26 Reply by joomong

(3 replies, posted in Technique)

Just for the update.
I havent really shot arrows because I am in process of making my own thumb ring.  I will shoot a lot once I finish making my ring.
Anyway, I made a nocking point as followed bluelake's instruction. 
I only shot 2arrows because my thumb can't handle more than that.  The arrows flew straight! 
It seems like the solution was, drawing a bit farther, proper nocking point, and changing the arrow fletch direction.
Im very happy.

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27 Topic by joomong

(7 replies, posted in Technique)

I do not know how many members here have watched a Korean movie called War of arrows.
You can watch it on Netfliex.
In the movie, the main characher shoots curving arrow to hit a target. 
I found a link that some body did in real life.  I am not sure how he did it.
I also noticed that the guy in the video twisted the right hand a lot, what is the benefit of doing it?
http://youtu.be/1KOGxBUkYME

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28 Reply by joomong

(3 replies, posted in Technique)

Mule wrote:

Definitely draw farther. Ideally draw until you almost feel the point on your thumb. This is safer with longer points, not sure what points your arrow has.

Also you should hold the bow slightly turned away from you (so there's a larger than necessary gap between the bowstring and your forearm). This twists the bow when you shoot and helps the arrow avoid hitting the bow.

Thank you for the advice Mule.
Ill try to draw farther next time.  I am trying to make a gap(about 3-4fingers between my arm and the string). Is this enough gap?  Or should I make more gap?

So 3" fletches of arrows are not really problem?

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29 Topic by joomong

(3 replies, posted in Technique)

Hello,

A newbie has a few questions to experts.
I got my first bow, which is 48" 30# Kaya KTB 4 days ago.  This is my first bow ever.
I believe my draw length is 27.2".
I ordered Easton genesis blue v2 arrows.  Size is 1820.  The length is 30". I ordered them from Amazon because it says its for target practicing.  I also found out that the arrows are for youth.
The fletch of arrows is little less than 3". Can this be a problem for my bow?

Today was my first time, actually shot arrows.  Wow what an exciting and great feeling!  I was afraid that the arrow or the string, or the fletch will cut my arm, hand, and my face.  Luckily, I did not have any of this problems!!! Except every time I shot arrows, they all went to right.
I tried it 10 feet away from my target, 8 feet, and even 5 feet, all the arrows went right.

I am sure its my form that I need to work on, but I am wondering whether I am using a wrong arrow for Korean bow.
I searched here, and I found that increasing draw length will help arrows not going to right.  Ill try that when I shoot next time.

Any advice will be great help for me!

Thank you.

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30 Reply by joomong

(3 replies, posted in Thumb Rings)

Thank you very much for the replies.  When I got my ring, I automatically thought that the string goes into the grove.  Then I started to watching youtube, searching internet for Korean archery, I got information of other Asian archery.  Then I got confused of using the thumb ring.

Now I need to practice in the right way!! smile

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31 Topic by joomong

(3 replies, posted in Thumb Rings)

Hello,

I am little confused using a Korean thumb ring. I ordered it from koreabow.com with Kaya KTB bow.
Now, my question is, where do I hook the string on the thumb ring?

Please look at the picture and give me advice.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p120 … n_hand.jpg

Do I hook at the white arrow mark? or black arrow mark?
I tried both, and if I hooked a string at the edge of the ring, my thumb hurts more than when it hooked on the black arrow part.

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32 Reply by joomong

(16 replies, posted in Bows)

Chadwck wrote:

Three rivers is where I got my KTB from. I have had no problems with the string being to thick for regular arrows either. They will basically have everything you need to get started.

Thank you for the reply.
I am ordering arrows now!

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33 Reply by joomong

(16 replies, posted in Bows)

Mule wrote:

Just keep in mind they're also blunt tipped so they won't stick into targets..

You are right...

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34 Reply by joomong

(16 replies, posted in Bows)

tonygt19 wrote:
joomong wrote:
Mule wrote:

The strings that come with the bows are very thick and don't fit 'regular' arrow nocks, you'll either have to buy korean arrows (SMG sells decent enough carbon ones for $10 and you won't have to worry about arrow spine) or try to widen arrow nocks or get a new thinner string.

Thank you!!

Mule is correct about the  problematic thickness of the string but it is really due to the double serving not the strand thickness. Just remove the serving and re-serve yourself (or have a archery shop do it) with a single serving. That worked well for me. see http://tonygt19.smugmug.com/Archery/Dyn … ;k=Mxvx7cC
Cheers,
Tony

How about these arrows?
http://www.lancasterarchery.com/korean- … arrow.html
Will they work?  If not, I will just order them, and do the method you showed.
Thank you.

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35 Reply by joomong

(16 replies, posted in Bows)

Mule wrote:

The strings that come with the bows are very thick and don't fit 'regular' arrow nocks, you'll either have to buy korean arrows (SMG sells decent enough carbon ones for $10 and you won't have to worry about arrow spine) or try to widen arrow nocks or get a new thinner string.

Thank you!!

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36 Reply by joomong

(16 replies, posted in Bows)

Mule wrote:

They do sell thumb rings, you can find them under ETC or 화살/깍지/가방
They sell various types of horn rings as well as a set of plastic thumb rings in various sizes ($20 for 8 rings I believe)

($160 )Beginner's bow is only available in weights lower than 20lb so is really only suitable for children
($200) Artificial horn is fibreglass and is a decent bow
($250) Carbon is a bit better in terms of arrow speed
($330) Horn performs similarly to the other two bows but mostly it looks nicer/more authentic

Prices are listed as I last heard, prices may be different now. What bow you pick is really up to you to decide how much you're willing to spend vs how nice a bow you want etc

Arm protection you don't need, if your brace height is alright you'll never hit your arm. Not sure what finger protection is, is it for bow or string hand? Either way it isn't necessary, just optional.

