12-06-2007, 11:27 PM
I don't like the rings with a groove as the string seems to slip too easily.
But that said Korean archers use two types of lipped rings and I 've been trounced by a couple of them.
As I said mine is almost flat, maybe only 1/8" thick and the string lays behind the rear edge of the ring on the skin itself.. Basically my style is more to give an even clean release without tearing your thumb nail off.
As to the riding and shooting. If you look at pics or modern day practitioners the all seem to ride with short leathers. On my Mongol saddle you are basically standing to shoot. Rider and horse need to be in total balance and TRUST each other.
You have to learn two different skills then combine them at the same time.
Floor exercises using bend legs and body twisted to your bow side and the rear help a great deal in getting your shooting confidence.
As you can tell I really love mounted archery. I would really like to try Yabusami sometime but no schools anywhere near me.
Jon R.
But that said Korean archers use two types of lipped rings and I 've been trounced by a couple of them.
As I said mine is almost flat, maybe only 1/8" thick and the string lays behind the rear edge of the ring on the skin itself.. Basically my style is more to give an even clean release without tearing your thumb nail off.
As to the riding and shooting. If you look at pics or modern day practitioners the all seem to ride with short leathers. On my Mongol saddle you are basically standing to shoot. Rider and horse need to be in total balance and TRUST each other.
You have to learn two different skills then combine them at the same time.
Floor exercises using bend legs and body twisted to your bow side and the rear help a great deal in getting your shooting confidence.
As you can tell I really love mounted archery. I would really like to try Yabusami sometime but no schools anywhere near me.
Jon R.
There are no real truths, just stories. (Zuni)
