Lars Andersen: Questions, Answers and New Archery

[@mysteriousfleas]

Considering some of the mockery he's faced in some of these videos, his response was particularly dignified and congenial. What's more he was honest, and defended himself in a manner without stooping to the level of his detractors. Well done.

[@Yorikoification]

+microwavebenis Yeah, was real big of him to admit that it was just luck the way he caught an arrow without looking.

[@ambientoccluser]

+SquirrelKnight he said they intentionally made populistic and simplistic attractive short video for youtube. To popularize archery. And +30 million viewers proved him right.

[@MarvelDcImage]

+ambientoccluser Lars was not writing a scientific peer reviewed paper. His lack of English also probably made him use a poor choice of words regarding discovering or what not.

[@Olympia_Outdoors]

+HarbingerOfTruth1 I've been shooting all my life, it's bloody obvious this man is skilled. I don't know why people like you have to criticize.

[@Thunderbolt22A10]

+culiet mortalis shit chain mail armor, at an extremely close range. I could shoot level 1 body armor all day with a .22lr and say that having a .22 is the most effective weapon. But that doesn't stope the fact that most people are wearing at least level 3 plus a SAPI plate.

[@АноНимус-щ3г]

"And that's ok" my favourite phrase

[@antony9657]

Omg yes he's not mad he's just happy humble and chill while debunking the haters

[@21muhammadikram82]

A real Chad dont fight back virgins

[@seankeikbusch9404]

Right then was when I said, "this guy is awesome"

[@2fluent]

Humble is a lost trait. This man has it!

[@magnumbeefus]

@@21muhammadikram82 you say "chad" and "virgin". It is very obvious you dont respond how he does lol.

[@EhtYlno]

Now THIS is how you handle criticism, a) by laughing along with the trolls b) by not taking yourself to seriously and c) by being a humble down to earth kind of guy.

[@josefstalin3755]

That’s the thing not a lot of people know about trolls. They only do it to get some type of reaction. If you laugh with them, they lose.

[@danhdao7417]

"You don't have to pull down your intelligent level when you talk to somebody who can't achieve what you have achieved, they are just stupid fellas". I saw a lot of comments that they tell he is full of shit, because of his light bow he uses. I mean they are really stupid af, XD many asian countries they use small bow, fit for them will make more easy to use (except Japanese), and more easy to use means it is flexible to shoot while riding horses (Chinese, Mongolian, Vietnamese battles, with forest terrain, heavy bow is not reccomended) or even you can shoot and run. They also prefer to made their own bow from tree branches. XD there is no right and wrong in archery history, it is all about skill, no matter what kind of bow they use. This guy is actually good, he maybe wrong about the history, but he earns my respect, to remind all this sinking history that people don't give a shit about it at present. But I think this guy had to practice many times to relflect and catch the arrow, his video has been cut for sure. XD

[@taylorhaws6402]

I agree with everything you said. However, you left out the one thing this video is sadly lacking. That being Lars actually responding to criticism rather than strawmen and cherry-picked critiques.

[@Supernaught00]

@@taylorhaws6402 ;-) k

[@AKAKiddo]

Lars has integrity.

[@jadennono5262]

How *MOST* normal youtubers response to haters: passive aggressive, joking, meming, lying and *DABBING * How Lars Anderson replies: "I understand why some dont believe in me,and also I will explain why they are wrong by doing the things that are said impossible" *does the impossible and tells the truth*

[@midshipman8654]

Jaden Nono but most of the points he addressed he admitted the veracity of them and kinda blended his explanation a bit to cover it. Ie: the back quiver, back stepped from never used in history to not very widely used. While I could understand this from a linguist standpoint since his native language isn’t English, he isn’t refuting the claim he is changing his claim slightly. I will say he is being civil though so I applaud him for that.

[@Walker-gr4bj]

@@midshipman8654 Nothing wrong with that...

[@lenkagamine6121]

Let me introduce to you watame a cute vtuber

[@JerryMichalski]

Brilliant way to engage your critics, teach a wonderful body of work and communicate with the world. Thank you.

[@Isabelandart]

Fascinating. Where is the original video? I haven't seen it.

[@JerryMichalski]

Isabel Draves I believe it's this one, Iz: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHaqXp-vbtmEfc0

[@DC-wo4vb]

Over-deliver

[@ATSucks1]

THe amount of modesty is humbling. YOure really gifted and not afraid to say their is always a bigger fish.

[@informitas0117]

Law of Jante is a very Scandinavian thing.

[@OregonDARRYL]

You gunned 'em down buddy. One by one... you took the haters down. You did it with style and class. You ROCK!

[@SciMultimedia]

I think you mean "bowed" them down.

[@satchelthurston3219]

SciMultimedia haha I was gonna say that

[@DurkzB]

he took 5 seconds of a 15 minute video and ignored the rest, what a champ, what a legend

[@flippityfloppity6213]

I'm on team lars all the way. This guy seems really intelligent, well researched, and particularly well practiced. Theory from internet personalities goes out the door in the face of videos showing action.

[@clv603]

Gotta love the people and the internet. This guy has spent 10 years of his life researching and practicing something to become a master at, and some keyboard warrior who never shot a bow after boy scouts has an opinion.

