The siyahs the old bow did not have the leather on the nocks when I bought it.
52 2011-11-27 17:19:17
Re: New Hwarang vs Old Hwarang (19 replies, posted in Bows)
Braced view the new one has the leather wrapped handle.
53 2011-11-27 17:17:17
Re: New Hwarang vs Old Hwarang (19 replies, posted in Bows)
I didn't make it hunting yesterday because of the rainy, windy weather hoping to get out this afternoon. Here are some pictures of the new girl vs the old lady 
54 2011-11-25 15:51:30
Topic: Arrows used in Imjin War (1 replies, posted in History)
Thomas in the Admiral's diary he describes "long" arrows, "steel" arrows, "short" arrows, and "arrows". I was wondering what the difference was in each of these arrows.
55 2011-11-25 15:35:30
Re: First Traditional Bow (30 replies, posted in Bows)
Mr Joe-I actually think it might be easier to learn the Korean bow right off the bat with a thumb ring. The reason I say this is because you would not have to "relearn" the sight picture or how to use a longer anchor. The best advice I could give is start with a low poundage bow and make sure you get a thumb ring that fits properly. I really think more people have given up on the thumb draw due to an ill fitting ring more than anything else.
56 2011-11-23 19:14:59
Re: New Hwarang vs Old Hwarang (19 replies, posted in Bows)
Joe and Ginni thanks for the complimet and Ginni thanks for the added info. I knew that Hwarang was now YMG and I really like the feel of this bow in the hand.
Ginni I do wrap the nock with sinew but this was a first for me as it most have hit dead center and opened up the arrow when it hit the other arrow. The sinew was not even cut but kind of came "unwound" a lucky one in about a trillion shot.
57 2011-11-23 02:37:20
Re: New Hwarang vs Old Hwarang (19 replies, posted in Bows)
Well the bow is accurate here is what I did to a bamboo self nock tonight at 15 yds. My wife's response, "How much did that cost ME?" 
58 2011-11-20 05:37:32
Topic: New Hwarang vs Old Hwarang (19 replies, posted in Bows)
I just got my new Hwarang a couple days ago and wanted to compare it to the Hwarang that was bought used from a fellow who had gotten it from a few years back. The first thing that I noticed is the new bow is longer, but with a narrower arrow pass then the older bow. The bow itself has a little more reflex when unstrung compared to the older bow. I also like the grip on the new bow better the older one which had the hemp where as the new one has a great leather handle. It not only looks nice but really feels great in the hand.
Tuning wise the biggest issue is the serving is bigger so I had to open up my nocks on my carbon arrows, but that really is not an issue. The self nocked bamboo arrows I have fit like a glove.
Shooting wise it is hard to compare because this one is a heavier draw weight, but it is of course very smooth and feels about 10# lighter than the marked draw weight. It is very fast, I actually may chrono the bow to see just how fast. It shoots very flat and I was shooting good groups after just a couple arrows.
I will be taking it hunting next weekend so hopefully I will have some food to report on. I will also post some pictures to show the difference.
59 2011-11-19 22:38:04
Re: Made my own bamboo arrows for the first time.... (28 replies, posted in Arrows)
Very Nice-BRAVO!!!! I love my bamboo a lot more tolerant of spine.
60 2011-11-19 16:21:48
Re: Not archery, but still traditional Korean... (1 replies, posted in General Interest)
That is pretty interesting stuff-thanks for sharing.
61 2011-11-13 15:36:12
Re: Kaya KTB Bow First Look... (76 replies, posted in Bows)
Hannu I know what you mean my new Hwarang shipped last week and is sitting at customs here in the States. We probably will have to play air bow for a few more days but it is well worth the weight.
62 2011-11-10 02:00:35
Re: Hunting (15 replies, posted in General Interest)
I am more of a small game guy for several reasons the first I hate tree stand hunting, I am not a big fan of venison and being more of an archer vs hunter small game gives me more of a chance to shoot arrows. Rabbit season started last week and I plan on being at my friend's farm on Saturday to make some meat.
63 2011-11-02 21:45:51
Re: Great Lakes/Chicago Region (10 replies, posted in North America)
Well Joe is a Michigan guy and I am originally a Detroiter so if you are in the area we can field a Michigan team.
64 2011-11-01 02:43:41
Re: Great Lakes/Chicago Region (10 replies, posted in North America)
Joe-Sounds great I am trying to get some other non "Korean" archers to join in. It probably will not be until after hunting season or even next spring I'll let you know.
Jamie
65 2011-11-01 02:41:37
Re: THE HWARANG AND HUNTING. (14 replies, posted in Technique)
Joe remember last year when I was so excited about my Hwarang squirrel at my friend's farm? I just use the push pull method that Chris and others use.
Jamie
66 2011-11-01 02:38:33
Re: Korean archery & Japanese ocupation? (11 replies, posted in History)
Very interesting about archery in the North-it was a topic I wanted to know more about because of what happened to traditional Chinese archery during the "Cultural Revolution" I was wondering if the same thing happened there.
68 2011-10-25 02:19:58
Topic: Great Lakes/Chicago Region (10 replies, posted in North America)
Anyone in the Great Lakes or Chicago Land region? I have a friend who is a "gentleman farmer" here in NW Indiana who might be willing to set up a Korean "style" range and I was wondering if there are any who would be interested if I can pull this off. It would not be anything permanent but it would be fun to get a "club" here even if it was only for a few days/weeks/months:)
Jamie
69 2011-10-25 02:05:09
Re: Admiral Yi (17 replies, posted in History)
I have been reading the Admiral's Diary and he was even more outstanding than what I thought. His humility and ability to not only deal with military problems but also to deal with the refuges created by the war make him one of the greatest commanders ever.
As far as archery goes there are a couple of very interesting points the first is before the Imjin War he was known for his ability with the bow throughout Korea and secondly even during the height of the war he would arrange archery tournaments between his officers and himself.
70 2011-10-23 22:41:23
Re: Kaya Khan arrived (35 replies, posted in Bows)
Ginni those are pretty impressive numbers. These bows certainly are efficient.
71 2011-10-15 02:38:38
Re: Admiral Yi (17 replies, posted in History)
I finally got his Diary yesterday I am finishing another book about Genghis Khan but have scanned through the Diary and have already found many entries were he is taking about shooting arrows. I have to finish the other book first-my Mum's rules:-)
72 2011-10-14 12:49:24
Re: Intention to remain a member (39 replies, posted in General Interest)
Yes I would like to remain a member.
73 2011-10-12 00:21:27
Re: Bow Evolution (13 replies, posted in History)
What is also interesting to me as I learn more about Korean Archery is that so many of the masters family's have made bow for centuries. Which would me that the family recipe for the bow has been past down from generation to generation.
74 2011-10-12 00:14:38
Re: Admiral Yi (17 replies, posted in History)
A good introduction to the Imjin War is the Osprey book by Steve Trumball "Samurai Invasion of Korea 1592-1598." Like all Osprey publications it has good illustrations and packs a lot of stuff into a 100 or so page book. I have on order a couple of more books on Admiral Yi/the Imjin War and should have them soon.
75 2011-10-11 12:36:20
Re: Hornbows use (19 replies, posted in Bows)
Great pictures thanks for posting.