Thank you very much for everything!
One last thing Mule.  I can just buy arrows here in the states, correct? 

I am going to order the bow today! smile

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37 Reply by joomong

(16 replies, posted in Bows)

Mule wrote:

I recommend SMG, you get best value for your money.
If you speak Korean you can order through them directly http://www.smgung.co.kr/
..or order through Mechwar http://www.koreanarchery.org/punbb/profile.php?id=7
..or through his website http://www.archers.co.kr/

I speak Korean so ordering the bow is not a problem for me.
I checked the website, and it has a lot of different bows, like beginners bow, carbon, bamboo, etc...
It looks like a carbon bow is right for me...?
It looks like they do not sell thumb rings?  Should I get the arm or finger protector?
Any advice on this?

Thank you so much for helping out a newbie.

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38 Reply by joomong

(9 replies, posted in Accessories)

misterwonky wrote:
WarBow wrote:

That looks gorgeous and economical  big_smile !

Thanks!  I realized that the felt looks like it's hanging past the edges in the photo.... They are actually perfectly flush, but I got the "felt blankets" from Lowes, and the cushioning is crazy thick (some sort of light play going on).  I may take a proper photo of them in a day or two.

I think it'd be easy to modify the hooks for arrows (maybe grooves or holes).  I am going to stain and wax a dowel and have it protruding one of the sides for my thumbring.  I still have to figure out a better string solution though hmm....anyone have any ideas for string storage?

They look great.  Are you selling them?

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39 Reply by joomong

(6 replies, posted in Accessories)

Mule wrote:

Hey guys just want to show off my first leather project smile Korean style inspired, but very simple design

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12212152/quiver%20double.png
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12212152/quiver%20worn.png

Hello,

Did you make the bow holder too?  They look awesome.  If you did, do you sell it?

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40 Reply by joomong

(16 replies, posted in Bows)

Mule wrote:

The length of your thumb doesn't matter, you need to be measuring the width. What website are you looking at?

Thank you for the reply.  Now I understand how to measure it.
I was looking at the site koreanbow.com

I also found the same bow on ebay....what site do you guys recommend?  I think some members are selling bow here?  Any advice on this?

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41 Reply by joomong

(16 replies, posted in Bows)

geoarcher wrote:

The bow size you chose is about right.  My only remark would be maybe to have considered going with 30 pounds.  The lighter the better, especially when first developing the thumb draw.

Sizing a ring is tricky.  Keep in mind that your thumb will swell and grow bigger over time.  Its good to have two rings: one that fits your initial size, and another for when you thumb expands.

It can take a while for you to get the perfect ring due to these factors.

Thank you for the reply.
I will order 30# one. 
The only problem is the thumb ring.  The website shows size between 19mm-30mm, but it doesnt make sense.  My thumb size is 6cm, which is 60mm....  Any advice on measuring and ordering the ring from the site?

Thank you.

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42 Topic by joomong

(16 replies, posted in Bows)

Hello,

I have read many threads about choosing a bow, but I just want to make sure that I order a correct one.
I am 5.8" and my draw length is 27.2".
I checked ktb website, and it looks like I am getting 48", and draw weight 35#?
Is this correct size for me? 
I also check the size of a thumb ring, and the size is between 19mm to 30mm?  Is this correct measure?  I check my thumb, and its either 2.6" or almost 6cm....that is 60mm??
Did I measured wrong??  How am I supposed to measure my thumb?
I have small hands, which means small thumb.  I want to make sure I am ordering the right size.

Any advice for a newbie can be great help!

Thank you!

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43 Reply by joomong

(2 replies, posted in New Member Introductions)

geoarcher wrote:

If there is an actual Korean archery range near you with people willing to help then that's naturally your best bet. 

However, I'm a 'New-Worlder' and next to no one at my range practices Korean archery.  I'm practically the only guy in my region who shoots such a style regularly and occasionally I'll help newbies out or even get referred to for such at times.

In other words, the chances may probably be low for you to learn Korean archery at an average range from another person outside of Korea.  Unless you know otherwise.

If you don't have such resources in your area, then your best bet is to buy this book:

http://www.koreanarchery.org/classic/bookorder.html


And go to Youtube.com and watch many videos of people drawing the bow.

This book is also helpful for Asiatic Archery in general:

http://pgmagirlscouts.files.wordpress.c … rchery.pdf

Its also good to invest in a relatively inexpensive video recorder like a 'Flip' (though they're not in production anymore) and record your form in action.  An invaluable tool for the student destined to be self taught.

Thank you very much for the advice.
I am positive that I will be the only person use a Korean traditional bow, and style.
Ill order a bow, and a thumb ring, the book you recommended, and other necessary stuffs.
Good thing about the club is that its in a mountain, and has 3 different courses that I need to walk a lot and shoot.  It seems very fun courses.
I have a camcoder, so I will use it.

I am very excited!

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44 Topic by joomong

(2 replies, posted in New Member Introductions)

Hello,

I am glad to find this forum.
I am completely new to archery, but I have been always fascinated by it.

Now, I decided to try it at a local archery club whether I will like it or not.
The club seems like only shows how to shoot long bows, and recurved bows.  After I read threads here, it seems like Korean bows use different technique to shoot.
Should I still go to the club and learn basic of archery? Or self taught can be possible?

Any advice on starting archery for a complete newbie?

Thank you in advance!

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