[@artanis6943]

clvinning Everyone has a opinion, dude. And everyone has the right to express that opinion, or at least they should.

[@raymondv.m4230]

SirMuffinCat 2 books, and the video he made wasn't arguement... it was a demonstration. Exactly how do you plan to prove that it's a lie?

[@---iv5gj]

He may be a poor academic historian, but people's doubts about speed shooting and the thumb technique are unjustified. For instance the thumb technique is prominant in the east like mongols, chinese, indians and koreans, and also a vital skill in japanese samurai culture (see kyujutsu and kyudo) For speed shooting, in the case of horse archers, shooting quickly and accurately is a necessity in war as opposed to a controlled volley from a battalion of infantry archers wielding heavier bows. This is also true for skirmish warriors that need to use run and shoot techniques, as they are not heavily armoured infantry standing on a fortified position with guarded flanks that can afford to stand and take a proper aim.

[@ummonk]

He isn't actually using the thumb technique (which he should be if he were following Arab Archery in detail). He is just doing a 3-finger grip on the right side of the bow. Which is perfectly okay of course.

[@caijones156]

Most of there points are true and he corrects himself here

[@sarcastichamsandwich5413]

He's definitely a neat guy. I can see the arguments that there are still some aspects in his style that wouldn't work against several opponents (armored, for example. That arrow will probably have a rough time piercing underarmor and padding), but I really love his personality and classy responses. He acts more mature then those who go against him, and my respect for him as really climbed.

[@ociroid]

+Emnuzuse Alor Yes, he has a good honest personality. From what he's suggesting, the same technique can be applied to the more powerful long bow. Though, he doesn't have enough strength for it. I guess to train for long bow, you need to be have good physical fitness and a good understanding of the technique Lars rediscovered. :)

[@thordiesel6.7]

+Emnuzuse Alor Watch his original video again and you'll see that his arrows still pierced armor :)

[@aledrpepg]

+Cody Woodsmanson light armor with holes. He meant like full on steel Chest plate and stuff...

[@stephenchurch1784]

+Emnuzuse Alor Speed shooting wouldn't work against any opponent you'd realistically expect an archer to face. If I put on a heavy winter jacket it'll stop an arrow fired from 30lb bow. Lars does trick shooting. Not putting him down, trick shooting is different than combat or sport shooting but no worse or better. He is an entertainer and what he does is entertaining but the claims that he makes about combat archery are 100% bullshit in the exact same way as a stage magician claiming that the devil grants them supernatural powers.

[@VienPeaaace]

+Alejandro Gonzales chest plate or full plate was built to deflect sword, axe and arrow in the first place, even those people with longbow and stationary position wont pierce thru it anyway, so his style was better most of the time unless those hater challenge him to somekind of shooting target that detects arrow pressure, nobody would ever know if his fire is weaker than your average stationary, slow shooter (most archer spend the time for aiming anyway), which i believe nobody would dare anyway

[@leegofford391]

What a real gentleman. His responses were dignified and honest. This is a man who has dedicated years to a skill that most will never be able to do. I look forward to any future videos from Lars, and I hope it’s soon.

[@Brainhoneywalker]

I can’t wait for your book!! What an amazing accomplishment. I love that you approach skeptics with compassion and kindness. May you be healthy, happy, safe, and have all you need.

[@blucanyon]

That girl turned off comments and the like meter. Rip

[@musicpro26]

Aka "admitted defeat".

[@davidmope6324]

What her name?

[@evanw2195]

a dumb bitch talking about shit she knows nothing about, makes me sad really

[@alastair9894]

david mope Who cares. She's a woman, knows fuck all.

[@alastair9894]

Proli Exactly

[@skydragon3857]

after hearing you speak i can tell you are the real deal :) you definitely have integrity

[@erikjohannessen9120]

I love his danish accent

[@skydragon3857]

maybe it may seem like a douchy thing to say for most people but it seems like this guy is serious. I don't think that he can somehow sense an arrow with spooky powers but he was probably trying to explain that it(5:40) is something you have to do naturally without "thinking" because you have to be so quick.

[@lynxplayz8474]

@@skydragon3857 muscle memory maybe?

[@skydragon3857]

@@lynxplayz8474 yes I think muscle memory is perfect for doing things without stopping to think about it etc

[@Krackalacking69]

JustinBieber it’s not called being a douchebag I know that feeling. Not in archery but in other things I can like sense something and just unconsciously do it

[@suishcat9407]

I know that I am commenting a year late but dang Lars can take the haters like a champ

[@marcusfigved7593]

David Bob sure he can

[@TheKillingFloor15]

David Bob he's a great archer but sadly he's a liar :(

[@marcusfigved7593]

Meelo what do you mean with dat

[@TheKillingFloor15]

Marcus Figved in the other video he made a lot of false claims about archery, probably to make people think he's better than e actually is. That's not to say that he's a bad archer cause I think he's great.

[@grubes2186]

David Bob ikr

[@EJ-el8gf]

Hater’s gonna hate Lars is just good enough to make them hate. My family and I love your passion for the bow and it has brought us closer because we also love trying more traditional archery. Thank you for sharing

[@rdecredico]

This dude is the real deal. Much respect for Lars. People can't stand having their mythos upended.

[@SquirtleTime]

Everything you've Done is amazing, keep it up man! And your English isn't too bad!

