Archery FAQ: Different Draw Techniques

Archery FAQ: Different Draw Techniques - good to know

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6 жыл бұрын

I saw this way of shooting on a post, seemed natural, so I tried it today. And it really feels very natural and good! Try it - feel it - know it.
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@jasonhatch814 Жыл бұрын

This guy is the best source out here I think, for straightforward no foolishness advice for the recurve archers who would rather shoot arrows than spend money.

@TheWizardOfTheFens 3 жыл бұрын

I REALLY like your attitude. No ego, nothing to prove, no demands.....excellent. Thank you.

@medicinelady20 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve finally found the answer to a question that has been bugging me for a while now, “Does a certain type of bow have to be shot in a certain type of way?”. Now I know that it doesn’t matter the bow, it matters only what is comfortable and works for the archer! Thank you yet again for a very comprehensive video that was enjoyable to watch.

@Hutchie2112 6 жыл бұрын

I has just decided to not shoot after work today, as it is brutally cold, but now I have to go try some new draw techniques. Hurray for motivation.

@blake436 6 жыл бұрын

I constantly battle with 'what works for me vs. what is historically correct.' There's a tendency to believe that centuries-old texts are irrefutable, but these same texts were merely an evolution of what came before them. And when we stop evolving, we stop learning.

@valinogoldberg2475 4 жыл бұрын

i think the first rule is: the technique does not do any harm to your body, then, efficacy and efficiency .

@kaikart123 4 жыл бұрын

My thumb hurt so much even with a padded thumb ring after a practice session. What works the best for me though is the Slavic draw. Goddamn that's comfy as fuck with a proper glove I could shoot all day long.

@OtterLakeFlutes 4 жыл бұрын

The Kaha brand "Khan" model (discontinued) and the Noman brand (maybe not the same Nomad as premium, custom horsebows?) "Black Shadow" model -- these two affordable bows seem to be at the pre-stack sweet spot of efficient draw length right at 28" (not 30" etc. like at my ear) and so they are examples of horsebows or Asiatic recurves etc. that are compatible with shooting 100% like a Western hunting or target bow -- work fine with Mediterranean draw, left side shooting (the Khan even featured a shelf sold as right-handed model) and anchoring at jaw or corner of mouth at only 28". I'm not saying this form is "better" I'm just defending it being acceptable when you shot this way all your life and are 50 years old and not having a lot of fun reinventing the wheel. All my muscle memory and instinct are in place shooting like a Westerner. And these two bows work fine with it. I'm seeing very famous people shooting an affordable one from Arrouha that even recommends only drawing to 29" max so this one probably works great, too and looks "ambidextrous". I'm not trying to take business away from this gentleman, in fact I have seen him with a Freddie Black Shadow (he preferred an analog to it slightly) and Khans no longer are sold, and I'll bet he'd get you a Arrouha and go over it from stem to stern like he does for such a reasonable retail markup.

@zachariatekawaare4761 3 жыл бұрын

I tried the thumb release with the middle finger on one side of the string and the pointer on the other for @ a month. I just never got comfortable or accurate. Now using a middle finger locking the thumb with the pointer just resting on top. I am able to give that 1/8 turn and I get a much better arrow flight. Thanks to all (Kia mihi) fot the comments

@Silirion 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting with two fingers on either side on the thumb release. Also from health POV, its less wear on the joints. Also great to promote to move from "right", and "wrong" and more to solution oriented thinking. Do what works, keep an open mind and try new things. All power to you Armin. All the best! Greetings from Sweden!

@ArminHirmer 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@FrogmortonHotchkiss 2 жыл бұрын

If you have tried it, do you think this works well shooting off the left side?

@jonoedwards4195 4 жыл бұрын

Unreal, the twin finger over string an thumb works perfect on self nocked arrows and offers relief for Our poor old index finger too. Great show, awesomeness, loving My Archery Addiction so much lately, Beauty Armi.

@vaportrail226 5 жыл бұрын

I think there was a lesson about life as well as archery in there. Great work, Armin!

