AF Archery Ming Bow 2012 vs. 2024 - Comparison and Review

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Ай бұрын

Today we compare the Ming Bow by AF Archery from 2012 to the new model of 2024
Interesting to see the development in 12 years in bow making. The Ming is a very nice bow, draws very smooth up to 33” max out at 34”.
Prices are very good and you can customise your bow quite a bit. Have a look on the AF Archery website.
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@abeldasilva9368 Ай бұрын

I fully agree with OdieHungary since Andrew from Australia was kind enough to send you his 12 year old AF Ming for your testing he does deserve the current AF Ming bow.

@benpriestman4015 Ай бұрын

so nice to see the developments made with this design. Also nice to see AF as one of the innovatots also of mass produced Asiatic bows. 12 years ago i still believed the mis information i was taught in school about the English longbow being the supreme historical bow design,which i now know with thanks to you, to be complete lies........... Blessings from England and keep the great content coming

@williamberne Ай бұрын

Hi Armin, I hope you arrived home safe and sound! The workshop yesterday was great! I learned a lot again, after Danny's instruction😊 I guess by now you know who I am, sorry for wearing a strange cap for half of the workshop, I was having fever since Saturday😢, needed it keep me warm. Hope we will meet again!

@mikeorick6898 Ай бұрын

Two different bows with the same name. You could buy both at the same time. I had four of the nearly identical style bows that were made by IRQ. Square limbs tips and handle wrap were slightly different. I paid about 200 USD each for them in 2014. They had flat black glass face/back with bamboo cores and came with Fast Flight strings. No vibration or noise at all. Nice shooters they are still in use with friends who love them.

@todddunphy Ай бұрын

Another great review, thanks Armin. Interesting to see the evolution of an already good bow. & nice idea to gift the improved 2024 bow to Andrew down there in Australia.

@michaelkranicz61 Ай бұрын

Big fan of your channel and what you do, what a great community too. Should definitely send Andrew a new bow

@ambidextrousarchery Ай бұрын

Thank you for this comparison. Twelve years of development shows! The new model is a gorgeous bow. Best wishes, Armin 🙇🏻👍🏹

@Buddlertom Ай бұрын

Two different bows for me. Nice review as always. Own some bows by AF Archery, happy with all of them.

@N0rnagest Ай бұрын

I have an AF Tatar (#45, I got it with a carbon core) that i got as a Christmas present for myself. I only raw to 32", so about #55 at full.... this bow instantly became one of my favourites, Fast, accurate, forgiving..... I'm looking forward to the apocalypse with this in my hand.... LOL

@davidwilkinson333 Ай бұрын

I received the correctly modified but wrong bow from AF and they immediately re-ordered the correct bow which arrived in the stated time. It's a beautiful bow with excellent finish quality and it's a delight to shoot I couldn't fault AF's customer service through ShanShan and I will be happy to buy from them again and recommend them 😁

@David_randomnumber Ай бұрын

Nice to hear. I ordered a custom bow too but found no timeline for how long it will take (except shipping). Could you tell me how long it took for you from order to shipping ?

@ChrisClaes-se5td Ай бұрын

First time reply, but I enjoyed your channel for a long time now! Thanks for the time and knowledge! I broke 2 new black ming’s within the first 50 arrows. Both the 42 and the 50 lbs delaminated around the handle! Gpp is 10. I still have a 45 sci cai, a 45 zhu ran and a 40 tatar from AF, and those are holding up fine.

@MrThewetsheep Ай бұрын

I had a black one also delaminate around the handle using ~9gpp got it replaced and the new one is still holding up. I noticed the new one is much lighter in color in the bamboo so i suspect they’re using a different resin now

@andrewvanheuvel9850 Ай бұрын

that's really strange. I kept that old Ming strung for 6 years straight, in all weather and moving house. shot it everyday with very different arrows. I only learnt about how to look after a laminated bow from Armin years later. 🍎🍏🏹

@srinjoyroychoudhury7034 Ай бұрын

Finally the AF Archery Ming bow review. Been waiting years for this

@agamagreen Ай бұрын

The better is the enemy of the good 😁 Very nice development of the Ming bow! Thank you so much dear all for making this comparison video possible! ☺️🙏

@nicholasconroy2280 Ай бұрын

I think Andrew deserves the new bow for making this video possible!

@kennethhollenbeck7107 Ай бұрын

Great comparison, I would love to see more like this. Thank You Airman!👍🎯

@ZephrusPrime Ай бұрын

I have a 32" draw so this AF is very tempting. I still wish you can get your hands on that AF Carbon Babylon. I've so many conflicting reviews on it and I think it deserves your expertise.

