1 Topic by Arto

(2 replies, posted in Thumb Rings)

I would have liked for a long time to try a sugakji, but these are not so easy to find. Horn ones from Korea are relatively expensive, and I´m too lazy to make one myself. Fortunately there is now a new design available by CTR:

https://www.customthumbrings.com/shop/tr13

Interesting one, not quite traditional IMHO, the "beak" is quite long. Reminds me of a toucan  smile ... I had some email contacts with the manufacturer a short while ago, mentioned I´d like to see this type on their list, they wrote back they are already working on it. Great to see this is now on the market. I´ll definitely get one, after I´ve recieved my present order for Chinese Spur set, and know then better what is the exact size for me.

Maybe there is a thing called TRAS (thumb ring acquisition syndrome)? I might well develop one... Lots of fascinating historic and modern designs available, many of them by CTR. (No NFI on my part, actually quite on the contrary, this may prove to be expensive...)  Years ago I liked to get many different types of mandolin picks, in the vain hope SOME of them would make me a better player. On the other hand, a friend of mine said this was certainly very much cheaper than his addiction for new handmade flamenco guitars...  big_smile

Arto

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2 Topic by Arto

(1 replies, posted in Bows)

Hi friends.

I have a 25# Kaya Windfighter as my first practice bow. I keep it in the house but shoot outside. It has been lately quite cold even here at the southern coast of Finland - usually winters are pretty lame at around zero Celsius, but now we happily have a real winter with lots of snow and occasionally below -20 Celsius.

Quite nice, but is this a hazard for a fiberglass bow? (No, I don´t stay out shooting the whole day ;-)

Arto

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(28 replies, posted in Accessories)

Armin Hirmer from Malta Archery has recently reviewed quivers by Alibow. The Korean and Manchu styles look nice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMi09ogVsBM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjlQStwl0zQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Har13jw2U

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4 Reply by Arto

(17 replies, posted in Bows)

Thank you so much for all the advise and suggestions! Great information!

I decided for the 25# Kaya Windfighter. It looks nice, has that thick Korean style grip, and was very good value for the money indeed. Merlin Archery has a sales price for it (£108), and by buying inside EU, I don't have to pay VAT or customs ( I live in Finland). I hadn't noticed before that Korean bows can be found also here - not only at Amazon, EBay and Chinese or Korean net shops. I noticed that both Merlin Archery and The Longbow Shop carry these "horse bows". Maybe there are others, too?

Geoarcher suggested koreanarmory.com. Interesting place I had not noticed at all before your reply, but strange site - I can't find the prices anywhere? Or can't I just navigate there?

My bow is already on the way. So, the next logical question: where to buy suitable arrows for the #25 Kaya? (Preferably not too expensive.) And what is 'chi' mentioned in Pedro's reply?

smile Arto

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5 Topic by Arto

(17 replies, posted in Bows)

Hi. I joined this forum a short while ago and have been very interested in trying traditional archery. I have Budo backgroung but had to stop a decade ago because on knee problems, but would love to train something else that would still be related to Far Eastern culture and/or martial arts. I´m 58, tall (over 6´) but not in great physical shape. A year and half ago I got left shoulder problems, slight rotator cuff syndrome, by trying to learn kayak rolling too eagerly and using too much power. (No, I did not learn the bloody thing.   tongue  ). I had to do physical therapy for some months, but the shoulder is now OK. Here are my questions:

Draw weight for a complete beginner? By reading this forum and others, I have understood that it would be important to start with a light bow, to learn proper technique and to avoid injuries. Maybe 30 lbs? 35?

Bow style? I´m interested mostly in two bow and archery styles, Korean and Manchu. The latter does not seem best style to start, because the Manchu bows available in the net seem to be mostly $100 junk or in the $400-500 price range. Plus, I feel that the basic idea of Manchu bows would work better in much heavier bows. There are nice and well-made looking Korean bows around $200, both Korean and ones like Alibow´s Segye bow. I would not like to buy an expensive bow to start with, as I suppose I would like to upgrade to a heavier bow in the not-too-distant future.

I like Alibow´s Chinese models, too, like Tang Short and Long Siyah models, that cost little less than $200 in laminated versions. Long siyah model looks interesting, with its non-contact ears. Would it be easier for a beginner to start with a bow that would be somewhat longer than typical Korean bow? I´ve understood the Korean bows are not necessarily the easiest ones to start with? My dear wife thinks I should join a local archery club to learn, but I just can´t get myself interested in Olympic shooting...

All suggestions and opinions would be most welcome.  smile Arto

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(1 replies, posted in New Member Introductions)

Hi. Happy to be here! I have been lurking here for a while, and decided to join to be able to post questions myself. I'm a total beginner and have not practiced archery before, but have been interested in East Asian cultures, history and martial arts since young. I'm a former Budo practitioner (Iaido and Aikido), but my knees can't take that anymore...

I'm grateful for you people having set up a site like this, and appreciate the friendly atmosphere and amount of knowledge here.

Best wishes, Arto

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