@Eagle-qb2wp 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh, you have made me want to experiment in traditional bow even more 😆

@draganarc0131 4 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel last night. I really appreciate that you share all these different ideas and techniques regardless of historical fact or accuracy. I’ve been building my own longbows and am going to try the two fingers on my latest build to reduce fatigue. It’s 70 pounds at 28 inches and I have a 32 inch draw. Thank you for sharing!!! Cheers 🍻 from Canada 🇨🇦

@ThreeBlossoms 4 жыл бұрын

10:09 this is why I love the way you think and teach! Open minded/willing to learn!

@bigyin2794 Жыл бұрын

Armin, a fun game on the range. The Parthian shot game. Ie as if you were riding away from a pursuing group of enemy Walk away from the target holding 6 arrows. Turn and shoot right handed, swap hands, turn and shoot left handed either to the target behind you or targets to each side. In other words 360 degrees as if you were riding away. It's a lot of fun.

@apolyedapolyed7524 Жыл бұрын

12 minutes, lots of helpful info, thanks.

@dylanscott539 3 жыл бұрын

I used to do thumb draw but an injury has had me switch to Mediterranean recently. I wanted to keep shooting on the right side of the bow however and have had a lot of trouble trying to get it to work. This technique solved it for me, thank you!

@georgegonzalez-rivas3787 4 жыл бұрын

Of course "what works for you" should be the deciding factor. BUt I would LOVE for you to have a summary post of 'advantage' of different draw techniques based on type of bow, draw weight, arrow weight, foot v horseback, etc. There must be some basic conclusions you can reach that would be very interesting. AND, this is not just theoretical -- because I don't have companies sending me whichever bow or arrow weight I want these kinds of 'experiments' can be very expensive. It would be great to eliminate some of them by using your guidelines. Thanks for your posts.

@ramoverde4133 2 жыл бұрын

Werd ich morgen gleich ausprobieren ! 🏹✔👍

@mikaelcronstam2312 Жыл бұрын

So cool different draw techniques, I'm gonna try them to find my favorite when my bow arrives 🏹 🎯

@_marionette_fnaf Жыл бұрын

😁The video is very beautiful, elegant and educational, thank you for the beautiful clip

@adolfoalejandrino2685 2 жыл бұрын

I personally seen this style of release ,when I was working as a photographer , assign to photograph tribal groups in one of the island in the Philippines.

@Mandalor98 4 жыл бұрын

Man I loved this video. He’s super chill and obviously confident in his skill. Such a change from so many people who are militant about having to shoot a certain way!

@22tanmay 6 жыл бұрын

There's no end to learning. Thank you

@lukefairhall713 4 ай бұрын

I tried the double finger over thumb draw with my 60lbs Korean horsebow and it was amazing thank u 🙂 was shooting accurate at 200yards

@danepiper1 10 ай бұрын

I love it, what a form change!

@yonahga5731 3 жыл бұрын

This comment is a bit late, but the "thumb over, finger split" draw was a common draw technique used by southeast Native Americans for bowfishing since you can hold the draw and the arrow in place with better stability, for an extended period of time, waiting for the fish to stop moving in the river/stream.

@user-el8vk1tc1r 2 жыл бұрын

There's an old saying in ancient Chinese. Probably can be translated as "There is no better technique, just a stronger person." It's like, Shawn Marion is much better a basketball player than most of the people on this planet, but I won't learn his posture of shooting a basketball... No matter how you do it, only if it's the best way that suites you. Appreciate your sharing. Jia yo!

@Jazzman-bj9fq 6 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you saw the same vid on the Persian archers as I did just this last week. I found it pretty interesting and you gotta recognize that the idea is based on the historical artifacts. In reference to your different draw methods, while I'm learning that different cultures had certain archery techniques that were widely accepted in that culture but the fact that humans are so unique, I think it's highly likely that within whatever group you might talk about, there were individuals who found alternative ways of doing things that they found easier and what was more comfortable for their own bodies... Just as you say with your own archery, I think countless archers over millennia were doing things their own way even if it wasn't something taught by their peers. If it works for you you'll do it rather than using the 'standard' method that you hate doing, lol. Having been a soldier myself, I can testify to the fact that soldiers will find a 'better way' to do something on their own and they are quite happy to share techniques with their brothers especially if they feel that it will give them an edge against the enemy.

