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Length of warbows?
toomanyknots:
I am a right handed archer, and I shoot my arrow on the right side of the bow using a 3 finger grip. I don't have any problems with my release. Not saying anything either way, just putting that out there. :)
adb:
The only problem I see with resting the arrow on the right side of the bow for a right handed shooter is: how do you cant the bow? I cant my bow to the right a bit for warbow shooting, and even more for target and hunting. How do you keep the arrow from falling off your fist?
Davepim:
Manchu archers use a thumb under the string to draw and the forefinger presses the arrow shaft against the side of the bow; manchu archers also cant the bow clockwise as do we; do a google search for ancient archery images and you will find photos of manchu archers from the late 19th/early 20th century shooting their warbows. As to images from manuscripts, sorry but you'd need special permission to post these. They are available as a resource to view only, from the British Library. The Smithfield Decretals has around 24 images depicting archery of one sort or another, only two panels are of "military" archery, but the difference is clear.
Dave
adb:
OK... now I see. I never really thought about this at all. Interesting! It is obviously possible. It seems awkward, but maybe I should try it!
Was this standard for Mongol archers as well?
llkinak:
Looks like there's quite a twist in the string where he's reefing on it...
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