Hi all,

I am trying to condition my body for heavier poundage bows such as warbows. It is a gradual process and I have learnt a lot from reading old discussions here, but one issue that I didnt see mentioned in any discussion is symmetry. I only shoot holding the bow with my left hand, but I am also holding the bow in my right hand for strength training. Is this recommended? I am very keen to develop my body in an even way to avoid injury.

Hi guys, I recently got into traditional archery and I’m having a couple issues. Currently using a Samick Sage 62” 50# Arrows are 30” 500 spine carbon arrow with 2” vanes, not 100% on the tips, I’d say somewhere around 75-100 grain. I’ve gotten into a consistent anchor point and I’ve been shooting better, but I’m noticing that my arrows are looking a little wild upon flight. I’m shooting lefty and my arrows seem to float up and too the left on my release. Is this going to improve with a stiffer spine or should I get a test kit and for tip weight to help correct this?

Looking for recommendations for a beginner bow. I'm a relatively new hunter (3y) that is brand new to Archery (3m, taking lessons). I'm looking to get my own bow. Currently using a Galaxy Sage 64' 25#

Doing my own research and talking to a few different stores has left me with conflicting answers.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a beginning bow. I'd like to keep things simple. The goal is to keep things as traditional as possible down the road. One day I'm sure I'll splurge for something nice and probably handmade/custom 1 peice. For now I'd like something reliable and gives me options to build up in poundage. Although it's not a necessity, I do like to buy as 'local' as I possibly can. Bows made in Canada/US would be the preferred route.

Any and all advice is appreciated. Thank you!

Hi! I recently bought a new bow and know I need to start using heavier arrows for it. Any recommendations for what to look for in an arrow or any arrows that you really like? Preferably something on Amazon if possible.

Bow is a Bogar Assyrian 43# at 28" and my draw length is 31"

I’m a total beginner wanting to get into asiatic archery. I was looking at the Korean segye bow from Ali bow. Most likely the 30 pound version. It’s this a good starting point? Any recommendations or guidance on arrows? As a beginner I’m not sure of my draw length either.

I been practicing daily with doing speed target archery and found out at a tournament that that I am NOT ALLOWED to hold arrows in my hand for speed shooting. Short version, the person in charge makes the final decision.

So I have to either use a quiver or a container. Now I am looking at differeent quivers and borrow a few quivers and found out that I can shoot the fastest from my back instead of side. These quivers I borrowed were cheap and old.

So can anyone suggest or have experience of speed shooting from the back? What is your pro's and con's with differenet quivers? The only thing I found out is when I pull an arrow it tends to pull the other arrows at the same time.

Looking to get a 43# Assyrian Bow from bogar. Anyone have any experience with them? Also long shot but is there any coupon code for them?

I've always used B50 on my older trad bows. I came across 1600 Polyethylene Fiber Bowstring which I believe is dyneema at a low price. I was told that dyneema is not safe for older bows as it can "cut" into the tips. Will this 1600 Polyethylene Fiber Bowstring be safe to use if I serve the string at the loops.

Also I've heard that dyneema transfers more energy to the limbs (because it stretches less) and can be detrimental to older bow. True or not? Thanks in advance

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Alibow says that their takedowns only allow for an arrow pass on one side. From the pictures on their website I cant see a reason why that would be the case. For people that have one, would it be possible to attach a rayskin arrow pass to the other side? Thanks!

Hello!

Im new into this whole archery and it is blowing my mind, im just loving it can't get enough....

I own a 68" 45# Millenium Arc long bow with arrow shelf, I pull 27.5 inches aprox and that is 42lbs. Im currently shooting Cedar, cut to 29inches with a 145g up front and 3inch feather. The arrows fly straight. My problem is that the velcro patch is getting worn pretty quick, lets say this was after 3 sessions( 100-200 arrows per session)

Is this because improper arrow stiffness? Im afraid that I will start damaging the wood...

