From what I see I might love these just based on the pics =)
I am considering a Hwarang but now am also considering one of these possibly. Do any of you have experience with them?
I am also wondering about the normal recurve/short siyah style bows vs their hun bow that has long straight non-contact siyahs. What are the benefits to those bows? Quieter??
I think the Hwarang has a big advantage with a carbon core. And I haven't found any chrono numbers for the cinnabar bows. Anyone know the speed or how they stack up to a Hwarang?
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Here's the link: http://www.cinnabarbow.com/marinerbows/bows.html#decoration
I'm rather interested in acquiring a Qing. From what I know they're fine bows. I'm not so big on fiberglass, but then again I have a horn bow and that's not that common. I see no reason not to purchase one.
Reading on ATARN will help you decipher the differences in bows and such, as it's a pretty complex deal. Every culture built their bows to a different standard based on that culture's needs, ideals and available materials. You'll need to do your homework to see what's right for you.
Alright, I'll do that. Thanks for the info.
I started looking into the Asiatic bows purely for hunting. Short, fast, light etc. So the speed of the Hwarang is really appealing as it gains me forgiveness in range. Is there a large range of speeds between all these asiatic bows? Speed has been impressive from all I have seen (not many). Is there any reason to believe the cinabar's to be noticably slower?
Is this worth asking or should I just get a Hwarang ? =)
The fiberglass composites are all reasonably fast. Horn composites are slower until you pass roughly the 75# mark, then they beat all other comers without fiberglass. Like I said, there's an awful lot to it. My Assyrian horn bow is completely different from my Manchu-length static recurve. It's all about matching what you want to do to the bow you want.
Fair enough. Did I see you post a pic of the cinnabar han?
That bow intrigues me. I have shot a samick mind 50 but never a bow with siyahs. And the non contact siyahs are hard for me to picture.
How do the non-contact siyah bows act? What do you think of the han vs ming moon bows?
I once asked a man who had owned both the Hwarang and the Cinnabar Moon about the differences between the two. Sorry I don't remember all the details, but I do recall he said the Hwarang outshot the Cinnabar as far as speed goes.
I believe the Chinese bows are built to shoot heavier arrows and may out perform the Korean bows in that respect.