@andit1265 5 жыл бұрын

The question on what's historical and what's not is mostly answered by what's practical or not! People tend to ignore that most historical texts and iconography wasnt made/written by an archer or a soldier. It's was done an artist, or a monk. Looking at a historical depiction of someone using bow and arrow is, most of the time, like looking a movie and proclaim, "that's how it works". When it works, it was probably done.

@gizmonomono 4 жыл бұрын

Well said. But try telling that to a historian. According to them if it's not well documented it didn't happen. The truth is, there is no way of knowing what happened hundreds, let alone thousands of years ago.

@samaeru666 2 жыл бұрын

@@gizmonomono Sorry, but no. From an historian point of view, if it's not well documented it doesn't mean that it didn't happen, just means that we cannot be sure that it happened. Completely different thing

@Cgljr 6 жыл бұрын

As always, great video. Love seeing new (old) says to shoot my bow.

@zachariatekawaare4761 3 жыл бұрын

I am keen to try the "split finger" thumb release with the ledged thumb ring. With the palm facing down the scapular retractor muscles of the back/shoulder work in a much more efficient way than the palm parallel to the cheek. As always thanks for the knowledge.

@manuelgarrido5602 4 жыл бұрын

shooting with a bow is so joyfull.

@markmendoz2284 2 жыл бұрын

It take a little getting use to ,but it is a fast way to shot.I like it thank you

@yiuhhsinggou3666 6 жыл бұрын

Very good to know! Thank you.

@Subodas 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool stuff Armin!

@tjj4lab 6 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant, I’m definitely trying that thumb draw at the club this weekend (assuming we aren’t snowed in). I’ve never seen a draw like that before, I like thumb draw (even though I’m not accurate with it yet), but my biggest problem has been keeping the arrow stable and in place on my thumb ring. This looks like it should solve a number of issues.

@gizmonomono 4 жыл бұрын

I think for slavic release if you shoot heavier bows you can add your pinky to the draw to add strength. But it's critical for accuracy to rotate your hand towards you for a cleaner release. This helped me immensely.

@ArminHirmer 4 жыл бұрын

yeah, I don't like to bring the pinky in - and rotation is useful

@adnanmaruf4734 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting!Need to try this one out!

@johnbrancato7729 2 жыл бұрын

Thats an awesome release.....

@martynparkman8332 6 жыл бұрын

A new way, very good. Thanks.

@quetzalrc 6 жыл бұрын

Just try, I like it, thanks for sharing.

@paleolithicgamer3411 5 жыл бұрын

your are a skilled archer ..i enjoy your video , keep them going !

@jonoedwards4195 6 жыл бұрын

Giving this one a go! Beauty Malta Man.

@InsaneSaxonLeather 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Armin. I'll try some shoots. LG André

@talmidshooter6797 4 жыл бұрын

I love archery and it helped me so much in life.

@humblebug4526 6 жыл бұрын

I will try it too on my heavy bow. Very interesting

@ValerioCianci Жыл бұрын

I'm new to the archery :) Very nice and clear video! Thank you :)

@Leverguns50 2 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely going to try all those different releases, Thank you for sharing

@pdavis7537 5 жыл бұрын

I tried it and I really like it!

@ser7ser7i 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very good share. peace n love.

@tarasatidvaridputimate5791 2 жыл бұрын

you explain very clear. Thank you.

@Depwhattube 6 жыл бұрын

It looks like a very natural way of drawing. I find it really cool, might try it sometime.

@MarsPHLO 6 жыл бұрын

I ve tried it, yes it feels good, and particularlly usful for guys like me hv thumb injury before (it just cant bend anymore in my life), another choice other than thumb draw... I can use this method quite "ok" upto 60#28", but it is very struggle for anything above 60lb draw, seems two little finger is too less to hold 80, or 90lb draw....

@gyeonjinearctic5650 5 жыл бұрын

Fun stuff!

@nicholascauton9648 Жыл бұрын

I firmly believe knowing multiple styles of release can be beneficial for an archer. My favorite style of draw is the Mediterranean release. However I do sometimes play around with the Mongolian release (a.k.a. Thumb release) whenever I'm practicing with my bow. And from what I researched, the Mediterranean release is excellent for consistent accuracy while the Mongolian release is best for speed and on horseback.

@kamaldipsingh3907 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Armin very very good message for all archer's...really u r great great cool super cool person...keep it upppp...god bless u.