[@KageStelhman]

SquirtleTime He actually speaks better English than most Americans I know.

[@EpicSamurai]

John Bovee Ditto

[@kir0v]

John Bovee you're so full of shit.

[@namepronounciations9623]

Craig Draper He's referreing to street slang.

[@KageStelhman]

Craig Draper Wow... Really??? I can find at least fifty ways to argue a point or tell someone that they're wrong without having to resort to using 4 lettered words... Just goes to show you the level of linguistic skills most people have nowadays. im just baiting you bro Actually I wasn't referring to the street slang, or lack thereof. He actually has a better grasp of the English language than most people in North America

[@Pholadis]

It really is a good thing you took the time to respectfully address some complaints against you. You're a cool guy in my book.

[@quaxenleaf]

Lars, you’ve added an enormous amount of understanding of what can actually be done with a bow. Ignore the naysayers and keep on your quest to educate those among us who actually value your skill and understanding of what archery is capable of.

[@dassonntagskind]

Thanks Lars, I was actually dreaming to become a famous musician, now everyone will think I'm some archer :(

[@starskonveksibandung1423]

Lars Andersson hha LOL,

[@starskonveksibandung1423]

***** he is different lars anderson, LOL

[@dess3597]

Lars Andersson Hahahahaha, you forgot the baseball player.

[@davidholaday2817]

Lars Andersson lol

[@bobobskerpan]

+Lars Andersson maybe you should try archery. So you can shoot people who don't like your music. haha

[@arrongilmore3164]

Not only a fantastic archer but a kind soul much love to all.

[@BardofCornwall]

When someone is truly exceptional, like you, Lars, there will always be many jealous critics. Keep doing what you're doing, and I look forward to many more videos from you.

[@ransom8212]

This man is awesome. I personally think it is outstanding what he has taught himself to do, and yet people still want to criticize his amazing skill.

[@kuhraezah5867]

You are an amazing being. Thank you for existing and for doing what you love.

[@AntonyCummins]

Well done Lars i am glad you made the video. Good luck with the response.

[@blackswordshinobi]

nice lar's don't worry what other say you can do what you said you can do that all matter i do archery too.

[@3816390]

Impressive Lars Great skill (feel the arrow and nothing else) sounds like the sakki test to me ?

[@iFlowWithTheGo]

Lol I see you was in the video there Anthony.

[@ximenaayala2343]

Aaron McGlade

[@philspradley]

Haters are always going to hate, trolls are always going to troll. You've definitely inspired me, Lars. I think what you've accomplished is nothing short of awesomeness! ;-)

[@jungblud59]

It doesn't matter whose technique you're using, or what book you learned it from, it's just extremely impressive what you can do with archery! Love your videos!

[@cretium805]

This guy is an absolute boss

[@bosnjakkevin]

Not you but him

[@cretium805]

Like A Baaws Lol why

[@bosnjakkevin]

I have meet him...

[@cretium805]

Like A Baaws Tell me your story, sounds interesting.

[@bosnjakkevin]

Long story. Do you know LARP?

[@araldortogul]

This guy is awesome and has full respect from me

[@junbu8958]

Lars you are the man , what an archer!!!! I have bought the book Arab archery since watching you, thank you for showing us all you do

[@calebscrazyamazinglife1795]

I love how honest you are it shows that you’re trying to be the best you can and not just do it for the camera

[@brianskinner5711]

This is great. This level of Mastery at ANYTHING takes untold hours, day and years. I have enjoyed shooting a bow since childhood, almost 60 years ago, and I never dreamed of this. Thank you Sir for taking the time to share and explain.

[@ManageableRapTactics]

I know nothing about archery. But I do know if zombies trapped me in a sporting goods store with 10 archers, I'm killing 9 snobby archers and handing all of their arrows to you.

[@evantimm6053]

ManageableRapTactics maybe if one of them was like some Olympic target shooter is keep them too. You know the guys who can like taste the wind and hear the rotation of the earth. Maybe one day your gonna need to hit a light switch across a football field or something. Just Lars and that guy.

[@ghastlyboii]

you could split the arrows ya know

[@MangoghTV]

This is the comment that matters.

[@philholdsworth8280]

He shoots trucks?? How very strange.

[@jesseybarra3408]

Lol

[@jonathanleon3500]

this was the most amazing response to trolls, haters and sceptics i have seen :D respect for your honesty and not leveling your self down to their level ! You are a truly inspiring archer!

[@tatskamaster]

This is a perfect response video. So honest and polite.

[@srbinpravoslavac2054]

you have respect from me.not so much for skills but for you personality..respect

[@bosnjakkevin]

He is so friking cocky. I have meet him in real life. SOOO COCKY!

[@HenkibenkiSan]

+Like A Baaws i dont think that he is cocky. he just seems like a very awkward person :))

[@bosnjakkevin]

He is soooo cocky

[@Edited6]

+srbin pravoslavac I feel the opposite. His skills are impressive, maybe not practical but that's largely irrelevant for modern archery anyways. What he's capable of is impressive, regardless of the context imo. My access to his personality is severely limited and therefor my words here are essentially gossip. But from the get-go I've imagined him as cocky and baaws's description of an encounter with him doesn't surprise me at all. I should probably mention I'm not trying to talk shit at all. I may not admire it but I don't consider cockiness inherently problematic and I think this video demonstrates a healthy balance. He admitted to the original videos over the top nature and was able to address detractors without veering into arrogance, and I respect that. +HenkibenkiSan I think that may be a misconception due to his thick accent. When unfamiliar with a language you're bound to seem a bit awkward trying to speak it, y'know? 'Cuz beyond the language barrier this guy just exudes confidence, which is quite the opposite of awkwardness.

