New book on shooting with a thumbring

Adam Karpowicz · Post by **Adam Karpowicz** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:01 pm

I am pleased to announce a new book: "The Art of Shooting a Short Reflexed Bow with a Thumbring" by Adam Swoboda. The book will appear in print on the 10th of November.

The author's background is in competitive target shooting, but his real passion has been the traditional Middle Eastern style with the ring. He either won, or placed very high in many competitions, all the while using his Turkish hornbow (I am proud to say I made it for him). The book covers all aspects of the old methods suplemented with Adam's own experiences. There is a lot of new information, well presented and easy to follow with many colour and b/w pictures. Here is a link to a German site with more information and pictures: http://www.fletchers-corner.de/viewtopi ... 04#p362304

Cover below

Adam

Adam Karpowicz · Post by **Adam Karpowicz** » Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:05 pm

The cover page:

Benjamin · Post by **Benjamin** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:51 am

This looks good. Thanks for sharing it, Adam.

I am keen to buy a copy. Where will it be avaiable online? Could I buy a copy through Amazon.com?
Thanks,

Ben

Zoran Pavlovic · Post by **Zoran Pavlovic** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:13 pm

Aw, i am sure i know this book in Polish language and i asked myself will it be published in English (easier to read in English for me). Thank you for the link Adam.

Adam Karpowicz · Post by **Adam Karpowicz** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:31 pm

The book will be available from his webpage. I will post the link once I have it.

Adam

lukostrelec · Post by **lukostrelec** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:50 pm

Looks nice, however I miss a ketche on the author's head

Adam Karpowicz · Post by **Adam Karpowicz** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:33 pm

The book can be now ordered here: http://thumbringarchery.org/. There is a lot more information and reviews on the page as well.

Adam

Benjamin · Post by **Benjamin** » Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:59 pm

Already ordered one!

Ben

Uli · Post by **Uli** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:36 am

Guys, I have tried several times to complete my order but

1- I get no email to de-block my account, so it stays blocked.

2- also the "email to author" cannot be delivered (?)

pls check it.

-> OK thanks !

jiao · Post by **jiao** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:49 pm

thanks and greet works!

write a book share your knowledge and keep/save in library, good thing and more greet

adam , i need your book and this book for free( take fine pics for me ), i think you are not care how much money you can get it form sell books,also you not care got how much money from me,so what things i can help adam so easy?

in any case i hope i can make a equalize form a right way for the author

thanks

Arry · Post by **Arry** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 3:18 pm

Uli, do you still have these problems? Maybe try another email address?

Uli · Post by **Uli** » Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:20 pm

the problem was fixed, thanks

highly recommended !
It's a great comprehensive book.

Uli · Post by **Uli** » Sat Nov 24, 2012 1:19 pm

Adam Swoboda interpretes the Sasanid draw as a thumb draw - with a "thumb glove"as there is no archaeological evidence of thumb rings. This would make sense and provide a very strong "pillon"-like lock.

Could you provide some source (pic/text) of evidence for the sasanid thumb-draw (as opposed to 2-finger-draw) ?

Hauke · Post by **Hauke** » Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:18 pm

This is one great book! It covers all the relevant topics. My compliments to Adam Swoboda!

We already added the book to our shop (http://www.asgaard-archery.nl/index.php ... &f=0&p=822), so people from Western Europe - especially the BeNeLux could save some shipping costs ...

Gocauo · Post by **Gocauo** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:33 am

Greetings!

New here and first post!

I was looking through the site when I found this thread...and I was wondering if anyone had read "Kay's Thumbring Book" (sold over on 3 Rivers Archery).