Armin, I hope you heal quickly. I pray that the heat and smoke subside soon. Your videos are a welcome break during the long hot summer in Texas. Thank you for your reviews, lessons and tips.

Hahahahaha Alibow:"no step through method there!!!" Armin:"Not on tape so never happened..."

Xongkuro This is the name of a raptor. It lives in Manchuria. It is a divine eagle respected by the Manchu people. At the same time, it is also called haidongqing by the Han people. This kind of Raptor is now on the verge of extinction in China.

If you wonder about the three-part-string... That was the traditional Manchu string. The two long loops are tied through small loops in the ends of the "actual string"... They are tied with a special knot, so it is easy to replace them when they are worn too much... Originally the long loop were made of a number of threads, to make a fittingly thick line, which then were "tightly twisted", and then fully covered by a serving, partly to stop it from un-twisting before it is tied on, and partly to take the wear and tear... The "strongly twisted line" can be stretched "a bit more, for a split second", when the string ends tight, "after the shot" much like a very strong rubber band would... That will reduce the shock-wave in the bow, ... And that is rather important, with the long and relatively heavy ends of a Manchu Bow. Both loops and the "actual string between the loops" were made of hemp or silk, BUT the "actual string" was not twisted, before it was fully served, so it could hardly stretch at all... Most antique Manchu bows had that kind of three-part-string... If you wish the historical correct look of traditional Manchu Bows, a three-part-string "is a must"... OR a two-part-string, with only one flexible loop, as some Manchus used that... The two protruding ends from the knot have an additional function! They help stop the vibrations in the string... That is mainly important when hunting, so the prey do not hear the bow "sing"... In other regions the string was a long part, which could not stretch, made of hemp or lin, and then a short part, which could stretch, and that was made of leather or sinew... Being thicker than the long string, to be strong enough... While in some other nations the entire string was made of sinew... The disadvantages are: It is heavier, so it is surely not a "fast flight string"... And it will stretch so much in moist weather, so the length needed to be adjusted... Using modern materials like Dyneema, strings can be made thinner and lighter, and still "hardly stretch at all"... Being stronger compared to the weight, than silk or hemp or lin, or normal polyester, (aka dacron) it would be called a "Fast Flight String"... Alibow use Dyneema that for all their strings... But the long loops on the three-part-string from Ali Bow is "normal polyester or nylon line", being a braided line, so that can stretch a bit, "when the string suddenly end being taught, after the shock"... Not only reducing the hand-shock you can feel, but actually making the bow last longer... But in contrast to the three-part-string which Alibow makes for the Xongkoro (and others, on demand) today, then originally the KNOT on Manchu strings always rested on the string bridges... That which most now would call "the old-fashioned polyester AKA dacron bow strings", like the B55 from BCY will actually stretch a bit for a split second, when the string ends tight, giving same effect as the original three-part-strings... In Europe most Longbow archers still use "dacron" strings, as they feel fewer vibrations in the bow, when using that... The modern version of a three-part-string would be using dyneema (or spectra) for the long string, and then use dacron, tightly twisted, and then fully served, for the loops... OR make the loops of normal polyester or nylon braided line, like Alibow does, and then fully serve it, to look original. Happy shooting Dan

Wow. Great review of an intriguing bow. Also: Once again, I am completely baffled by the YT dislike option. Your Bear video was outstanding. If folks don’t want to watch content: Please, simply stop watching. Thank you, Armin, for continuing to add outstanding content for everyone interested in historic styles of archery.

I have a Yarha Long Draw on the way that I'm very excited for, but definitely cool to see their first laminated Manchu bow. Wouldn't mind winning this one to add alongside the Yarha and Kheshig. Good luck to all patreons! 🏹

This is a very nice looking bow! It would certainly make my list of long draw bows! Thank you for sharing this review with us!!!🙏

Left palm, right fist, wow, Armin, I am thoroughly impressed.......

Finally! I've been forgotten about this bow. It is a beauty also :)

Wow she sounds really good and yea she does look larger in person as it were. Good work as always

"Xongkoro" ('peregrine falcon' ᡧᠣᡢᠬᠣᠷᠣ) is transcribed in the Chinese (Manchu) pinyin style, which means that the = "sch-/š-/sh-", "šongqoro" ~ "schongkoro".

Thanks for the video! Beautiful bow!

Very nice bow with good speed. Thank you for showing us that beauty

Soooo beautiful! I think I know which bow is gonna come with me to the range for the new season to come! Would be nice if it would actually be this one through your Patreon! I'm gonna film myself shooting with my barebow for the challenge! :)

Looking at the size of both this and the Yarha, I assumed they were used by footsoldiers. But a little reading-up on Manchu bows indicated they were used by horsemen. That's a big damn' bow to be shooting from a horse. On the other hand, a bow that throws very heavy arrows, even at the comparatively moderate speeds the Manchu bows achieve, is going to hit like a Mack truck when it connects.

Great video, great review Mr. Armin! Please take care of your shoulders Sir. I know what chronic pain can do to a person.

