Very unfortunate that this old technology might fade away . . . Absolutely awesome hunting arrow made of wood though.
27 2013-01-26 09:18:23
Re: Hwarang Draw length. (17 replies, posted in Hwarang Bows)
Thanks Storm.
storm wrote:
http://www.smgung.co.kr/2010/english.htm
I found some indications at the link above. For the standard bow version, an arrow up to 81 cm(32 inch) should be ok.
28 2013-01-25 21:12:19
Re: Hwarang Bows Group Purchase (35 replies, posted in Buy/Sell/Trade)
I haven't shot the bow yet as it is intended for training purpose.
29 2013-01-25 21:08:52
Topic: Forgedwood Arrows (2 replies, posted in Arrows)
Anyone still remmeber this old technology from Bill Sweetland?
I am not sure if Alaska Frontier Archery is still making compressed hemlock arrows with Bill's technology. I called up and emailed the owner but no reply so far. The website is still running even though the business is for sale: http://www.alaskafrontierarchery.com/index.html
I would love to get a dozen finished arrows for the 80# and 90# YMG 
30 2013-01-25 21:03:00
Re: Hwarang Draw length. (17 replies, posted in Hwarang Bows)
For lower draw weight (70# and below), regular and long length versions can be drawn to 33". Beyond 70#, the regular length version is limited to 31".
31 2013-01-25 20:58:30
Re: Bamboo arrow spine (37 replies, posted in Arrows)
Any updates from Olivier? Are the new shafts holding up?
32 2013-01-25 20:50:00
Re: Saluki Turk 68# (6 replies, posted in Bows)
Here is a very brief comparison of the three brands:
Saluki Turk - smooth draw due to the longer ears; harder to string with the walk through method due to the slippery and curvy surface
SMG & YMG - smooth draw due to the lamination material; easy to string with the walk through method
Grozer Short Turk: very smooth draw due to the organic material inside; harder to string due to the slippery and curvy surface
Grozer G4 Bashkir: not so smooth draw even with the long ears: harder to string due to the slippery and curvy surface
33 2013-01-25 20:45:13
Re: Carbon Arrows (11 replies, posted in Arrows)
Hi Tiwaz, sorry for the late reply. The brace height, I think, should be measured from the inside and the lowest point of the handle to the string.
36 2013-01-22 03:46:16
Re: Bamboo arrow spine (37 replies, posted in Arrows)
I ordered two dozens high spine bamboo shafts from Mark last year. They didn't come with Tiger's marks though.
37 2013-01-16 04:20:24
Re: Grozer Biocomposite Turkish Short 87# (16 replies, posted in Bows)
Nice one Hannu!!! I saw your videos as well. How do you like it so far?
38 2013-01-16 04:18:33
Topic: Saluki Turk 68# (6 replies, posted in Bows)
After more than a year of waiting, the Turk finally arrived. I will provide more photos later.
39 2013-01-09 23:35:30
Re: Amgakji and heavier draw weights (14 replies, posted in Thumb Rings)
40 2012-12-29 05:59:39
Re: Where can I buy a thumb ring online? (10 replies, posted in Thumb Rings)
Here are some reference videos for you to consider:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU7BuRhXltk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr3Nfk93VAg
You might consider making your own thumb ring:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfEK-8u3dso
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP93A0UCUgQ
Just FYI: The cylindrical thumb ring actually produce a cleaner release than the tear shaped one.
41 2012-11-29 22:15:49
Re: Greetings from Ohio (5 replies, posted in New Member Introductions)
Welcome aboard indeed!!!
42 2012-11-29 22:13:29
Re: Different Brace Heights (9 replies, posted in Bows)
Sorry folks! I made a mistake in measuring the brace height. Here are the revised measurements:
60# @31" KTB: a tad under 6"
70# @28" SMG: a tad under 5.5"
80# @28" YMG: a tad under 6"
43 2012-11-29 19:27:44
Re: Hwarang Bows Group Purchase (35 replies, posted in Buy/Sell/Trade)
Bluelake, please make sure the brace height is 5.5" before you ship them out. Thanks!
44 2012-11-28 03:49:10
Re: Different Brace Heights (9 replies, posted in Bows)
As a side note, how does your string stretch over time? Hence the brace height is decreased.
45 2012-11-28 03:47:23
Re: Different Brace Heights (9 replies, posted in Bows)
This is an observation of the brace height of the different laminated Korean bows:
60# @31" KTB: a tad over 6.5"
70# @28" SMG: a tad under 6"
80# @28" YMG: a tad over 6.5"
Note: I tried to keep the string as untwisted as possible. I really thought Korean bowyers would try to maintain the 5.5" brace height. Or am I missing something?
46 2012-11-22 00:45:47
Re: Hwarang Bows Group Purchase (35 replies, posted in Buy/Sell/Trade)
Come on folks, more the merrier 
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48 2012-11-20 03:08:07
Re: First traditional bow question. (1 replies, posted in Bows)
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Welcome aboard!
49 2012-11-20 02:55:58
Re: Hwarang Bows Group Purchase (35 replies, posted in Buy/Sell/Trade)
Waiting for others to respond publicly. Thomas, please state the payment terms, price and delivery information. Other members who are interested, please pay Thomas directly.
Thomas, one member wants to have very clear signature of the bowyer, draw weight and date of production marked on the bow. Will the bowyer be able to accomodate? For the member who wants the bowyer's markings, we are all ordering regular length and centrer tillered YMG. I don't think it's a good idea to have an odd ball long length order and two regular length. Thomas, what do you think?
Thomas, our Holland friend got sceptical and decided to skip for now. He joked back by saying he could help out the bowyer to tiller very heavy bow .
50 2012-11-14 04:31:45
Re: Hwarang Bows Group Purchase (35 replies, posted in Buy/Sell/Trade)
Okay, not so good news . . . The bowyer thinks 90# - 100# @28