thanks a lot ! Do you know what kind of material is the loop rope made of ?
And what is the purpose of that technique ? My guess would be that loops tend to weary faster than the rest of the string, it might be then easier to replace only the loops.
1 2015-05-18 20:57:27
Re: Anybody use the Hyun mu gung ? (42 replies, posted in Bows)
2 2015-05-18 11:11:47
Re: Anybody use the Hyun mu gung ? (42 replies, posted in Bows)
Mule wrote:
Here are some photos of one unstrung
http://cluster1.cafe.daum.net/_c21_/bbs … 3&re=1
sorry for digging that deep in the forum !
How is the string tied on that second pic ? There's a close-up on the loop that intrigues me.
3 2015-05-15 17:29:32
Re: kaya nomad (17 replies, posted in Bows)
Mule wrote:
One inch.
Lol. that I could figure by myself. 
4 2015-05-15 08:33:48
Re: kaya nomad (17 replies, posted in Bows)
bluelake wrote:
Nomad is Freddie Won's company; he has also been the business manager for Kaya for years.
Thanks Thomas.
Maybe you know whom I should address my question then : what's the difference between nomad ktb 53'' and kaya ktb 52'' ?
5 2015-05-13 23:09:02
Re: Hi, Fabrice there (3 replies, posted in New Member Introductions)
Dingo wrote:
How would you compaire the two , the yumi and the ktb? I've always wanted a yumi but they seem very expensive. Maybe it was just the website I went to.perhaps you could recommend a website or supplier?=)
I bought mine from asahi : http://www.asahi-archery.co.jp/. very smooth communication and prices on all range. You can try with a fiberglass yumi, they are not that expensive.
The thumb draw is quite similar. Japanese use a glove instead of a thumb ring, but the idea stays the same.
Drawing is a bit harder at similar weight with the yumi.
The release on the other hand is very different. The ktb is so easy on the wrist ! yumis are somewhat harsh, with a lot of vibrations.
Those vibrations should be tamed when you master the complete rotation of the bow in your hand. Not that hard to perform, it's more a matter of tensed-relax grip.
look at "tenouchi" on youtube.
6 2015-05-13 08:09:15
Topic: Hi, Fabrice there (3 replies, posted in New Member Introductions)
Sorry for forgetting to introduce myself before questionning the forum !
I'm Fabrice, 49 from France.
Long ago I practiced kyudo, and still shoot yumi but now without ritual formality, in my backyard.
I also like to draw a recurve and a flatbow to keep in touch with "western style archery".
Recently I bought a kaya ktb and I'm quite pleased with it : The perks of yumi practice without the cumbersome 2m+ bow ! 
(joking, I love my yumi)
7 2015-05-13 07:55:30
Re: kaya nomad (17 replies, posted in Bows)
Chosuk your question is legit (I have the same, lol) : I was looking for the 52 kaya ktb as I am quite please with the 48 but wanted that extra smoothness in the last inches of my draw.
Then I saw the nomad in 53 and thought why not ?
Nevertheless, I asked various dealers about the differences between kaya ktb 52 and nomad 53 and so far got no answer :-/
8 2015-05-13 07:49:04
Re: kaya nomad (17 replies, posted in Bows)
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.
10 2015-05-11 11:00:17
Re: kaya nomad (17 replies, posted in Bows)
thanks mule. seems legit but I can't find the stock availability nor the estimated delivery time. Is it shipped from Netherlands ? I'm surprised how German and Dutch seem quite open minded to "non european" archery ways.
11 2015-05-10 14:51:57
Topic: kaya nomad (17 replies, posted in Bows)
Hello,
I'm a happy user of the ktb from kaya in 48'' 35#
I'm interested in the new kaya nomad in 53'' length, 35# as I guess it should be more confortable for my long draw (I'm used to kyudo shooting, lol)
My concern is where could I buy it in France ? Do you know any French dealer, or should I order from koreanbow.com directly ?
My first KTB was a lucky buy, French dealers don't usually follow that kind of items and it's quite difficult to get what you want.