@grantmedical 3 жыл бұрын

I love the middle finger thumb release idea... I will definitely try this on the range... 🙏🏼...

@paulmears5330 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been practicing the “Persian” release with a low profile, polished steel Turkish thumb ring. So far, it has been both comfortable and effective. The more even pressure on the thumb seems to create a more neutral state in the string. By that, I mean the string isn’t rolling about it’s axis, nearly as much as it does in any other conventional draw. This appears to make even a little bit of khatra quite effective. Definitely an intriguing technique!

@lucidd4103 4 жыл бұрын

As i mentioned in an other of your video thumb release felt so much better to me than mediterranean release i used exclusively for almost 20y now. But this kind of happened accidentally when i decided to make a leather pad, all the rings i tried and naked thumb hurt too much. The difference went from being almost impossible to shoot accurately with rings from seeing instant clear benefits. Draw experience and snappiness of the arrow are just on an other level when you use thumb, it's not even comparable, and i didn't lost accuracy but probably gained a bit because you can clearly feel the release is cleaner as the arrow goes straighter in most cases; all this left me a bit shocked to be honest. Mainly because most people comments about thumb release made me think i would have to "relearn everything". Yes the thumb skin hurt a bit, but it's really nothing that bad, it's just a hardening feeling of skin and joint. And i used the exact same bow i used for years (40 lbs recurve) because that's the only one i ever practiced with and have. All this make me want to try other methods, rather than sticking to one method as i did for so long. I will try this double hook.

@TightwadTodd 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting Video and outstanding Message..

@dttdogers 6 жыл бұрын

Wow ! I did not know about the double hook method, it is pretty original. I Will probably try this on a heavy bow to see what is like to shoot with this method !

@andrewauh2605 2 жыл бұрын

I like the both release techniques. I will try them on my next horse bow shooting. I especially like the thumb draw. 👍

@brettalizer3271 6 жыл бұрын

just went and tried this out would think it would be good for heavy bows probably the most secure thumb draw but this release seems less clean than other methods but i suppose practice would help with that. thanks for another insightful video definitely something to think about!

@thormusique 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said, thank you for sharing these techniques! On KZfaq there's a proliferation of people who consider themselves 'experts' and like to pontificate regarding what they consider right or wrong. You are clearly very accomplished, yet don't take yourself so seriously that you feel the need to constantly remind us of your expertise; you just embody it. And I very much enjoy your sense of humour. When I'm learning something new that I'm passionate about, it's very easy for me to fall into the trap of noticing how badly I'm doing something while I learn. But you make it clear that, rather than get lost in details, I should simply enjoy the process as I practice. Archery is now starting to feel as it did when I was a child just having fun.

@ArminHirmer 4 жыл бұрын

thank you

@yushion5804 2 жыл бұрын

That thumb protecter called "班指" in China. At least as i know the Mongolians and Qing dynasty army archers used that way.

@engizmo 5 жыл бұрын

great tips thank you :)

@thomasrobson6370 4 жыл бұрын

Earlier this week I heard of two things I've never heard of before. "Three below release" where all three of the fingers of a mediterranean release are below the arrow knock; and "string walking" where the release fingers are moved up or down the string below the arrow knock to change the arrow's angle for the different ranges. This way of shooting requires two knock "rings" (or zip ties in my case), one above and one below the arrow knock to hold it in place. I'm going to try it this week end and see how it works out for me.

@rickydlayaute5387 5 жыл бұрын

Very usefull for me Armin !! thumb release become my new style with your good advices . I'll try this option with two fingers today !!! 🙏😊🙏 ( Îm seeing your videos with some months late 😔😄) Richard

@edkovac8978 3 жыл бұрын

Wise words of a wise man:)

@archeryboras5921 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting information.

@morganblackbyrne Жыл бұрын

Seems to me that the different methods, all around, were ALL used at some time. Depends on personal taste. What feels right.

