Hankyu - 68" and 71" - by Sarmat Archery - Review

[@HistoricalWeapons]

im reviewing two 90lb hankyus this week :)))

[@jareth7456]

Seriously jack I gotta see that!

[@guypierson5754]

THAT sounds better.

[@tammynfletcher]

Nice review. Seems like a very relaxing way to shoot. Thanks for all you do my friend.

[@janrog5024]

Armin, thank you so much. When you talk so enthusiastically about your meditation while shooting with the longer bow, I feel the calm from your words. Works for me, but it may be a step too far for my limited mind to do the same.

[@guilhembarlerin9700]

I received mine this morning! I can't wait to try it out, it's going to be a long wait until the end of the week haha

[@Leverguns50]

Very interesting bow design, thanks for reviewing it

[@erik_1953]

My yumi's do have problems with (low) ceilings..

[@ArminHirmer]

hahaha

[@a-sheepof-christ9027]

Hello, I am actually thinking of getting myself this bow from sarmat, but seeing that I dont do well with people, have no garden of my own, and lockdown being a thing- I wont be able to practice anywhere else than indoors aka "meditative shooting". So id like to ask: Is there a way to decrease the actual energy transferred to the arrow, while not having to minimize bowstrength? What i mean is: is there a type of string, or setup that, while providing the sensation of a "full" draw , can simulate a -lets say - 30lbs bow in terms of the energy transferred to the arrow - eventhough Im using a 50lbs? I ask this because I was thinking of beginning with indoor close range shooting - and wouldnt want the arrow to have too much power: but wouldnt want to sacrifice a hankyu later on just because it lacks drawweight. There just has to be some kind of string with more give - that transferrs less energy. Thank you and sorry for the somewhat awkward question.

[@ArminHirmer]

No idea. A flexible rubber band string would help but I would not go this route. Better get a good and forgiving target

[@MiaogisTeas]

My son and I have the Alibow thumb rings. Yeah they are fiddly and massive, but I found them comfortable too. We alternate between those and bare thumb

[@ArminHirmer]

they are great yes

[@miguelveratraditionalarche9374]

Not everything is speed, you have to stop and relax the senses and with that martial art I think Kyudo is nice for meditation. Sarmat Archery offers that beautiful alternative, wow. Nice Elegant Shooting Armin. Enjoy your day.☕🙏😀

[@AlcvinRyuzenRamos]

Superb, Armin! So informative! Thanks!

[@sigmanarchery54]

Another great review, I might give it a try some day. Are you suppose to shooting light # in this style.

[@ArminHirmer]

Yes it is more like a meditation for me and in heavy poundage the draw is too short for me

[@EnriqueLUrcia]

Great video! my hands are now tickling to try it! I really enjoy that you made some slow motion shots. changing speed from KZbin to .25 I can really see how the arrow leaves the bow. Amazing price!!!!! Price/value exceeded the scale!.

[@rizufx]

Very nice video you deserve 100 million subscribers . I liked and subscribed. I hope you reach 1 million subscribers by the end of the year

[@fire_lord862]

Yes! More subscribers means more giveaways. *wink

[@jamesfish3649]

How do you compensate in your shooting with a center string, as opposed to an off-set string?

[@ArminHirmer]

Comes naturally

[@Jan-is4jy]

I want to get something fun for my birthday and normally shoot modern barebow. I always was fascinated with Japanese bows. Do you think I can hit 20 meters with one of these at 24 pounds? It's the shortest range available at my range sadly and as this will be for fun, I don't want to high of a poundage (due to the draw 24 might be pushing it already?). Can anyone help me? EDIT: should have just continued watching i guess, sorry

[@OlivierNeu]

Another great review! Shooting these bows looks very elegant and relaxing. Can't wait for the thumb rings review. I shoot deep hook now and want to try a shallow hook ring. I'll start with the ring you find the best 😀

[@allencross3599]

I hunted a deer with a 71''/45 lbs draw. This company makes very capable bows.

[@NeverLand-nd1bp]

I have watched this video many times. Now waiting for the bow and arrow is easy.

[@Plasmaspy]

Are those new arrows with the kyudo style nocks? If so do they click on the string like the other wood nocks or are they more like a self nock?

[@ArminHirmer]

Like a self nock

[@Plasmaspy]

@@ArminHirmer thank you

[@stefanhansen5882]

I've now watched a lot of your reviews and in all the reviews I've see you give 4 for package and 10 for everything else (sometimes "only" 9), no matter if it's a $130 bow or a $500 bow. Do you think all these bows are equally good? Are you paid to give good reviews (otherwise it's hard to understand how every bow, no matter it's price, scores the same)?

