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Hun,
Thank you very much for the info on the arrows. I have heard that it is hard to find a supplier of quality bamboo arrows here in the states.
Carbons are good and durable and always straight, how do the bamboo compare? Do they hold up well? Do they require allot of maintenance?
The carbons that I generally purchase are 32" long and this brings my string hand to my jaw hinge and maybe a little beyond, but not as far as so many i.e. Thomas Duvernay in the photos on his website, or those you see on youtube.
Thank you,
Joe
If one has a draw length that is about 30 inches to the hinge of there jaw, where does one get an arrow that can be drawn to the korean style or form that has sufficient spine? This arrow would need to equal no less than 33 inches (probably more) and be spined for a bow that is about 80lbs.
I am thinking of purchasing a korean style bow that is this weight, but due to my novice, I have yet to encounter arrows of this length and spine. Does anyone have any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Joe
That picture of the leather tab looks somewhat similiar to one that I used to use. One suggestion.........take a thick piece of leather like the one you have, shape and form it like a ring. After shooting it a few times to help it take shape, then dip it in epoxy. Once saturated with the epoxy, the leather will keep its shape and provide a much quicker cleaner release.
This worked very well for me before I got a ring that fit me well. From time to time I will shoot bare thumb in an effort to keep the thumb "built up". I agree in regards to the remarks about the feeling of the string against the thumb.......for me it makes for more accurate shooting.........it just does not allow one to go out and practice all day.
I know of one bowyer who shoots a 90# turk style bow with bare thumb. It can be done....but is probably not advisable.
I appreciate the input. This is going to be a great forum.
I am finding ways to work around this, canting the bow, opening stance, and using softer arrows thin carbons. This might not be the most traditional way, but is working for now.
Joe
This last october I lost an eye(my left eye). When shooting fingers an mediteranean style of shooting this poses no issue what so ever. But, shooting the prefered method, drawing the bow with the thumb ring to or beyond my jaw, at times seems very difficult due to the position of the riser and arrow. The riser seems and tends to move right into view of my good eye. Right eye.
Does anybody have any thoughts on this at all? I know it probably does not come up much.
Please, any insight on the topic would be greatly appreciated.
regards,
Joe
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