[@LockeTricks]

+Baaws ! I don't see anything wrong with being cocky when you actually have the skill. xD If you're really that good at something, the boundary between arrogance and legitimate pride in what you've learned becomes a lot smaller.

[@s-lcd]

What happened to you? 2years training in the mountains? I need to see more stuff from you.

[@sorrowandsufferin924]

Maybe he spent five years on a hellish island...

[@greenshieldgame2004]

ha

[@stevebrown8807]

And wears a mask and green hoodie ?

[@michaelclay3990]

what the fuck else is there to do?he shoots arrows faster than anybody.he can curve an arrow around a target.catch arrows etc.and he is not slowing down in his skill

[@scottcates]

Lars deserves a ton of respect and recognition for the work and effort he has put into archery.

[@JoaoTiago87]

Lars, you're a rockstar archer. Keep going!

[@ELPLAK]

You are a master, then there is a crowd full of ignorants and then there are the ones who really appreciate how good you are! Keep going forward, you are an inspiration

[@claudiablackwood19]

my question is:are you taking students

[@lockevalentine4824]

He NEEDS to do that, because i really want to learn this style.

[@MrSmilest]

Looks his other videos man. He already have student. And he trained Egdsy in the robin hood remake who come out this month

[@catthomas3097]

MrSmilest I KNEW THE NEW ROBIN HOOD FILM WAS USING HIS STYLE!

[@bjrnfrederiksen6319]

Only if the students are Hollywood actors

[@orbitalrm]

Claudia Blackwood teach me master

[@whatisbestinlife8112]

It's amazing how much an open, honest, good-natured and even playful response to criticism stands out as something remarkable on KZbin. Maturity and sense of self. You're a good man, Lars.

[@taylorhaws6402]

Agreed. However, he does fall down the pit that most KZbinrs fall down. That being only responding to strawmen and cherry-picking his weakest criticisms instead of actually responding to the most brought up and important claims against his video.

[@AlqGo]

More videos please! I love listening you explain archery techniques and history!

[@KC-og1hq]

The haters just jealous your skill.

[@Desperato69]

yeah !

[@Thirdstudios]

Hey Lars, really glad to see you clearing up or at least addressing some of the questions. Thanks for the video.

[@BestKiteboardingOfficial]

Lars you've proven yourself not only to be an incredibly skilled archer but also a class act. Keep the videos coming, they're educational and exciting.

[@jesusizhere]

Lars, you are a BOSS. Thank you for making this video. God bless you.

[@calinszabo]

5:46 He can "feel the arrow'' coming towards him. this man is insane.

[@TheXComputerXDr]

He is one bad ass mo

[@MrQuestiel]

Spider-sense confirmed.

[@shaundouglas2057]

Yeah right!

[@theMyouknow]

Archers instinct, same with people blocking arrows with shields its like they could feel where to put up the shield correctly, its a trained fact too by using blunt arrows long time ago, still takes skill to put up the shield correctly, but thru time the shields got longer and bigger thus minimizing the skill to block.

[@hamham3440]

Everyone has that instinct , for example when ur walking around and u feel like someone is walking behind u , that’s the same exact feeling but with arrows.

[@blahblahsen1142]

am i the only one who sees that this is mostly about the terminology and specific dialogue used...might have something to do with him not speaking perfect English. i could master archery and then translate it poorly to German and get everyone confused...yes it means i suck at German but not at archery. (this is an analogy, i DO in fact suck at archery, just to clarify) so yea we could sit and splice together historical images and snippits and opinions to either confirm or bust the whole narration but the fact remains...the dude is robin-hooding arrows, hitting moving soda tabs and firing extraordinarily fast so why does it matter HOW he go there? lars obviously has some communication issues but the guy can fucking shoot. catching an arrow isnt less difficult just because he doesnt English good. were focusing on the wrong thing. its a video about archery...not how amazing lars is at being a teacher. even if the history is inaccurate, that is some damn good shooting. hes not a history professor people...hes an archer. maybe lets be concerned about the archery.

[@Xsidon]

u said it

[@Kej1m]

well, I'm assuming the basis of the criticism comes from the implied "combat" application of the techniques. You wouldn't pierce any armour (not even a gambeson, I'd bet) with a low poundage bow, and you wouldn't catch an arrow from a warbow with your hand in a situation where your life would depend on it. Lars himself clearly doesn't deny that, nor does he deny that most of what we know comes from pictures.. And those depend on artists actually knowing the subject matter - I'm pretty sure most of them weren't skilled archers, hell, a lot of them couldn't even get bodily proportions right - how can you expect them to draw an archer's grip on the string correctly? Not saying Lars isn't skilled though, he is. Just not not as an ancient god of war, raining countless arrows on his enemies, hitting every single one in the helmet visors and piercing plate mail left and right (which is what quite a few people seem to believe). Again, I don't think he considers himself one.