[@ArminHirmer]

I do not compare the different bows, I just check what they offer and if they deliver on its own

[@stefanhansen5882]

@@ArminHirmer How can something be scored if it's not in comparison to either something else or to some objective criteria?

[@ArminHirmer]

It’s a score and not a comparison to other bows quite simple.

[@stefanhansen5882]

@@ArminHirmer Well, well. Your channel, your choice. However, it doesn't help the viewer in his or her buying decisions, when a super good bow is scored the same as a poor bow.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

You ,in your form of demonstrated shooting... are in perfect tune, " with the way of the arrow"!? I would figure, somewhere in the range of a master sensi?! Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@LifeisGood-ye8rl]

Where on the handle do I place the arrow against? Is it against the suede leather or is it agains the rattan wrap?

[@ArminHirmer]

I put it just on the top of the leather

[@slabbedasken9422]

I like Your videos immensely. I am somewhat disabled after a couple of brain Blood clots, stroke, if that explain better. But, Still kicking. Alas, I can not call myself an Archer. Just fooling about bending wood, glueing stuff together. And some Day my foolind around May become a "Good" bow. The idea of "khatra" has interested me since I began thinking about bows and arrows. I happen to live close by an ancient cave in southern Norway. AS a boy I found something I believed at The time to be a bow. Of course, wood cannot survive oxygenated athmosphere for very Long, But I found flint scraps, massive amounts. And a couple of sharp finished arrowheads. And, joy and happiness found spearheads too. Lots. After becoming older and enjoying The experieces of hunting with my fathers gun, I saw The area from higher ground. And it "revealed" itself to me. I could see why, and how The old hunters operated. The Stone fences that led from higher terrain down to where spearheads was found, i then understood. Sorry for the rambling. I am Still a boy inside an old man. Thanks, Armin.

[@MiaogisTeas]

That's fascinating! Wish I could visit and learn from the area

[@slabbedasken9422]

@@MiaogisTeas Of course You can visit. Not just now, maybe. Not hard to find, Lindesnes. IT was populated When The ice drew back. If You ever Come visit, I'm Your man. Stan P. S. The First house on The peninsula after The fjord "almost" cutting us off from The Main land.

[@ArminHirmer]

oh wow, what a nice story. One day I have to visit :) then we shoot some arrows together :)

[@slabbedasken9422]

@@ArminHirmer Sure thing, Armin. If I may. I am trying to find this book. Local People had to get by, anyhow they could, there was No interest for history. My mom had to bring, and fetch two Goddamned cows up an down a mountain every Day. Work, work, work. No iPhone. I realize The area May be interesting. But, again: Dear mr. Armin. Your vids has inspired me to "get up and go". I think We all need some fun, especially at difficult times in our lives. In behalf of my beloved doggy, Torbjørn, or short, Tobbey, Best of everything from us. Stay cool.

[@shadow_crne1030]

10:30 I love the way he shoots ...... nice follow through. Seriously: I want one of those Yumis.

[@Andzej3]

I'm new one Soul in this chanel. Thank for this video

[@njangthepanda1794]

Thank you for re visiting these bows, i have been enjoying mine for 2 years now and i can honestly say after hundreds of arrows it still feels as great as the day i got it. For anyone who is looking for a bow like this or was wanting to buy one i can only suggest get them from Sarmat Archery, They are very friendly and helpful and during the progress of shipping they keep very good contact and awnser any questions within 24 hours. My experience with them has been fantastic and i dearly hope yours will be aswell. I would like to ask if it is possible for you to make a video about Self nock and none self nock arrows and go over the pro's and con's of each type. Blessings to you and your family, and thank you for this informative video.

[@markmendoza7459]

Mr Hirmen, you forgot to move your sleeve to the left

[@gussie88bunny]

Armin, was very excited when i heard you'd got yourself these bows. And those crazy long arrows too! Such stylish archery! I know they're not the greatest speed machines, but they scream serenity and style! Nice reviews, thank you

[@douglasburt1622]

Hi Armin. Have you measure the draw weight of your Hankyu lately. Mine was 36 lbs when I got it. I've shot it a lot and its now 25.8 lbs. According to some literature from a Yumi / Kyudo site, all-bamboo Yumi (Take Yumi) get "tired" and need to be set aside to rest. Shoot it a lot, particularly a lot per practice session, and the bow never recovers. How are your Yumis (Yumies?) holding up?

[@ArminHirmer]

They will get a bit string follow and get tired. Let them rest or bring them back in shape and eliminate the string follow. But it’s just bamboo and wood, so it’s to be expected

[@douglasburt1622]

@@ArminHirmer thanks for getting back to me so quickly. How do you eliminate the string follow?

[@ArminHirmer]

See if you can string the bow the other way around but not too much or clamp the handle in a vice and hang some weights on the ends

[@douglasburt1622]

@@ArminHirmer Yikes! .....okay. How long should I let the contortion go on?

