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Sorry--I've been a bit negligent for coming here recently. This semester has been quite busy. Now, as I just finished grading my university students, I can relax a *little* bit.
From what I know, there is some archery in North Korea (they have an Olympic archery teach), but very little in the way of traditional. Somewhere, I have a photo of people dressed in an older dynasty's clothing, but drawing an Olympic-style recurve.
It's really too bad, as one of the most famous areas for horn bows was the city of Gaeseong, which is just over the border from South Korea on the west side of the country.
Azawakh wrote:I have had three Kayas in the past, still own two of them. Only one is spot on the others are way off.
We have a shop owner here who measures each bow he gets and publishes the draw curves. Sometimes KTB's and Windfighters differ as much as 5 pounds from the label. Might not sound much but with low weight bows such as 35 or 40 pounds that's more than 10%.
The Hwarang bows are generally pretty close, but if they are measured from point A to point B by the bowyer, and someone else measures to point C, they can certainly be off (an inch or so of draw can greatly change the measured weight).
Azawakh wrote:Thanks a lot, sounds good to me.
Ah, while you're around: if a bow of a certain draw weight is ordered how precise do they usually hit the desired weight?
Usually, it's fairly close, but may vary slightly depending upon how others measure.
Personally, I've never had a problem with gpp. As a matter of fact, I used to shoot pyeonjeon (half-length arrows) with no ill-effects. However, with that said, if you go with a standard minimum, you generally can't go wrong.
Chadwck wrote:Can I use the strings that I have for my 50@31 KTB on my 60@28 hwarang? The strings are 119.5cm with a 20string count.
Yes, you should be able to do so.
morton509 wrote:So, basically as a tourist you won't be able to shoot in Korea, that's disappointing. Do you by chance know of any clubs that will let strangers shoot? Good thing I asked. It would be extra disappointing if I took a trip there and was denied at the clubs doors. Maybe I won't be traveling to Korea. The goal of the trip was to shoot at many locations, but that may be impossible given the strict rules.
What you should do is get in contact with a friend at a club; then, it is most likely possible. There are guest-friendly clubs, such as Hwanghakjeong in Seoul. Try asking on the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2698771065/ It's not impossible to do, but if you just show up somewhere, it could be awkward.
morton509 wrote:Do you bring your own arrows in most places? I see some have automated arrow return systems, is that the norm? Can anyone just go at any time? Are you required to know the customs or do you just start shooting as with an America shooting range? Maybe its different from club to club. I'm trying to get an idea of what to expect.
Members will bring their own equipment (for beginning members, there might be a bow and some arrows to use temporarily). Unless you are a member of the club (or a different club and just visiting for the day), you generally may not shoot. Each club has their own rules, but that would generally be the case. However, if you strike up a friendship with some members of a club, they might let you fling a few (but it would not be usual).
Well, as I live here in Korea, it's where I do most of my shooting. However, I've been having shoulder problems, so I have not been able to shoot recently.
Pedro C wrote:Great video, thanks for the subtitles.
Do you know what glue was used for the fletchings? Is it the same fish glue? Was the whole part of the arrow where the fletchings go coated in it?
You think that size of fletchings is good for shorter distances?
Nowadays, fletchers often just use a white wood glue.
If you ever watch my DVD on bamboo arrow crafting (available from Three Rivers Archery), you will see the fletcher do it with sandpaper. Traditionally/historically would have been similar using abrasives.
Sorry guys! Yes, I'm still on this side of the sod 
This past semester has been extremely busy, so I've been a bit out of the loop here (lots of catching up to do).
Well, I got a lot done, but there's still a lot more to go...
Welcome! Activity comes and goes (often seasonally).
More info on the seller, please...
Welcome!
Different countries have different forms, but you will find some similarity in thumb ring technique.
I was never really impressed with Samick's traditional bows, although I suppose they could have changed in the years since I last shot one. If you want a good entry-level bow, I would recommend Kaya KTB or Nomad (pretty much the same thing).
marc wrote:Very interested!! Hope that it comes to fruition!! 
Marc
I'm still working on it. I hope to get a lot of it done this summer while I'm visiting the States.
I'll ask Freddie about it.
As far as I know, Freddie Won just named it for his product. However, it would not surprise me if someone else also had the same name.
fabrice wrote:As far as I understand, it's the same company (can't remember the name but I saw it on a PDF somewhere on the web) that already sells under the kaya brand. Nomad is a new brand, but same business anyway.
Nomad is Freddie Won's company; he has also been the business manager for Kaya for years.
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