Every bow I have received from China, AF or Alibow, came in a flimsy box that looked like it had been run over by a steam roller. Fortunately, as ugly as the boxes are on arrival, the bows have all been without damage. Thank you for another great review. I hope you return to pain free shooting soon. Cheers

I just love that side view of a Manchu in full draw on a solid stance, looks like pure power!! Grrr...the beard helps too so if you've already shaved it please don't tell me I don't want to know. Gorgeous bow! Thanks Manchu Armin, cool vid.

So beautiful. Nice one.

Not my cup of tea, but a will say I have never shot one if I did maybe it would change my mind. Thank you sir for the review. 👍🏼🏹🇺🇸

I thought I saw a broadcast video from you last night, you,Peter,and a woman and it's just under 30 minutes...maybe I long to watch your new broadcast again😹😹😹

My Qinghai is on its way, I'm so excited to get started in Manchu style, maybe the Xongkoro will be on my list and I'll just skip the Yarha altogether, haha!

You need to be two people to string this bow. I have never managed to do that in my life 😂 It's a beautiful bow. And I agree, whipping would be a good idea. Considering that decorative layer Alibow puts on their bows. Some whipping would give me a better sense of security.

Armin , as soon as your injury is over , could you post high speed video of your shooting, I really want to know how those arrows fly .

I don't find Alibow to be that bad when it comes to shipping. For the 3 bows I've gotten from them, they each took about 2 1/2 months. I'd say that's quite good. Some bowyers take 4+. I really wanna get a Yarha when I have the funds. This bow looks amazing, great review.

I ordered a similar bow from the 'other' Chinese bow maker - it sucked. When they made it they coated the string grooves with varnish. Every time I tried to string the bow the varnish was so slick the string popped out. I had to take round files and clean out the string grooves. When I finally was able to string it the limbs warped irreparably - in opposite directions. It now sits in a corner waiting a trip to the garbage dump.

It looks beautiful, the only thing is that I know I'm going to damage it because I would never have help to string the bow. And more in this area than anyone supports the crazy archers league😁👍 Nice to see you shooting Armin. All the best to you and the friends of Malta. 😀🙏

A beautiful Manchu bow! 🥰 I‘m working on my Gao Ying form and next step will be long draw for Manchu - surely I‘m too short for 34“ draw, but hey - it’s for the fun of it! 😁👍 I‘m looking forward to the Patreon question! Thank you so much for the review and giving the bow to the Patreons! Get well soon!

Oh wow that is really nice! What's the cracking sound when you draw it? Does it come from string?

Another pretty bow by Alibow fit and finish beautiful as usual. Not my style but very nice indeed! Thanks for another honest review as always! Looks like you've neglected your long draw form, you best get back at it my friend. 😆🤣Just joking I know how shoulder injuries can ruin your form! Hope your better soon my friend!

Are those arrows wooden.. they sound different against the bow when u draw... They make a cool sound

Beautiful bow! And man, your shoulder seems really in pain... please take care. Maybe you can do a speed comparison next time when you feel better?

Wy are you showing this machu bow from Ali bow they don't even make it any more

Wow.. could pull this 36 inches. Wow. Maybe more

Hello Armin Ustath (Teacher) i've set my mind and willing to get a Simsek bow, i still didn't get a Reply from Simsek, What's the Minimum GPP Would you recommend on the Simsek without Damaging the Bow on the long-run, i have 400spine 3DHV Arrows, the total arrow weight with everything is 302Grains, if i were to use it with a 55 pound Simsek, would that be okay? it would be 5.4 GPP and it's 400 spine but a very light arrow, i would appreciate your help on this one, and thanks in advance!

Compared to QD2, which one is better overall?

Wy do you show this one for,they haven't made that bow in a long time I got tired of waiting .I would like to buy one .

I got this exact bow. The string jumped out of the groove when I pulled it. What should I do?

How does this compare to Mariners Qing Dragon 2? When you reviewed that you didnt have this rating system.

Review the alibow fiberglass dunghuang bow next.

It seems they discontinued this model at this draw weight 😭

Are Alibow's bows (!) made by Sanlida ? I tried shooting my Hayk crimean tatar with thumb release and I was amazed by the bad arrow's flight . I thought the flight would be beter than with mediterranean release but thats absolutely the opposite as we can see in the video @18:57 . Very disappointing .

Armin... Is there a difference with a 3 part string... They are normally 1 piece right... I guess I never asked this

I think it's about time you add a peg at 35"

Please don't stop saying "so", "naja" and "gut". It makes you even more likeable than you already are. 😉️

Wow real funny "knarzi" Sounds ,better than Hollywood

I would love to make a channel like yours in my language...

Servus Armin, schaut cool aus der Bogen, muaß erst moi schaun wia i mit den längeren Auszug beim Qinghai klar kumm falls er mal ankommt, bevor i mi an so a Biest trau. Scheena Gruaß

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longbow.....

"they already told me that you should not string this with the step through method." ... Skips ahead to the bow already strung ඞ