[@gavinsmith4017]

feeling the arrow like he says in the last question is actually true to have that much skill it has to be instinctive

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

well most martial art and weapon arts is an instictive, a trained instict that one's must went through rigorous training to obtains it. that is why discipline in training is a must. not just in that even in other area of skill labor. funny there is one commenters in other martial arts YT that said martial artist dont know more than non martial artist about martial art...leave me speechless that twat is.

[@toastertime9779]

Blah Blahsen I literally came to this same realization as I was watching this viseo

[@patrickshannon1149]

One thing I've learned is there will always be haters in this world, they simply choose to berate, condemn, complain, and hate on....simply because they themselves can not do....great videos, great responses, and keep up being you for us who enjoy your skills, thx Lars

[@ThePartarar]

He wrecked that annoying chick who doesn't do her research. I watched her video and it seemed like nitpicking and misplaced anger.

[@alexanderaliara2323]

in the comment section she was just insulting Lars rather than making an objective claim. I dont get where her anger comes from.

[@GESuch]

I mean does she even do archery? ... no? Then yeah wtf lady

[@thiefofa1073]

I agree with you (thumbs up). Does anyone have a link to that chick video?

[@alexanderaliara2323]

thiefofa1073 Its calle response to lars Andersen . The uploader is skepticallypwnd you can easiily find it

[@thiefofa1073]

Thank you!

[@AryanSingh-px7ny]

This guy needs to become a superhero. RIP Hawkeye.

[@tayloraustin1997]

This guy is actually an idiot

[@leadinglist1533]

you are idiot -_-

This guy is a cheat and fraud who should be removed from the internet forever. Please watch the video 'A Response to Lars Andersen: a New Level of Archery' to see how Lars tricks people without sufficient nowledge into believing him. Lars doesn't deserve to have a single good word said about him. He's like the Andrew Wakefield of archery.

[@majinbooxd]

+Łukasz Golowanow whatched that video already, and they are just complaining about the fact that he was inaccurate with the dates and some background, those spoiled brats like you didn't even mention how hard or how amazing is to put all this knowledge, one that "everybody knows", into practice, that's just repugnant to see, hate over appreciation, but ppl like you are comfortable doing that, the internet.

[@johngate4715]

he is hawk-eyes Garfunkel or vise versa

[@zbyszekw6212]

Lars is just incredible. His knowledge and practice are amazing. He makes excellent job on archery. Maybe it differce from modern way of archery. Bow can be easy weapon to produce and keep without government permission.

[@rebkahibasdeys]

you sir....are a BADASS. excellent reply to all the haters. RESPECT

[@mr.ornstein3384]

sir I respect you and your high level of archery

[@SwedishOutdoor]

Nice to see a follow up video from you Lars! Keep up the good work and continue to inspire people all over the world!

[@donniesanabria]

I am your Big Fans from INDONESIA. Dont listen to hater, coz they always hate. You are the best archer i've ever seen so far.. you are doing great man.. Keep the world looking at you👏👏👏👏

[@SophiaAphrodite]

"He cheated" Translation: "I can't do it so neither can he."

[@kickasscorm]

Ha. exactly

[@IGarrettI]

Awesome video Lars! Have you ever made a bow yourself?

[@OliverNybroe]

IGarrettI Yeah he makes his own bows too. You can read it at his own website 23.dk/testforside2.html

[@thebloodedbroadaxe]

IGarrettI lars is a bit of a do it all, he makes everything himself pretty much :P fx the machine that rotates 3 disk's that he shoots at in the main video, he made himself :P so yes he also makes bows himself :) - consultant and friend to lars

[@ira-jay]

why do people have to do you like that, you are the absolute best archer I have ever seen in my entire life, if people really have such an issue with you then they are pretty jealous of how skilled you are, even if its luck doing things like shooting arrows out of the air with no aim time catching arrows and splitting them down the middle is extremely amazing, you are the actual representation of hawkeye and green arrow if they had a kid

[@shanestratton5693]

iraja People who have actually practiced Archery for years of the life and not only understand the different techniques and styles and history of archery itself know that he is a fake. Idiot's like you who do not know anything about archery will kiss a guys ass while he spits in your face and tells you it's rain....

[@ira-jay]

+Shane Stratton if I didn't know it was fake then how would that make me an idiot and can you tell me how we fix it when he shooting an arrow across the group of people, if I'm such an idiot you don't have to be complicated at all just explain how is he Faking It Go on tell me I can imagine honestly if he fake the shooting an arrow out of the sky thing it could be him having a priest platero thrown in the way of us would come on tell me how he fakes the changing the direction of the arrow, and how about this why don't you not be a douche about it because in the real world we're people's balls have dropped they just explain why it's fake and they don't go on and act like an asshole about it so go on tell me

[@ira-jay]

aw can you not find a way to talk to people like a grown up and have to take so much time to think of things to say, or is it because you know there is no real way to fake a curved arrow without being even more skilled with a bow to do it yourself in the first place

[@shanestratton5693]

iraja Do not talk like you are all high and mighty. Calling you an idiot does not mean that I am not speaking like a grown up. It means that I am simply calling you for what you are. EVERTHING in his video was done with trick angles and editing. He cannot do any of these tricks in reality. He is fooling you. The fact that he cannot even explain what the Archers Paradox is should be proof of that enough. You see it in movies all of the time. Amazing arrow shots that seem impossible. Do you think it's real? No, it is very well timed, well placed and well shot angles. Do not be fooled by someone just because they can do a few Hollywood tricks. Editing and skill in archery are two different things.