@TheFireMage100 Жыл бұрын

I think your mention of historically correct is interesting because I can easily imagine archers of the past just doing what worked. Obviously when they were first taught theyd likely start from whatever the official way as determined by that teacher but you might find yourself tweaking it to suit you. Art often shows a fair variety of techniques like which side of the bow to position the arrow and Ive heard some say thats artistic liberty. Id argue that maybe instead of adding variety the artists may be reducing it. Every slight variation in ways the human hand can reasonably grip an arrow is pointless especially when hands are so difficult to get looking good. Besides if those purists really were trying to be historical then theyd probably use those incredibly high draw weight bows that require you to use practically every muscle you have. I firmly believe that most techniques that feel reasonable will work with practice and should only be avoided if you might hurt yourself, those around you or your bow. Extremely long winded way of saying I appreciate the ways you look at these "traditional" techniques and give alternative variations

@AlfaRevoluzione 6 жыл бұрын

WoW dats looks very unique

@ericalbert6954 5 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup

@andrewdimartino 5 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent teacher.

@ArminHirmer 5 жыл бұрын

thank you

@careylogan8455 5 жыл бұрын

great video....I like the way you "think" out loud. Question: in previous videos I noticed that you commented on the vibration of the bow after "plucking" the string. how is the vibration of this bow? Judging from the fact that you have not commented on the vibration of this bow I would assume it is of little consequence?? Is the vibration of the bow more of a comfort issue or does it relate more directly to accuracy?

@NOTMYCIRCUSNOTMYMONKEY 7 ай бұрын

❤Thank you 😊

@user-mr1gl9ll9y 6 жыл бұрын

Спасибо , я о таком хвате не знал.

@Spaceman_Spiff_74 Жыл бұрын

Thank you armin. You can shoot any way with any bow, but some ways feel more intuitive for certain people than others. My “way” has been split finger my whole life, until I tried thumb release. Now it feels weird to put the arrow any other way

@ArminHirmer Жыл бұрын

I know how you feel :)

@K3NJ1K1 Жыл бұрын

@@ArminHirmer Hi Armin. Greetings from Colombia. Thanks for all your invaluable lessons. I have been shooting My Black hunter recurve (which i purchase because your review) with thumb release for over a year. Am i crazy? The Main issue is holding the arrow in position because the natural hand movement while drawing. That force me to do a little string walking in order to not touch the arrow. Now with this technique i thinl the problem Will be solved. Thanks again for teaching us begginers so Many ways to aproach the great art of archery. I Watch all your videos. They are very inspirational. Big fan of You and your path in archery.

@ArminHirmer Жыл бұрын

@@K3NJ1K1 thank you, enjoy shooting

@Nickoification 6 жыл бұрын

I have to try that

@addictedtotreasuretrash108 2 жыл бұрын

Hej Skit bra Tips. Tack (Y)

@devinderkumar8738 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sir...

@etiennelawrence2589 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting Armin! Just practicing the movement without a bow actually feels much better on the wrist. As you say, that technique seems to lend itself to a better movement with the shoulder, with less torque? pressure? against the wrist when using the Mediterean or 3 under etc. Any reason why you could not use that type of release with a longbow shooting off the shelf on the lest hand side? Anyway, I'll give it a try later today. Cheers!

@takeshimizuho6680 6 жыл бұрын

I tried to shoot this style with the indexfinger on the left side of the string, since i dont have big hands and not really long fingers, its a bit uncomfortable. The flesh between my fingers gets squished together and my thumb is not long enough to rest secure on the string. Maybe just a technic not made for my hands :) But as allways a really nice and informativ video!

@robsarcheryworld9679 4 жыл бұрын

Good info

@elmikeQC 3 жыл бұрын

My thumb is numb from shooting half draw to train thumb draw, but I really enjoy slavic release while my thumb "heals".

@JorgeSantos-nl8he 4 жыл бұрын

Very instructive!! What kind of bow is that?I like the simplicity of it!

@devinderkumar8738 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guru ji

@jarmelbarnett6922 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched some of your older videos and rewatched this one. I like this technique and since I’m new to Asian bows, I am just moving from Mediterranean style, and have few other habits to break. Thank you for all of your videos. I used them to buy a bow from AF Archery and a protective thumb system from Tom Teck.

