Chinese Fiberglass Bows

Romain · Post by **Romain** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:21 am

I've seen yesterday the latest model from Juyuanhao (or their colleagues doing fiberglass, I don't know exactly what is their relationship).

Compared to the older model which we used during training, I find the new one both more elegant and more powerful.

Overview :

Romain · Post by **Romain** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:40 am

Seen from the front. The decoration alas is made by an ink-jet printer and then glued on the bow. I would definitely recommend using birch-bark instead which would be both traditional and better looking.

Romain · Post by **Romain** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 7:48 am

detail of the siyah. On the older model, it was made of dark resin. Now, the siyahs are made in a sandwich of wood (a darker line lies in the middle) and are longer and more elegant than before. I also think they are lighter than the previous ones.

Romain · Post by **Romain** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:01 am

Finally the handle. As it is laquered, I'm afraid it would get slippery after a few shots. Maybe it should instead be covered in leather or cork the old way.

The thread is "flashy gold" and personnally, I would choose a plainer color... but everybody's free...

Total : I'm quite impressed with the new design and hope to shoot it for a deeper review.

Ray Cover · Post by **Ray Cover** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:29 pm

Where can a guy get one of these and about how much would it cost?

Christmas is coming up soon.

Ray

Romain · Post by **Romain** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:12 pm

This is a pre production models, to test its quality, you'll have to wait a bit...

Ray Cover · Post by **Ray Cover** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:30 pm

Romain,

Please keep us updated on these. I agree with you that the printed paper backing is not as attractive as it could be. I could take that off and back it with snake skin and wrap the handle with stingray leather or ostrich leg. That would make a very attractive bow.

The shape is very elegant. The shiyas are very graceful looking. Much nicer than a lot of the mongul and hun bows I see on the market.

Do know when these will be available to the market?

Have you done any projections of retail cost? (I will start saving now)

Thanks,
Ray

Stephen Selby · Post by **Stephen Selby** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:00 am

There are alternative models in artifical materials with a more natural look. We shall get pictures up soon. I have a stock of ten such bows in light draw-weights (35#); but I haven't seen them yet. We have yet to decide retail prices and shipping costs. I hope to let you know at the end of the month.

S.

Ray Cover · Post by **Ray Cover** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:30 am

Thanks Stephen,

I will be waiting.

Ray

Bede · Post by **Bede** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 4:01 am

Me too.

Paper covered bows are mentioned in the book on bow making in Chengde. It is quite an old practice for cheaper bows.

Ray Cover · Post by **Ray Cover** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:37 pm

Stephen,

Do you know what draw length the 35# draw weight is at?

If its 35# @ 28" the bow would be a real fun shooter for myself at a 31" draw.

If its 35#@ 31" I may be ineterested in two. One for my oldest daughter and one for my wife.

Ray

jonR · Post by **jonR** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:19 pm

I would be really interesred in a bow. #35@28-31 would suit me to tee..Let me know when they become available. And I will work something out with you.
Regards
JonR

Ray Cover · Post by **Ray Cover** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:42 pm

Uh.......... Stephen,

It kinda looks like your going to have all these things presold before you even get them.

Ray

Stephen Selby · Post by **Stephen Selby** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 5:59 am

Dear all,

Thanks for the interest. But I really have to get my hands on these bows and put them through a quality test before anyone gets them, otherwise a lot of folks are going to end up disappointed.

S.

jonR · Post by **jonR** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:00 am

Stephen
I can understand that. Just keep the updates coming along.
Cheers
JonR