[@ArminHirmer]

Over night, you need to test what it does. Will not do miracles but it will help

[@petrihietanen1102]

Just waiting for my 68" Hankyo together with dozen Kyudo bamboo arrows to arrive!!

[@matthewc8003]

Was wondering if you could review seven meadows archery

[@matthewc8003]

Avar bow of your choice

[@ArminHirmer]

if they send me a bow,I will do or my patrons need to vote for one

[@matthewc8003]

Thank you

[@antwantuan4040]

WHat is the recommended brace height fornthe 71 inch version?

[@Oldtimyviolence]

Nice video as always! Thanks for making it. Regarding the "Shallow hook ring". Being a fun of long draw bows I shoot both Yumi and Manchu bows. With the relevant rings and gloves ofc. I found that shooting with a Yugake (Japanese shooting glove) is very similar to how you use a cylindrical manchu ring. Thumb pointing forwards, hooking with wrist rotation instead of bending the thumb and rotating to release and shoot. It's all very similar. I suggest you try it out!

[@UTxTheArchangel]

All these Sarmat bows recently, we had to get some Hankyu action. Was gonna ask if either of them is the bow from your review a few years back. You mentioned one is older. I ordered a Hankyu back on the 17th as well some Kyudo arrows to go with it. I wanted one for a while since your first video on them. Just didn't know if I wanted to get a Sarmat Hankyu or an actual Yumi. Only place in the US that I could find that sells Yumi bows is 3Rivers and they charge almost 600$ for one, and I don't know of any places in Japan that shit to the US. So it became an easy decision to buy a Hankyu over a Yumi, when Sarmat charges less than 150 for their Hankyu. It's not here yet, but man I can't wait to shoot it. It such a stylish bow build wise, and the style of shooting a Hankyu is very appealing. A call back to your original Hankyu video, "Zen Mind, come to me." There is something very zen about the bow. As always great video. Great display of the bow, the arrows, and just the genuine joy of the bow.

[@dzln]

11:51 the glove called "yugake"

[@arthurrobey7177]

Ah. This is the video I was waiting for. Failed to explain the reason for the asymmetry. (Harmonics. Hirmer? Getit? ) I crack myself up.

[@Lomochrome]

Hankyu for the reviews lol. Interesting bows. I'm liking saramat more and more.

[@permadynamicsnewzealand2698]

Awesome you did another review of my favourite bows on my birthday. Thank you. I would order a whole set if I would not have it already. Unfortunately I did not think about ordering it with the string off centre. Still shooting pretty straight though. How much difference would it make actually when considering Khatra? I have endless joy shooting daily with my wife kyudo style with gumboots and chainsaw gloves. Sarmat are champions. Thanks for bringing them to our attention.

[@ArminHirmer]

String off Centre certainly helps with clean arrow passing. Need one so I can do a comparison :)

[@Qnnrad]

I have 2 Hankyus, my favourite bows. Sarmat is awesome, thank you for reviewing their craft! Oh, and Sarmat does marvelous bamboo 36"+ arrows.

[@N0rnagest]

My original interest in Eastern Archery came from an old Martial Arts instructor of mine who took up Kyudo... then I looked at the price of the Yumi bows and thought 'I will never be able to buy one'... then I saw the Hankyu bows and thought 'maybe'. The list of bows I want just got bigger.

[@gushlergushler]

I have a dzungar from sarmat archery, it is officially supposed to draw 31 inches.... I relatively regularly abuse it by going up to 34 inches, Sarmat's bows are just incredible. No stacking, still a safe feeling despite doing something the manufacturer never intended. This is not an encouragement to do that but merely a tip of the hat to the bow's build quality.

[@rblackmore1445]

The moment you said it costs hundred something i was like WHAAAAT DID HE SAY???? I can't even believe you can get a japanese bow for that price ..... amazing.

[@dileb112]

Sarmat's boo-wood laminated bows are beautiful. And quite slow on the other hand. I mean it's quite easy to get higher speeds with self made selfbows, primitive stuff (no recurves or anything advanced, just good tillering and narrow outers). Still, beautiful and good price bows these Sarmat's.

[@permadynamicsnewzealand2698]

But what would your selfbow say to a 33 in draw?

[@dileb112]

@@permadynamicsnewzealand2698 In draw length? Well, probably "Crack!" 😄

[@scandinavianarcher7015]

Nice video. Really looking forward to playing with mine, that are set to arrive tomorrow 😍

[@mithrandir6283]

Hey Armin, I just want to ask whether or not there is are videos in the pipeline about the new bows from simsek? (I believe they are called the “Crescent” and the “Star”) Sincerely from Jacquen

[@ArminHirmer]

Hi. They did not tell me that they will send some...