@ArminHirmer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@Hutchie2112 6 жыл бұрын

Just in from a quick initial try. Forgot to switch the gopro to record, so no footage (yet!), I'll try again tomorrow after work, light permitting. The slavic draw and release , only problem I had at all was that my thumb was sticking up in the air, as it is now used to being hooked round a string. It is fast to load, and a nice clean release, and the arrow is firmly in place. I could easily get used to shooting that way. The thumb draw split finger draw and release feels really secure, firm and a clean release too, it feels great to draw and the release is unnoticeable. The only issue I had was that it felt a little clumsy bringing my index finger over to the left, but a little practice it would soon become second nature. Tried with the 30lb alibow turkish bow, with a finger from a normal glove cut off and protecting my thumb.

@EquusMulus 6 жыл бұрын

Pick up your arrow with your middle finger and thumb. Fold your index finger down. When you raise your arrow to your bow nock it with your hand at an angle so the string slips in between your index and middle finger before you nock, then just pull the arrow onto the nock extend your index finger and slip your thumb under. Should look like youre pushing the arrow forwards and then backwards when youre nocking. This is a cool method because effectively it allows you to shoot on the left side of the bow with a thumb draw gaining the benefit of aiming down the arrow, drawing flat with a fist, as well as farther back on a "short" bow without crushing your fingers.

@tammynfletcher 5 жыл бұрын

I've found this method of shooting is way more comfortable than traditional thumb release thank you very much for this video

@tammynfletcher 5 жыл бұрын

I have arthritis in my wrist and have trouble rotating it like you have to for traditional thumb release this in not uncomfortable at all your hand has a natural pocket for the arrow and the string does not torque. Which was throwing my accuracy off this fixed all of my problems thank you again it helps to learn from a master.

@reallifeengineer7214 3 жыл бұрын

at 3:00, I thought I saw historic Chinese drawing/painting depicting this method of string draw. I'm guessing this is for extremely high draw weight bows. Having two fingers (left & right of string) reinforcing the thumb, you're practically holding the string in a fist.

@slayer5571 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,Armin! Which draw method is best for a beginner,in your opinion?

@Tribecasoothsayer 3 жыл бұрын

I think he was referring to Lars Andrerson

@nelsonwest5285 5 жыл бұрын

I just gave that hold (thumb and two fingers) a try...gotta say stability wise a better hold..the Slavic one is kinda harsh..thanks for the suggestions.

@ArminHirmer 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, find the way that works for you. Thanks for watching

@rodolfosjeronimo9274 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting technic. I have this ideia that even (or specialy) back than, the "historically correct" would have many variations and "personal touch" depending on personal preferences and what works for the person. Not only in archery. But hey, I'm not an scholar, so I don't have any solid foundation to back up this idea, I just have some interest in those things. Thanks for video! Ps: Brazilian customs sucks, they are in process to send my fiberglass tatar back to china to ali bow.

@ArminHirmer 6 жыл бұрын

I think exactly the same Rodolfo. There are as many styles or ways as there are archers :) thanks for watching

@aratanatar 6 жыл бұрын

ich bin beeindruckt !!!

@fachriyulfiansyah1927 Жыл бұрын

I searched Persian draw in youtube, but it's different with what you shown that it's somehow resembles Slavic draw. I wonder what the actual name of the drawing techniques you'd shown here.

@jamesjohnson7905 Жыл бұрын

Try them all see what works for you then practice practice practice

@theatrenisha9345 6 жыл бұрын

Love this release tried it with my Dzungar (48#) :-)

@charliehargrave5164 6 жыл бұрын

Balakrishnan Venkataraman Hi, I have some questions about the dzungar as I was thinking of getting one. It seems like a nice alternative to the English longbow/horsebows I normally shoot. How smooth a draw do you get out of it? Cast? Any hand shock? (not an issue as far as I'm concerned but worth knowing). If you can help at all that would be great as it seems like a lovely bow:)

@theatrenisha9345 6 жыл бұрын

Charlie Hargrave Dear Charlie Hargrave, My Dzungar has a maxdraw of 32”. It draws 48 lbs at 28”. There is no mentionable hand shock. The draw is smooth and the cast is very good with the proper arrow. I shoot both Mediterranean and thumb style and find it very smooth and efficient. In a nutshell I am very happy with the bow. Albeit The speed is lesser when compared to a laminated horse bow of the same poundage . Happy archery!

@charliehargrave5164 6 жыл бұрын

Balakrishnan Venkataraman excellent! I think you may have convinced me, much appreciated friend, thanks :)