A Testament to Korean Archery Tradition
If what you want is a traditional bow that is beautiful, compact and powerful, then this bow is for you. The Hwarang Korean traditional bow is made by highly skilled Korean bowyers with decades of experience.
It is a joy to shoot! When it had its public debut at the 1998 Eastern Traditional Archery Rendevous at Denton Hill, Pennsylvania, the general reaction was similar. First, when this 49" bow (slightly longer version available upon request) was pulled back to where the siyahs were practically parallel, people would flinch, expecting something bad to happen; it didn't.
When people pulled it back for themselves, they were amazed that it was so smooth, with no stacking; it could be held at full draw nearly indefinitely. Then, when they took it out for a test shoot, they would come back with amazement in their eyes; they couldn't believe that something so small could be so fast and powerful and with absolutely no hand shock.
Construction & Performance
The bow's core is made of two to three laminations of maple, along with a glass fiber lamination near the back and layers of the best-quality carbon. The siyahs are maple. It is backed with birch bark, which is very durable. The belly is composed of a material made from black paper pulp. The bowyer uses eight different materials, while others use only four.
Performance highlights include:
- 500gr arrow from a 55# bow: 211fps
- 405gr bamboo arrows: close to 220fps
- Same weight carbons: 236fps
- Distance achievement: 230 yards with a 51# bow
Pricing
Base price: $500 (USD) includes:
- The bow
- Two bowstrings
- Bow sock
- EMS shipping to many countries (Some countries require EMS Premium shipping for an additional $50)
Heavy Draw Weight Options (60# @28" or over)
| Draw Weight Range | Additional Cost |
|---|---|
| 60#-70# | +$50 |
| 75#-80# | +$100 |
| 85#-90# | +$150 |
Optional Extras:
- Zipper case: +$40
- Longer version (janggung): +$50
Payment Information
Note: There is a 3% surcharge for PayPal.
Everything you see here is included for the price of $540. Zipper case and bow sock coloring may vary.
How to Order
To place an order, please provide:
- Bow weight and draw length (specify @28" for finger shooting or @31" for thumb ring shooting)
- Shipping address
- Contact telephone number
Contact Thomas Duvernay at: goongdo@hotmail.com