I don't know why but this picture just does something for me.
http://www.imagesonline.bl.uk/britishli ... ht=2&idx=2
Got to like this pic!
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jonR
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Bede
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Romain,
These illustrations come from a book written in Persian (Farsi) in India compiled from older sources. The illustrations are contemporary with the manuscript copy.
In Middle Eastern and Indo-Persian archery there were several positions for shooting that are translated as squatting in English. Almost every leg position imaginable was described and used. In most of the cultures involved, chairs were not very common so people maintained great flexibility.
I have tried some of these positions and I find some are very stable and others really stretch you. I suppose it is what you are used to.
These illustrations come from a book written in Persian (Farsi) in India compiled from older sources. The illustrations are contemporary with the manuscript copy.
In Middle Eastern and Indo-Persian archery there were several positions for shooting that are translated as squatting in English. Almost every leg position imaginable was described and used. In most of the cultures involved, chairs were not very common so people maintained great flexibility.
I have tried some of these positions and I find some are very stable and others really stretch you. I suppose it is what you are used to.
Bede