[@ira-jay]

there are professional archers I see all the time who say he really can do his shots he just misinforms people about the things he says which I can understand what they say, you sound like a little boy who cant take the fact that someone can be popular and has to throw there words at everyone, and yes calling someone an idiot for ONE comment is a very immature thing to do, yes it makes you seem like your a little man-child who got butt hurt that someone dosent thing the same way as them, I'm seeing peoples video on lars and while they critic him, they still acknowledge with all of THIRER skills that he can really do his trick shots, they just say when he says stuff like archery in wars is done like so and so he has it wrong, your acting like a brat whos mad someone got popular now ima block you not because I'm scared of what your gonna say or whatever and no me using the wrong you're dosent disprove everything I say dumbass, its because I don't want us to keep wasting our time on something we can bolth be wrong about, little tip, don't call people names before they talk to you directly, it lets them see how you really are

[@sheepdogs2186]

Your amazing Lars. You give archers goals to improve their own skill. Forget those that are skeptics. They just don't have the will to practice for hours on end and expect to be able to do what you can. Keep up the good work!

[@dallarian8687]

Tbh I didn't find anyone doubting at his skill. Just people saying that he's incorrect about historical facts, and that he uses weaker bow than average, and his shots wouldn't do as much in actual combat.

[@FightCommentary]

You're such an inspiration!

[@kaziklu79]

It's great that you made some points clear! Best wishes!

[@brucemcnally3924]

Amazing. You are clearly very skillful so why do idiots complain? Jealousy. I am happy to admire your abilities.

[@taylorhaws6402]

No, the "idiots" complain because he is spreading misinformation.

[@RobH1628]

I recently started archery with my wife. It’s been great so far and your videos have made me more excited to get better but i have a long way to go

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

thankyou to made this video. funny how people even fellow practitioner (meh, lets forget about those who theorized while never actually learns archery) that questions while insulting us while ignoring contradictory facts in their own statement or their lack of research. maybe it is just human nature?. may i say, while those comments might be hurtful, you have bring back some of the most interesting discussion about archery. take pride in that. hope to see more of this video of yours. subscribing now!

[@riftborn1058]

there is a real difference between being sceptical and hating, being sceptical means you just dont have enough proof, by trustworthy enough scorces, for that person to belive him.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Death Blossom Kha'zix​ well i cannot says anything about how he is presented himself. Let the video says that. But to my knowledge, even the ones that made arguments video about him do realized their arguments about him took on ancient drawings as basic facts cannot absolutely written off as wrong or right. It is not possible due to the lack of documentation. Which left us to the most basic question. Does it works? Yes..yes...argument or not, can you really undermined the effect on lars to the archery as whole? Is it fair that there is stupid people that believe whatever they watch in youtube and acted as if they were archery experts and blaming their action to lars? Why, then go blame the whole mass media then. Yes it is irksome on some the effects from his video, but still it is helping very much that people do come and started training in almost lost art of archery. Correctly. It does do good for the archery training school right?

[@Seth9809]

The biggest critic of him actively insults him over and over, to a degree that he likely doesn't understand. The worst thing he said about her was that she was in a rush and just wanted to make a funny video. The worst things she said about him is that he's a "lying, bad politician" and she goes on about how "manipulative" he is.

[@lisa49738]

Please post a video on how to do your technique! I want to learn

[@HistoricalWeapons]

lisa49738 Check out my vids

[@DaMhillz]

shut up "the archery channel" no one gives a flying fuck about your wannabe bullshit

[@felipeguzzonsenhorini1051]

***** lol chill m8 just cuz he isnt a bow god like lars doesnt mean he isnt a bow demi-god

[@BrianCx]

lisa49738 If you'd like to learn a technique that will put you at a fast pace, I've posted an instructional video of my method you may find helpful, and applicable to all weights of draw and all types of arrows & arrow tips. Shooting 3 arrows in 1.5 sec is to determine dexterity, in which I agree is a good test, but by no means is intended as a standard for bows of any applicable weight (50#+) as you're physically limited to how fast you can yank back the draw weight, aside from articulating your grip in any way. That said, achieving 3 arrows in 3.5-4 sec. wouldn't be unheard of after about a month of training. The best I've been able to come up with is 3 arrows in 2.78 sec at which real issues begin to occur, and quite often.

[@studyinsteel5186]

lisa49738 BOOKS!

[@jagrench62]

Lars, thank you so much for your dedication and demonstration.

[@mitchdyer4262]

Thank you so much for all your dedication. You have made the world a better place. For keeping this knowledge alive and sharing it with others.

[@chrismcclure8625]

Absolutely love this guy and the way he handles negativity

[@Thundercloud1969]

Let the haters be haters, you are a true artist my friend !! With amazing Skills !!

[@alexhage8092]

No matter what they say, your authenticity and pure heartedness is what makes you a Genius and a Master Archer, you're a legend to me Lars GOD bless you

[@lazywizard840]

This guy is a like frickin jedi!

