, bamboo arrows fascinate me, just from peoples reviews and brief explinations of how they perform. I intend to make my next set of arrows out of bamboo, and will experiment with them thoroughly. Will use them to hunt with, but God knows when I might have any insight as to how they perform on game animals. From what I've read, they are comparatively heavier than other arrow materials (except hardwoods), easy to tune to your bow, and penetrate VERY well. I'm excited!!
187 2011-11-27 01:27:54
Re: First Traditional Bow (30 replies, posted in Bows)
MrJoe, you can also special order the 60# KTB.
188 2011-11-22 06:14:06
Topic: SMG Carbon Arrows (12 replies, posted in Arrows)
I will try out the brass-head and hunting arrows this weekend. The brass-head arrows are definitely much head heavier than the hunting version that has screw-in bullet points. Both are 33.5" in length when put side by side.
189 2011-11-22 05:04:54
Topic: SMG Medium-Length Bow (3 replies, posted in Bows)
I just received a 70# SMG medium-length bow today. It is actually the new version without birch bark. The fit and finish is decent. The mass of the bow is similar to the KTB 60# or maybe lighter. I don't know why but the bamboo core doesn't feel much in my hand compared to the YMG's wooden core.
190 2011-11-22 05:01:59
Re: New Hwarang vs Old Hwarang (19 replies, posted in Bows)
That depends who is in charge of production and quality control. As long as the QA guy is awake, everything should be fine .
ginni wrote:
As I know, mr. Park from SMG works to open a factory in China. I believe is a high probability to be some quality issues when it will start production in China, beginning is not easy. His employers must to learn properly how to make a bow.
191 2011-11-21 07:39:11
Re: New Hwarang vs Old Hwarang (19 replies, posted in Bows)
Raven is correct that the KTB is not as smooth to draw or hold at 32" compared to the Hwarang. If the siyahs of the KTB were more forward pointing, wouldn't the draw be smoother?
192 2011-11-21 07:09:12
Re: Made my own bamboo arrows for the first time.... (28 replies, posted in Arrows)
Thomas, the historical arrowheads can be replicated by mostly machines instead of 100% hand made. The only issues are demand and cost.
193 2011-11-21 01:38:08
Re: Made my own bamboo arrows for the first time.... (28 replies, posted in Arrows)
Very nice work, Trident! Don't we wish that we have more choices of tanged arrowheads instead of socketed ones?
194 2011-11-21 01:36:58
Re: Made my own bamboo arrows for the first time.... (28 replies, posted in Arrows)
Trident, Bearpaw will come out with the Heavy Hunter arrow at 15 grains/inch, but I have a feeling bamboo is more economical in the long run. Oh I forgot to add that the Heavy Hunter is 100% carbon fiber!
195 2011-11-21 01:21:12
Re: New Hwarang vs Old Hwarang (19 replies, posted in Bows)
Raven, where does the KTB fall short compared to the Hwarang?
196 2011-11-20 10:52:37
Re: New Hwarang vs Old Hwarang (19 replies, posted in Bows)
Please post photo of your new Hwarang and high-res video of the hunt!
197 2011-11-20 04:00:57
Re: stacking (25 replies, posted in Bows)
Kaya has an extra extra long bow? Is it in their catalogue?
198 2011-11-20 03:59:56
Re: Kaya KTB Bow First Look... (76 replies, posted in Bows)
Wow, nice group!
199 2011-11-19 20:49:19
Re: Kaya KTB Bow First Look... (76 replies, posted in Bows)
Hannu, the KTB's real potential is at 34" draw . The arrow goes like lightning.
200 2011-11-19 20:45:33
Re: Kaya KTB Bow First Look... (76 replies, posted in Bows)
I too have this problem and the angle of deviation to the right side was much worse than that shown in your photo. After more readings, I rotated the bow slightly counter clockwise (diagonally) in relation to the web of my bow hand. Also, I took up Thomas's suggestion of holding the bow with bulk of the pressure at the heel of the palm and then apply fingers around the bow handle. The thumb tip and the index finger tip touch each other and form a small area where the arrow can rest. I also swapped out the original 75 grains field points with 100 grain ones. The arrows travel a lot straighter as a result but still go a bit to the right.
Hannu wrote:
Well, i think the brace heigtht is now right (~14cm) and form is good.
Must remember NOT to grasp the handle, just grip it like you would hold a egg...
Distance ~15 meters