@inonisttr Ай бұрын

Super happy with my AF Bow as well.Thanks for the review, if it wasnt for your videos I would not have trusted and tried. Thanks for all the great videos..

@wendahu5943 Ай бұрын

Just bought my AF bow 2 weeks ago. Feels very good so far.

@darrinrebagliati5365 Ай бұрын

Nice bows! Thanks!

@josipzagar57 Ай бұрын

A very wellcome comparison of two generations. Both bows are quite long at 57"and more suitable for my height (1,90m). Unfortunately both seem to be lacking something. I'mpretty sure that there were less wobbly and faster similar bows on this channel. Oh, I seem to have missed the information or you didn't say anything about your current whereabouts. Keep on the good work!

@VladMcMerlin Ай бұрын

I would put a longer string on the old one, to lower the bracehight (I think lt'll work, considering its gentle curves) and thus you'll get a 34-inch draw as well. With the original 50 pounds at 28, it will become a beast!

@timmclaughlin6214 Ай бұрын

This caps off my night.

@tammynfletcher Ай бұрын

The old ones shape reminds me of the MR bows tiron. The new version has more elegant lines. Thanks for the comparison!

@ferdynandgrabowski164 Ай бұрын

Hello Armin! Have you heard of the polish bow manufacturer Lukbis? They are local here in Poland and their longbows are very reliable and quite inexpensive for the quality. My favorite from their offer is the straight bow(aka. English longbow). I have 3 bows from them already and all are excellent. Take care!

@davidlargen6945 Ай бұрын

Really awesome bow. I like the performance

@Leverguns50 Ай бұрын

Nice bow

@OdieHungary Ай бұрын

Just a idea. Why not give a New Ming to Andrew? 😃🤪

@miguelcanoe6774 24 күн бұрын

Andrew. is that you?

@OdieHungary 23 күн бұрын

@@miguelcanoe6774 No! :D

@crazyhandyman2668 Ай бұрын

thank you

@MrRourk Ай бұрын

The 2024 has a much improved arrow pass. I may have to get one.

@stevenparsons4464 Ай бұрын

Now. I chose not to add the takedown feature. However, I did order: carbon core, counter weight of 200g, colored handle, black, integrated bridge, Ming bow of 20# at 28". $326.00. A laminated bow. We will see how it does in the heat/humidity/dry. I am not fully trusting AF's spray coating materal. We will see in time.

@peterpepper9892 Ай бұрын

Thanks Armin. Interesting differences. The tiller on the 'new' bow looks a bit off. Don't feel bad about the Ming slip, I have those brain slips too.

@georgesraphenon3142 Ай бұрын

Dear Armin Always so interesting, thanks you so much. What about the similarities between the New Ming and the Kazan of Daylite? Thank's a lot

@amandaekegren1781 Ай бұрын

If I were to get an AF-laminated bow, what model should I get? What is the difference (apart from visual) between for example Ming and Tatar?

@robsarcheryworld9679 Ай бұрын

Sounds good.I am ordering one.What are the Minimum and Maximum arrow weight ?

@srinjoyroychoudhury7034 Ай бұрын

Now waiting for the review of the Large Hungarian bow from Vegh bows

@stevenparsons4464 Ай бұрын

Would you recommend a take down in a 20# bow drawn to 33 or 34 inches?

@miguelveratraditionalarche9374 Ай бұрын

Definitely you love tatar bows. 😂 just kidding nice comparison 😊

@ryanjdayaram282 Ай бұрын

What's the brace height?

@laurentmeiller5171 4 күн бұрын

Hello, when you say 'it kiks a little bit", it it avoidable with silencers (stop the vibrations) or not ? when you give your final appreciation, i hink it's very important, because people often change their bow because of the pain it causes (hand, elbow) i've got a beautifull recurve but i ha d to work on the handle to make it slimmer to have a good arm position and now, for less than the 270€ you can find ultra ergonomic hybrids and recurves (old mountain, white feather), and all with bamboo limbs !!

@private1416 Ай бұрын

Good review, twenty twenty twelve😅...

@jedgurley Ай бұрын

Lol you kill me ,,, a rubber band. Very important lol

@stevenparsons4464 8 күн бұрын

Beware of AF's use of China Post. My $326.00 customized bow made it's Final Delivery three states away. I have not had a shipping problem with Alibow. Stay away from AF.

@ArminHirmer 5 күн бұрын

not in general, sometimes here problems, sometimes there