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I've only used wood or bamboo, no doubt carbons are more consistent but I am traditionalist at heart.
Wood is not an option because of the standard 32" length that I found just too short for safety. Tiger's bamboo shafts allow an extra inch of draw and I wouldn't really advise drawing much further with the standard length bow. Just holding my arms in a full draw position I can measure 35" or more. In reality, drawing the bow, I am drawing around 33" or just under, to a position where the index finger of my drawing hand (the arrow nock) is just behind the level of my earlobe. I think I would risk damaging the bow if I drew further.

Bamboo arrows are just great to use and they are pretty good for straightness. With a few tweaks I've had some as good as any carbon. It really depends on how far you want to go when making these arrows but the beauty is you can go fully traditional with sinew wrapped nocks or you can slide a blank in the end and fit a normal plastic nock.

Hello Raven,
Have you tried different arrows? Stiiffer arrows or a much lighter point, or both. If you can get the arrows to fly to the right, it is maybe possible the adjustment to your aim will remove the riser from obscuring the target (or part of it)

Very nice job Dady. How are the two pockets joined at the back? Also, I see the loops for holding the arrows, are there some on both sides?

cristian_iepure,
Superb photos and a beautiful archery club. Some excellent studies of form and I love the retrieval pics, especially the lady up the ladder!

Yes and make sure to study the technique as well, I'm a bit concerned with  ........" it feels just like I'm stepping on my thumb! "

Hello Daniel,
I expect you would need to visit Korea, although I recall seeing them on Peter Dekker's old website. Whether he still sells them I am not sure.

I would be very interested in finding a source for prepared Korean bamboo shafts.

Perhaps Bluelake has some information.

Artemiz,
Have a go at making a leather one. As of yet, I have not found a thumbring that I feel comfortable with but the leather ring feels ok and gives a clean release. The other thing I like is that I can still feel the string.
Think of an inverted 'T' shape joined at the back of the thumb, with the pad shaped to suit your thumb.

Justin, I bet your friend was disappointed but it may all work out for the best if he feels he needs a stronger bow. I'm sure this was just one of those freak accidents.

I very quickly wore through the thin leather arrow pass on my Hwarang (mixture of finding the correct arrows and poor form) it was gone in no time. I glued a piece of polished cow horn in its place.

I'll be able to offer some feedback shortly, regarding Hwarang and Kaya as my friend has just bought a Kaya.

I think make a longer arrow, perhaps 36-38 inches so you don't lose draw length :s

I am still pondering this question myself, Thomas. Even with my other bows, shooting off fingers, anything less than 30m was instinctive. I am finding things pretty similar at the moment with thumb release. At first my arrows were way off to the right, now as my technique improves they are grouping. Though I've not had much opportunity to shoot more than medium distances at present, I'm sure it will be the arrow point on some part of the target face. I've never had much luck lining up parts of the bow or limb, etc on the target, as soon as I try this my shooting deteriorates.
As for 145m, I'd love to give that a go.