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Any specific type of paint you would recommend? I was thinking I could just write my name on the vanes as you said but like the idea of adding a little decoration instead.

Hey Guys,
I'm also considering a trip to Korea. One of my Finnish friends is currently on exchange in Japan and the two of us were thinking about going on a trip to Korea. I'm not so much interested in shooting although that would be cool but I was wondering if there are any walk in stores or custom bow makers that I could buy some new equipment from that you would know of bluelake or anyone? Would there be a much wider range of equipment available then on the net or is that just in my imagination? I'd like to buy new female and male thumb rings that fit me better as well as a better new bow.

1. How does the kta "clicker" technique work? How do you know you've reached exactly full draw?

I find it hard to feel the arrowhead exactly, and there are two ridges so it's hard to know which one is touching the back I guess - do you feel the arrowhead touch the bow's arrow pass/back..., or feel with the thumb, and/or index of the bow hand?

Generally, it will be with it touching your bow-hand thumb.

2. Some details about amgakji and sugakji use would be nice, ie should the thumb be relaxed? which parts of the thumb? little/middle/ring finger tight in a fist like in Ottoman locks? How angled should the thumb be near the beginning and at the end of the draw? Is there some sort of unintended back tension release or something?

Whew!  Many questions...  When drawing, the thumb will be rigid; it relaxes upon release.  For the most part, the tension is at the knuckle.  Yes, the rest of the fingers are often in a bit of a fist, as you said; however, it really depends upon the archer, as each has his/her style.  The tip of the thumb is at a 90 degree angle, and maintains that throughout the draw.  Not quite sure about your last question, but I will mention that there are muscles one uses in archery that most people do not.

Looking forward to it!

bluelake wrote:

This method works for an average man's hand.  If shooting thumb ring style, find the nocking point on a Korean bow by balancing the string at the bottom of the center serving with a knife-hand, and then flatten your hand to where your pinky finger rests on the serving; that is your nocking point.  Otherwise, it's almost 3" up from the bottom of the serving--a little above even with the top of the grip.

Can you please post a picture of your explanation? I try but find it difficult to imagine what you mean with knife-hand.. thanks! 

Most who I've come across who owned those bows often remark how much they are like the Koreans.  Plus he always talks them up (Korean bows that is).  I know his site offers some other options though it doesn't give the impression of a diverse array of styles....