Nice looking arrows Lucas !
Good luck on the sales.
Its not easy making arrows, of any type.
Making First Bamboo Arrows EVER!
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True, but few really good arrow makers out there in actual numbers. Yours are looking very good. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Making them competitive with the others now selling is the key.
There are many in the 36+ " lengths from what I am seeing, I suspect that many of us in the US are more likely to be maxing out at the 34" or shorter lengths. I for instance am used to a 28" draw, so even with a hornbow I am most likely going to be drawing not much more then 32". The difference between a 28" 55lb weight and what the bow will do at 32" is significant in pull.
Also, I have for years shot Port Orford Cedar arrows, in field point and broadheads. With average weights of 550-650 grains. In a Manchu or Mongolian style bow, in both target shooting and hunting I am likely to gravitate to what I am used to, and am satisfied with.
This is a customer group you might want to take a look at. Port Orford stock is a lot more economical then Bamboo . I am sure that along the way I will be buying some Manchu style Bamboo arrows, but will rely more on the arrows I have, and am used to.
There are many in the 36+ " lengths from what I am seeing, I suspect that many of us in the US are more likely to be maxing out at the 34" or shorter lengths. I for instance am used to a 28" draw, so even with a hornbow I am most likely going to be drawing not much more then 32". The difference between a 28" 55lb weight and what the bow will do at 32" is significant in pull.
Also, I have for years shot Port Orford Cedar arrows, in field point and broadheads. With average weights of 550-650 grains. In a Manchu or Mongolian style bow, in both target shooting and hunting I am likely to gravitate to what I am used to, and am satisfied with.
This is a customer group you might want to take a look at. Port Orford stock is a lot more economical then Bamboo . I am sure that along the way I will be buying some Manchu style Bamboo arrows, but will rely more on the arrows I have, and am used to.
Jake Levi
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Thank you Zoltan
And Jake, the arrows I made are at 32" and I am cutting all my stock except a couple to 32".
I could make POC arrows as my base stock--is this what you are suggesting?
I have shot cedar before. It performs well but I feel it is a bit too weak. What stronger woods do you suggest as given by 3rivers? Sitka spruce? Ash? Douglas Fir? Tamarack? Birch Lam?
Jake the reason why I started making the bamboos was for selfish reasons to supply myself with unlimited arrows for my career in archery AND more importantly, because since I come from a family of small time free-enterprisers, I saw a need for high quality arrows in America---not ONE seller, perhaps other than Jaap sells weight matched, spined, balanced, painted, sinewed, arrows with even options for goose or HAWK feathers. They will match perhaps some of the Korean sellers in price but they will be American and have my guarantee; since these arrows are like my children and I spare nothing from trying to make these arrows as perfect as possible. And for some of my arrows I am going for Persian style--which no bamboo seller at all goes for. It's a unique niche in the market.
And Jake, the arrows I made are at 32" and I am cutting all my stock except a couple to 32".
I could make POC arrows as my base stock--is this what you are suggesting?
I have shot cedar before. It performs well but I feel it is a bit too weak. What stronger woods do you suggest as given by 3rivers? Sitka spruce? Ash? Douglas Fir? Tamarack? Birch Lam?
Jake the reason why I started making the bamboos was for selfish reasons to supply myself with unlimited arrows for my career in archery AND more importantly, because since I come from a family of small time free-enterprisers, I saw a need for high quality arrows in America---not ONE seller, perhaps other than Jaap sells weight matched, spined, balanced, painted, sinewed, arrows with even options for goose or HAWK feathers. They will match perhaps some of the Korean sellers in price but they will be American and have my guarantee; since these arrows are like my children and I spare nothing from trying to make these arrows as perfect as possible. And for some of my arrows I am going for Persian style--which no bamboo seller at all goes for. It's a unique niche in the market.
xie xie, thank you
Lu Ka Jiang,
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Thanks Zoltan
Great info !! These youtube videos are a great help, along with all the others along the side bar.
Great info !! These youtube videos are a great help, along with all the others along the side bar.
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Hi Lucas
Go with what you see your niche as. I was commenting more from my own experience, bamboo arrows just havent been part of my archery experience. I would go with Port Orford over Fir most anytime. Personal preference, my experience with Fir is limited as the few I had didnt compare to the POC. All of my arrows are of Cedar or harder, and heavier woods. For heavy hunting arrows. A very different purpose then the light flight arrows. Thats a whole different venue.
All of my arrows I have had made are to order on spine, fletching and all else.
Matched sets of Persian Arrows could be a very good thing to have available. As well as Turkish flight arrows. There is a sizeable niche there I would think.
Good luck on these, and I am looking forward to seeing what you produce.
Go with what you see your niche as. I was commenting more from my own experience, bamboo arrows just havent been part of my archery experience. I would go with Port Orford over Fir most anytime. Personal preference, my experience with Fir is limited as the few I had didnt compare to the POC. All of my arrows are of Cedar or harder, and heavier woods. For heavy hunting arrows. A very different purpose then the light flight arrows. Thats a whole different venue.
All of my arrows I have had made are to order on spine, fletching and all else.
Matched sets of Persian Arrows could be a very good thing to have available. As well as Turkish flight arrows. There is a sizeable niche there I would think.
Good luck on these, and I am looking forward to seeing what you produce.
Jake Levi