[@couchking1]

I can't believe people would question the authenticity of your shooting... Maybe for a world record, it will be necessary to verify the details. But the shots look good, and it will take a lot of effort to fool so many people. Only an expert archer can have so much consistency when shooting such difficult shots in this video and your previous videos. You are a hero for me Lars Andersen, please keep doing what you are doing. The skill and history lessons are a double prize from your videos.

[@taylorhaws6402]

Very few of his critics are skeptical of his skill. The main problem stems from the misinformation about history and archery that his videos spread.

[@couchking1]

@@taylorhaws6402 Oh? And what is this misinformation? Can you quote exact phrases that he said, or at least provide the minute and second in the video, and links to other videos that he has made? In this video he has already made an adequate defense of everything that has been claimed against him, so I don't exactly understand what you are trying to argue.

[@taylorhaws6402]

@@couchking1 Just to name a few, I will copy and paste my response to someone who asked a similar question. First of all, Lars claims that historically, people did not put the arrow on the left side of the bow, and this is just a recent idea. However, people throughout history have used various archery techniques depending on the goal of the archer. Some of these techniques involved putting the arrow on the left, some on the right. Both sides have advantages and disadvantages. He also says that shooting at a stationary, two-dimensional target is not something that archers did historically. This is completely untrue. Archers have always used stationary targets because it is the most simple way to practice archery. The targets may not have always looked exactly like our modern targets, but many of them did look remarkably similar. Stationary, two-dimensional targets are not simply a modern invention. His most inaccurate video, he has taken down, so credit goes to him for that. But I still feel it has done harm in spreading misinformation. Just to prove that he actually made this video, here is a link to a response to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poCbnWutdr91iqs In the video, he makes several points. The first is that volley fire was useless because people could just raise a shield. This claim is utterly ridiculous and anyone who does the bare minimum amount of research will know this is not true. Volley fire is often misrepresented in movies and media, but it was still very prevalent. He also says that from a long distance, people can dodge arrows, so archery was not used at long ranges. That’s right, Lars claims that the bow and arrow is not a long-range weapon! Yes, arrows are easy to dodge at long distances, but bows were primarily used in large groups shooting at large groups rather than single archers shooting at one individual. In this very video, Lars shows a misunderstanding of what the archer's paradox is. The bending of an arrow is not a paradox. A paradox is a set of variables that contradict one another. The archer's paradox is the fact that the shaft of the bow is in the way of the arrow, and therefore should not go straight when loosed, but it does. The flexing of the arrow in flight is the solution to the archer's paradox as the arrow will bend around the bow and continue to flex back and forth while flying. Lars misinforms his audience about the overall historical prevalence and practicality of speed-shooting. It looks cool and at first glance, it seems like it would be practical. However, when we think about things logically, archers throughout history have rarely ever been put in a situation where speed-shooting is necessary. On the battlefield, archers would shoot in groups, so there would always be dozens of arrows in the air, thus essentially eliminating the need for extream rates of fire, and at distances where speed-shooting would be necessary, weapons such as spears or other types of polearms would be far more effective. One of the only ways speed-shooting was used in combat was horse archers. Lars’ technique is good, but it wouldn't work for a horse archer. Imagine galloping on horseback through a battlefield while holding a dozen arrows by the nocks between your fingers. And finally, what I consider to be the biggest problem with his content of all, and the reason so many archers are mad at him, he claims that his style of archery is the best possible type in all forms, and people who practice other forms of archery are using inferior techniques. What Lars does is impressive, but it is not the best technique for all situations. It is not as good for firing accurately over long distances, and shooting from the right side of the bow necessitates the use of the thumb draw, which will limit the draw weight of the bow he is using. If Lars entered an archery competition, even a barebow one, he would lose. If he went bowhunting, he would have no clue what he was doing. When shooting at disks thrown into the air at high speeds, lars is unmatched.

[@matthewcookson1906]

Nice way to block out the haters with out having to use spoons. Nice video lars

[@JerseyRepresenting]

Not that you had to respond to ANYONE, but I'm glad you did.

[@OMAR-mp4xe]

Man, listen to nobody.. YOU ARE A LEGEND 🤩

[@MrKarharot]

Great respect for this great master of archery, Lars Andersen! Your videos inspire a lot of people all over the world. Do not waste your energy on haters.

[@iFlowWithTheGo]

His English is as fast as his shooting! Great video.

[@ElDrHouse2010]

I'm learning it right now. it's real, it's hard. I'm reading the same books he read too. There are various ways to do it what is more important than anything though is the nocks (after knowing how to shoot & getting used to the motions ofc). Make sure the nocks are crossed imagine a "X" or "V" shape something wide enough to nock it fast to the string but not as wide as to hit the bow on release which would interrupt the arrow's flight. Modern nocks aren't very good for doing the "Arrow Shower" technique that Lars learned from Arab Archery. The style was invented because other weapon users (sword, spear, etc) used to mock archers that they had long intervals of dead time after shooting an arrow claiming that their weapon of choice was inferior to the sword or spear because it cannot attack consistently. Well they were dead wrong. If you want to learn to Arrow Shower tho I recommend you to start learning the motions with 1 arrow first, then add 2 then 3, etc. There are various ways to do it the easiest is holding the arrows with nocks in your palm arrow head facing down tot he ground then you lift it & into firing position it goes. Do that over & over & over until you get it. After that if you want you can do the "wolverine" method which Lars uses in this vid. placing arrows between fingers, it's the fastest but takes more time getting used to. You can place more than 1 arrow between fingers at first practice this method with only your string holding fingers like Lars in the vid or the fingers just next below again start with 1 arrow you're learning, then 2, 3, 4, etc.

