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Angelus be careful of the laws in your area. For example if you are in Greece (as I am) you CAN NOT buy the SMG.
Thank you for the warning, i live in the united states so i am fine in this area.
It seems like a weird post but I'm having trouble getting in contact with the manufacturer via emailing. Is there a different website im suppose to order from? I would love to order from their Korean website but i don't understand Korean at all.
Also, does draw length matter a lot? I draw 28
Don't worry too much, how far you draw is really down to personal preference, some people only draw to their face, others to their ear or to their shoulder
I draw to 32 inches but with a tape measure I get 35 inches
Im just worried about which size bow to get.
Angelus wrote:Mule wrote:SMG sells five different sizes
Jang-gung for >31.8"
Jung-gung for 31.6~31.8"
Dan-gung for 31"
Dan-dan-gung for 29.8"
Dong-gae-gung (horsebow) for <29.2"Drawing less than these recommended draw lengths isn't a problem but drawing farther causes stacking and uncomfortable shooting
That's some really useful information, thank you. How do i find out my draw length?
Here's what I tell people:
Take a tape measure and hold the 0" end with your "bow hand" fully extended. Take your "draw hand" and pull the tape measure as far back as you can toward your shoulder. Where you end up will be approximately at your draw length.
I ended up with around 33", that's a bit odd, my draw length is 27" using a Mediterranean release. Does it really go up this much?
SMG sells five different sizes
Jang-gung for >31.8"
Jung-gung for 31.6~31.8"
Dan-gung for 31"
Dan-dan-gung for 29.8"
Dong-gae-gung (horsebow) for <29.2"Drawing less than these recommended draw lengths isn't a problem but drawing farther causes stacking and uncomfortable shooting
That's some really useful information, thank you. How do i find out my draw length?
Keep in mind SMG measures draw weight at 31.6" (when I asked about my bow anyway) so if your draw length is lower or higher your draw weight will differ too
Im new to traditional archery and draw lengths, is each bow custom made for a draw length? Or are all the bows the same and it depends how far you just pull them back?
Nice to see you join us here Angelus
The only significant difference is the price and appearance. You have to ask yourself if the slightly more authentic look is worth ~$80 to you
I've been asking myself the same thing, the way i think about it is this will be my first entry bow at a low weight, so I'm not going to invest too much into it. I'm thinking 40# perhaps
I have long limbs and had one of the standard size YMGs which is 49 inches. I wasn't very comfortable with it and so I sold it for a janggung (the longer version) which is an inch or so longer and to me, made a considerable difference. I can lock in the draw in a far more comfortable way which is pretty essential.
My height is about 5'4", If i order a SMG carbon, what size would you recommend?
Hi Angelus,
I'll try and help you with your first and second questions:
1) I'd essentially, for your first Korean bow, go with the SMG carbon. Its incredibley fast and powerful and does relatively little damage to the wallet. No loss at all perfomance wise. Its pretty top notch. Also, if you are just starting to learn the thumb draw I'd go with as light a draw weight as possible. Say 30-40 pounds. Then if you'd like go up another 5 or even 10 pounds or so for your next bow. Trust me, your thumb will thank you during these early formative days of learning.
2) Regarding draw length, well this can potentially be related to draw weight. I was teaching a 'noob' not too long ago who had a 40-45 pound KTB. He could only pull off a 28 inch draw at best with arrows that were 31 inches. So strength/muscle development can be a factor here, especially if you are in the 'noob' category. Also to note, ideally with Korean archery you'll pull back to the end of the blunted point on your arrow. Most Korean arrows' length range are from 30 to maybe say about 33 inches. You may want to go with the shortest length during these learning days rather than the longer. If you feel it was too easy at the lowest draw length offered or gets too easy, then next time go up to the next length. People though with longer arms are naturally going to feel more comfortable drawing longer arrows. I prefer these days 32 or even 33 inches as I myself am long armed.
I assume the horn bow was better, looks like ill be getting the carbon for my first bow as i'm still learning. So are bows made for specific draw lengths or is it one size fits all? I just need to know how to order it.
Hello, this is my first post on this forum but i've been lurking for quite some time. I'm really wanting to learn how to do Korean archery and after doing lots of googling I've decided on either a KTB, SMG, or a YMG. I'm a bit biased towards the SMG because of the cost effectiveness and reviews I've seen for it, specially the laminate horn bow.
First question, What is the difference between the carbon SMG bow and the laminate horn bow? I understand what materials or different, but what about performance and "feel"? Is the laminate worth the extra money? Also, I've heard that a hot box for the laminate is not required contrary to the website.
Next one, I do not know how to measure my draw length using a thumb ring. Is there a certain technique or procedure?
Thumb rings! I'm leaning towards learning with the Manchu ring, However after reading about techniques and having a hard time understanding the "twist" release, I'm wondering if it is possible to do this twisting motion with a manchu ring.
Last question, I've read posts after posts again and again trying to learn this "twisting release" I'm a very visual person and was wondering if there are some diagrams or a video you would recommend to me. I understand this ability to use the "air as the nock" takes years to learn, but where do I start?
Thank you for your time! It's very much appreciated, I realize I've asked a lot of questions.
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