Traditional Bamboo-Laminated “Asian” Bow
The traditional bow “Asian” is a stylization of the Scythian bow, which came from Eurasia, 3-5 сentury B.C. This model has a symmetric handle with a leather grip. The Asian is an ideal bow for children and teens. This model is also suitable for adult archers, but please note that the maximum draw length is 25 inches. For comfortable archery, the person should be no taller than 165 cm.
The bowstring and fabric case is complete with the bow.
Materials: ash wood + bamboo
String material: Dacron B50
Total length: 51″
The length of the string: 48″
Draw weight: 18-30#
Max. draw length: 25″
Traditional Bamboo-Laminated “Golden Horde” Bow
Traditional bamboo-laminated Bow Golden Horde. It is a stylization of a composite bow of medium length. Such bows were used by nomadic peoples in Asia and Europe until the 18th century. Symmetric handle with leather grip, also available execution option with a notch in the handle from the left or right side.
The bowstring and fabric case is complete with the bow.
Materials: ash wood + bamboo
Total length: 59″
The length of the string: 57″
Draw weight: 20-45#
Max. draw length: 30″
Traditional Bamboo-Laminated “Varangian Guard” Bow
The traditional bamboo-laminated Varangian Guard bow is a stylization of medieval European longbows. It has relatively narrow limbs with a rectangular cross-section. We make two models: a 68 inches (171 сm) longbow and a 71 inches (180 сm) longbow.
A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry showing archers with Norman bows in the Battle of Hastings (1066)
In the Old Russ, the Slavs used to call Vikings Varangian Guard, so our bow is named after these Scandinavian warriors. According to the chronicles, the leader of one of the Varyags detachments founded the dynasty of the Kievan princes.
The prototype of the Varangian Guard bow was the North European wooden longbow, which was used by the Vikings. Such bows were named “Hedeby” after the Danish Viking Age trading settlement (8th-11th centuries) where they were found. During the archaeological excavations, a complete 191-сm yew longbow was hunted up.
The Varangian Guard has a straight form and a symmetric handle with a leather grip. There’s also an alternative option with a notch in the handle on the left or right side. The Varangian Guard will suit everyone who prefers longbows. This bow bends well throughout the entire length. The maximum draw length can be 35-36 inches for a 71 inches long bow.
Like all longbows and unlike short recurve bows, the Varangian Guard is less demanding in terms of the shooting technique. For a wooden longbow made without fibreglass, it has a good speed rating. For the draw length at 32 pounds per 28 inches, the speed of a 380-grain arrow will be about 150 frames per second.
The bowstring and fabric case is complete with the bow.
Materials: ash wood+bamboo
String material: dacron
Total length: 68” and 71”
The length of the string: 65” and 68”
Draw weight: 30-55#
Max. draw length:
36” for bow 71” and poundage up to 28#
32” for bow 71” and poundage 50-55#
for bow 68” Max. draw length less by 2 inches
Traditional Bamboo-Laminated “Zunghar” Mongolian Stylization
The traditional bamboo-laminated Bow Zunghar. It is a stylization of Mongolian and Manchu bow. The symmetric handle with a leather grip, also available execution option with a notch in the handle from the left or right side. The bowstring and fabric case is complete with the bow.
Materials: ash wood + bamboo
Total length: 68″ and 71″
The length of the string: 65″ and 68″
Draw weight: 30-50#
Max. draw length: 32″
Traditional Symmetric Bamboo “Scythia” Bow
The traditional bow Scythia is a stylization of the Scythian bow, which came from Eurasia, 3-5 сentury B.C. This model has a symmetric handle with a leather grip. Scythia is the name of one of the most eminent and powerful kings of Scythia (ca. 429 B.C. – 339 B.C.).
A Scythian bow and a fragment of a quiver Equestrian nomadic settlement area, Eurasia, 5th – 3rd century B.C
The Scythian bow appeared in the Bronze Age in the Eurasian steppes. It was distinguished by its compact size, flexibility and speed of the boom. The bow had a complex composite structure of several parts made of different types of wood, which increased the power and impact force. Sinew and horn were also used to manufacture the frame. The bow tips and grip were rigid whereas the limbs were flexible.
The Scythian bow was popular with nomadic peoples living in Eurasian steppes. It was a main war weapon of the Sarmatians. Such bow was light and thus perfectly suited for horse archery. The rider could freely and quickly turn around in the saddle, showering the opponents with arrows.
The bowstring and fabric case is complete with the bow.
Materials: ash wood + bamboo
String material: Dacron B50
Total length: 51″
The length of the string: 48″
Draw weight: 18-30#
Max. draw length: 25″