[@austintrigloff9562]

Man, it would be awesome if someone compiled this research into a book, like an, acrobatic archery manual.

[@MrVaradir]

How could you find the Saracen book? I don't seem to find it online...

[@cool06alt]

@@MrVaradir There are two kinds of book, the first one is from 13-14th century Bahri Mamluk (Turkish Mamluk) training www.amazon.com/Saracen-archery-exposition-Mameluke-D/dp/B007SZFM8U The second one is from 15th century Burji Mamluke (Circassian Mamluk) training www.amazon.com/Saracen-archery-exposition-Mameluke-D/dp/B007SZFM8U

[@thethreenerdbombers1202]

This dude is beast!

[@samanthatsuki4086]

What an awesome dream come true to learn from you! Thank you for posting your videos online so we can learn a bit, even if not in person. I can't wait to try those trick shots myself.

[@mconstant007]

You are obviously an awesome, honest, earnest and artistic person. I think archery can be approached from many directions and the way performance artists do it is poetic, vital and seems to yield some of the best results. If it were a life or death situation/zombie apocalypse I don't know whether humanity would be better off in the hands of Bruce Campbell who had only had time to watch a.) Lars' Magnum Opus or b.) The Push.

[@ceciliap1976]

Your still amazing! Forget what they say. Your still my inspiration :)

[@willmpet]

Considering what a difficult language is, I must give him credit for mastering American English. (I learned while taking Swedish that Norwegians consider Danish to be a throat disease, because so many of the vowels are pronounced using the back of the throat). I find his channel very helpful.

[@avruvimtu2204]

🤣🤣

[@dallarian8687]

English is kind of secondary languange in Denmark. I mean people do learn it where I come from, but I had actual trip to Denmark, and it is an actual languange for them. So... yey, free credit for all Danish! ^^

[@SunnahSurvivalPMC]

What a humble and honorable response to the criticisms. You distinguished yourself on a higher level. Masha Allah. Excellent work my friend. Ya Hadik Allah.

[@bhuthemanakuma7557]

there's nothing wrong with your English. brother you are awesome in Japanese sword making documentary,a arow was blocked by sword checking the sharpness of the sword. you sir have special skills that has been practiced many many times to get imperfect and I'm pretty sure everyone else can do that. with practice

[@stefs001]

Well, you said it: if you think anyone can do this by practice, practice. Demonstrate the same skill after your years of practice. I'm looooking forward to see your skill.

[@thesshark1617]

A few improvements here and there to his English, notably saying "Myte" instead of "Myth" (myte being the Danish word for myth)

[@Lecrie]

There's a lot wrong with his english in all honesty, but he should keep making videos.

[@RICDirector]

It's understandable AND there are subtitles, why worry about his language when it's his brain I want to pick? :)

[@Alalpog]

Freaking amazing man, you are one hell of an archer and a genius to reach that level of archery skill.

[@videoopiniones2570]

Min 0:02 "Hi my name is Lars Andersen" No, your name is Legolas xDDD

[@bashpr0mpt719]

If Legolas was a Mongolian looking dude with a generic Cuckistani accent.

[@sunnysideup4687]

The guy is obviously a wood elf.

[@SpiceCh]

bashpr0mpt except he's Danish and maybe don't be racist.

[@jacobmartin8332]

Have you seen the video where he actually is shown to shoot at a faster rate than Legolas?

[@ANKURKUMAR-yu9xs]

Legolas ,from woodland realm..

[@itsyourturncom]

I for one would love to watch him explain the history of archery in an hours-long video. Whatever you want to post, I'll gladly watch!

[@anthemlog]

People underestimate people. We can really get extremely good at anything we work hard at but a lot of people seem to doubt this.

[@fionagunkel4868]

No matter what people say about you ,you are a legend

[@SystemOfStrategy]

Excellent explanation and skill Lars, thank you.

[@tobytoxd]

That is the most beautiful, truthful and humble reaction video i have ever seen ... by far!

[@bradleycampbell5933]

dont worry about your english Lars! great video and cheers for learning what have have now, humans are so adaptable there is no reason to think we could not launch arrows faster.

[@onelove5525]

you are the God of archery.

[@Okuni_]

*speed archery, Brian Ferguson is still more accurate according to Lars himself

[@buckaroooutdoors1794]

stunt archery not practical archery

[@ogenteng]

when he say that?

[@Quazzi]

Say that when he is firing lots of arrows in quick succession at you. No doubt it would work at close range, it's pretty obvious.

[@jambugaming8721]

No he is not ... He is basically learning from the historical and book which is Muhammad create ..

[@skittlemenow]

Classiest response I've ever seen.

[@joshuam.6922]

Your one of the best. And how you hold yourself respectfully in responding to criticism is also proof. Keep it up.