[@mithrandir6283]

@@ArminHirmer Hopefully they will soon, but if not, it’s their loss. Thank you for replying Armin, and thank you for all of the amazing videos you make for us!❤️🏹🎯

[@mbfloris612]

Actually, both bows are for young archers or kids. Simsek have realized that the Junior model still is quite strong for kids, so they made the new models. You can check them out on Murat Özveri's channel (abdulkabza), but I don't know if the review is available in english.

[@cellshoes]

I bought a hankyu bow from Sarmat Archery just a few weeks ago based on your previous videos ! It hasn't been delivered yet but I'm very exited to try it out and see for myself !

[@rwgoodship3653]

Sweet bows. Great video, Armin. Do they have higher poundage?👍😎🇨🇦🏹

[@ArminHirmer]

They can make 90#

[@rwgoodship3653]

@@ArminHirmer wow. I was thinking 45# but that’s impressive👍🏹🇨🇦

[@Archerstidbits]

Different kind of archery, but also very interesting. Thx for the review, a hankyu has just joined my shortlist!

[@SilverSidedSquirrel]

I got a 71" @39lbs for 33" draw and I lOOOVE IT! SO much fun Mykita did an AMAZING paint job for me too.

[@SilverSidedSquirrel]

@Russ Olson Blue on the body with yellow wraps, and he painted my family heraldry on the bow as well

[@ColetteNoir]

Ohhhhh, lovely!!!

[@matthias7522]

Verry nice, those slow motion shots, so cool!

[@BibtheChib]

I just ordered the Hankyu about 2 weeks ago! Can't wait 🏹

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Interesting.. I thought it was traditional. To shoot the arrow from the inside... Not the outside...

[@zetazsigmond4922]

First Class!, Master, great show..agin, and again!

[@DogsaladSalad]

OK FINE ILL GET ONE

[@davidlargen6945]

Love this bow. Gotta buy it

[@tysonesh898]

bless the placement of the bow hand is not correct try both knuckles of the hands forward start your spin of the bow hand as you ( begin too draw the arrow .. not at the release...) you will feel the the bow allows you to fling the arrow not just shoot the arrow. its how to use a bow to make a 20lb bow shoot a hundred feet

[@robsarchery9679]

nice bow.

[@gussie88bunny]

That shallow hook thumb release .... perhaps a Manchu military thumb ring would duplicate the technique?

[@srinjoyroychoudhury7034]

You make it look so easy.

[@scandinavianarcher7015]

Can't belive you got your before I got mine 😂 not fair.

[@steveg8322]

True elegance in archery,these bows and arrows.

[@dermotshaw5722]

I was literally just looking at the 71 inch for possibly my next purchase, pretty reasonable price but given they are Ukrainian, well......

[@srinjoyroychoudhury7034]

Can u please review the persian biocomposite bow from grozer? I really want to see it in action.

[@gizmonomono]

I like it. And that price....wow 😁

[@ZephrusPrime]

Usually when I hear a Yumi it so loud it almost sounds like a dry fire. These sound quit softer and something that doesn't make me cringe when I hear it.

[@jareth7456]

I gotta try this very...zen way of archery

[@mauriziofrancescangeli6822]

Non è il modo corretto per gestire lo jumi. Il kyudo è un'altra cosa.

[@ArminHirmer]

It’s not kyudo and it’s not a yumi

[@In_fluss]

great again. Thank you.

[@MarcRitzMD]

30 inch max draw seems low for Japanese archery 🤔

[@ArminHirmer]

Generalizing into Japanese archery is not helpful in this case. The Japanese built even small indoor bows with just 18” draw

[@MarcRitzMD]

@@ArminHirmer wow, that is fascinating. It's so difficult to learn anything about Japanese archery. Even regular kyudo-stuff. Tournament results for example are impossible to find. Historical japanese archery also a real mystery.

[@joeytheetge9268]

How could anyone argue against proper technique and follow through.

[@vinniemcgrory7275]

👏🇮🇪

[@carlredbird3054]

That is the goofiest looking bow ever How do the japanese design such nice cars and motorcycles, but also the most ugly and weakling bow in the world Is it supposed to be a horse bow? 😂 Lolz good thing mongolians couldn't swim and invade japan Thank you for the video, always good to see the difference between ancient bow design and how they shoot Wish one time you would put on a tank top shirt or something the would show your elbow, I'm very interested in the elbow positions with traditional archery

[@ArminHirmer]

Yes they used them on horseback to

[@MiaogisTeas]

Horseback, kneeling in the grass, from behind rolling shield walls... Sounds like someone needs to do a little more reading before opening their mouth and proving their ignorance.