Second question: If I would like to get carbon arrows (golden tip) what spine should I get keeping the 145 front( I like the feel of heavy-ish front arrow)

Thanks!! I want to replace my woodies but don't want to buy something in a rush.

Been shooting traditional for 3 years. Never shot a compound. Last year was my first year hunting and was able to harvest a nice doe with my recurve. Yesterday I was fortunate enough to harvest my first buck with the recurve. Shot him from 15 yds.

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<정사론 - How to properly shoot 정량궁(170lbs strength bow)>

"When archers have been shooting bows for 3 years, they should learn how to shoot heavy Jeong-Ryang-Gung(정량궁). By shooting heavy bow, one could learn proper form and alignment that is most efficient and powerful to shoot any bow. Without shooting 정량궁, one might be proficient with the bow they shoot, but can never find out the most proficient form that can give the biggest strength and thus stability."

->There are 4 sequences to this, but I(translator) will focus on the initial 3, eliminating non technical mental training part.

◇ General Principle

"To spread 정량궁, you need to firmly support your strength on bone alignment, since it is much stronger."

-> author uses the expression 'spreading' than 'drawing' since it should happen by both arms simultaneously. Your bow arm push and draw arm pull. this should happen at the same time. without bow arm pushing, draw arm can't pull. Without draw arm pulling, bow arm can't push. do it simultaneously.

"Bone alignment and lock should be made as follows; Lower your bow arm shoulder so it is securely locked to your scapular, leaving no room to move. Glenoid Fossa should properly support head of Humerus. If this is hard, try to support with Coracoid process. Since Coracoid process has Biceps branchii, and pectoralis minor rooted in, doing this will automatically lower and align your scapular and bow arm shoulder."

-> for visual aid, this is what they mean : https://images.app.goo.gl/XmUmNLFGp6tsAkhz5

◇ 거궁(Raise bow) - 개궁(Spread bow)

"Raise both arms above high. put no strength nor pressure put to any part of your arm at this point. If you put pressure or strength on any part of your arm or shoulder at this point, it will later disrupt the alignment and disrupt. the strength and pressure should apply from the root in sequence; spine - shoulder - arm - wrist - palm."

"Like following a circle above your head, spread the bow. Push your bow arm and pull your draw arm. Don't spread the bow arm elbow before shoulder alignment happens, as it will disturb the alignment and even if you reach full draw, it will end up in a weaker unstable alignment that is hard to maintain."

"Putting strength on arms before spreading will also limit the movement of your shoulder, resulting in unstable 만작(full draw)"

"Raising both arm high at initial phase is way easier for spreading. Bow hand should be supporting the bow skywards, while draw hand should pull the bow downwards, bent to 90°, like picking off a fruit from a tree. Put your draw hand to your shoulder close."

◇ 만작(Full draw) - 발시(Release)

"At this point, your bow hand is pushing forward while your draw hand is holding the bow downwards, securing it from any movement."

-> Make the above mentioned bone alignment at this point. when your shoulder is lowered and alignment is made, securing it, you are ready to release.

"Release should be done giving same push and pull you gave from spreading the bow sequence. Bow hand is pushing forwards, while draw hand is holding it back at place. Open your arms(to the direction you were spreading the bow) to release the bow."

I'm watching Heike Monogatari, an animated TV show from Japan about a war between two powerful clans during the feudal era thats adapted from one of the most beloved Samurai stories ever written in Japan.

In one scene the young teenage nobility of the Heike clan who still haven't finished the rite of passage to become Samurai are shown pulli the strings of their bow and releasing it over and over. The dojo trainer tells them this should help the young boys (who never trained in actual military before) strengthened their arms and develop stamina before they start training with actual arrows. So for a whole day the boys do this action of repetition with their bows.

I'm curious is this an actual real training method in archery? Do even the top Olympic archers and world champions in the sports train this way and not just beginners?

Modern compound bows have gotten too technical and expensive. Goin to start shooting traditional equipment only!