Well I thought I was hooked on Korean Archery before but now I am definitely all about it. I can't wait for the next opportunity to get out and try another 3-D match. I don't know if I'll ever find a spot to try the traditional Korean match style but I'll keep looking. ~Hun~ you are definitely spot on about the bows being great for carrying around the field it was a blast.
2 2013-04-21 02:38:33
Topic: Shot a Bow hunter match (9 replies, posted in Competition)
I took my Kaya bow and thumbring out to shoot a Match on Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Had a great time and answered a lot of questions from people about the Traditional Korean Shooting style. Out of 25 targets I got in the kill zone on 80% or so and only lost one arrow. Those darn standing turkey targets were kinda skinny. Shot from the bow hunter stake not a different
3 2013-03-18 14:44:02
Re: Where can I buy a thumb ring online? (10 replies, posted in Thumb Rings)
Thanks for the tip! I made one myself and shooting it has been a blast. Can be a little hard to take off if my thumbs swells from shooting but I managed to thin out some of the strapping to make it a bit easier. After a couple of hour long sessions the thumb has toughened up satisfactorily to the point where the swelling is not much. The photo really help me out I basically just copied what you had shown.
Mattia wrote:
First do one by yourself, wrapping a piece of leather around your thumb. With the time will have the right shape and perfect confort.
Later you can ask someone to make one for you. Don't buy online if is for practical use, need to be exactly precise.
M.
4 2013-03-16 01:46:32
Re: New Shooter (6 replies, posted in New Member Introductions)
Thanks for the tip! I took the bow out for another dedicated outing today and tried the lower draw point and it did feel more... right that way. I could probably stand to have my arrows be a little longer so I am going to get to fletching. Thanks again for all the help! I am very glad that I found this board!
bluelake wrote:
Scarecrow,
One important thing I'd say is don't necessarily try to imitate a picture of a thumb ring shooter, as the maximum draw of the bow won't change, but the draw length of the archer will. The Kaya has three lengths of bow: regular, janggung (extra long), and jangjanggung (extra, extra long). The first will probably draw back to about 33", the second an inch or two more, and the third to 36". It isn't stacking that you are feeling, but the end of the draw for a particular bow.
Also, when drawing, you should probably draw a little lower, near your shoulder; if your arrows are the correct length for your draw, you are at full draw when the back of the point touches your bow-hand thumb.
I hope that helps!
Thomas
5 2013-03-15 19:32:56
Re: New Shooter (6 replies, posted in New Member Introductions)
Thanks for the welcome all!
I have a 29" draw conventional and the bow is the Kaya Korean Horse Bow from Three Rivers Archery. It is a 45 at 31" so the stacking feeling is probably just me. I just didn't want take a shot at damaging the bow. My problem now is I cut my arrows to 29". I am used to the Mediterranean draw so I am drawing to just under my jaw (like I was shooting a release) with the string touching the corner of my mouth and the tip of my nose. This seems like a consistent anchor for me because I am familiar with it. But In the photos/videos I've seen, the archers draw back to their shoulders and I feel like I am kinda all over the place. My goal is to eventually shoot 3-D matches in the traditional class and if I feel confident enough try hunting with it. Thanks again for the help.
Scarecrow wrote:
Hello all I'm a new shooter to Traditional Korean Archery. I need some help on my draw and anchor point. I don't think I have any consistency at this point and I feel like the bow is stacking pretty fierce when I try to draw it back to my ear like I see in some photos of Korean Archers.
6 2013-03-14 21:46:26
Topic: New Shooter (6 replies, posted in New Member Introductions)
Hello all I'm a new shooter to Traditional Korean Archery. I need some help on my draw and anchor point. I don't think I have any consistency at this point and I feel like the bow is stacking pretty fierce when I try to draw it back to my ear like I see in some photos of Korean Archers.