Military Manchu Bow by Alibow Review 75lb

[@punkrockviking]

Dude that thing sounds like a cannon! I love it!

[@fatboy8420]

You can see how heavy those arrows are they drop so fast even at 30 yards

[@AnkunFang]

javelins on streroids

[@imCloudy]

I came across the same problem with having arrows long enough. I solved it by using an easton axis 5mm shaft (34 - 1/4 in 260 spine) with a halfout insert. I then stuck a skylon paragon 400spine inside the arrow and sealed it with epoxy. On the outer layer of the arrow, I used an XX75 2016 and again, sealed with epoxy. A 250gr point with a pin inserted into the paragon and a beiter hunter pin nock will allow for 36" draw. I do not have a spine measurer, but I can say that the arrow is very stiff and does not bend much. Suspended 28" apart, with a 35lbs dumbbell hanging in the middle, it has about 1/2inch of deflection. I shoot a 114lbs@34" monarq without the outer XX75 and the arrows fly straight with no kick. You can probably shoot 150+ comfortably @36" with the above arrow combination

[@dsasd778]

Just make wood arrows at that point

[@FitzUrse]

Awesome video. I've been looking for a bow of this style to get into thumb shooting. I think I just found it!

[@xiaotian5863]

Manchu thumb shooting is much harder with the Manchu ring

[@alexandergebharter1810]

Thanks for the review. This is one of my favorite bows. May I ask a question about your technique? It seems that you are putting your index finger on the ring rather than doing the standard Manchu lock (at least as far as I know it). Is this correct? Can you explain what exactly you are doing with the index finger and how that compares to the standard lock (i.e. index finger over the thumb)?

[@vintagebowyer1692]

Theres a variety of methkds

[@HistoricalWeapons]

hi there is a variety you can do a standard manchu lock but if the nock is very thick then my method can be used instead

[@EREBO95]

Great review I'm surprised you havnt tried alibows heavy Manchurian arrows?

[@EREBO95]

They show up to 37.25" and 1400 grain but im sure you could fill them with salt if you wanted.

[@bakhirkhan8424]

Link

[@r.t.972]

Cool video thanks for sharing

[@HistoricalWeapons]

thanks

[@Intranetusa]

Great video. Since these Manchu bows need heavier gpp such 16 gpp or more, wouldn't a 2000 grain arrow be optimally be paired with something like a 125 lb draw Manchu bow?

[@henriknemeth3370]

It would be great to know the dynamic efficiency of such a combo. I think it could reach 75-80 % even, with probably upwards of 180 J of KE.

[@HistoricalWeapons]

You are correct

[@wyattw9727]

god damn you can hear the weight of those arrows when they strike. Sounds like a baseball bat hitting those targets.

[@NicoHogenes]

Fairbow has 39 inch carbon shafts in 300 spine. Cost about 10 bucks a piece

[@markdennis254]

Plus shipping and import

[@takeshimizuho6680]

Alibow actually has really nice heavy manchu arrows, up to 1400grn and 37,5“ length with a spine of 250-100

[@takeshimizuho6680]

also they are very affordable

[@Rowanbathe]

Love the vid! Do you think the bow could be shot Mediterranean style and over the knuckle instead of the thumb?

[@michaldante9797]

I don’t see reason why it could not be possible. Better question is why ? Do you have comfortable full draw in meditteranean style/draw longer then 32 inches ? If now then it’s probably waste of great efficiency with this bow.

[@HistoricalWeapons]

yes it has been done no problem

[@alexanderflack566]

@@michaldante9797 Hmm...I've drawn to 33" or so comfortably with Mediterranean, so I might be able to hit about 34" if I try. I would need arrows that long, though, and if I'm trying it, I might need them in 2000+ gn.

[@legntt3488]

Great work

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

Easton Carbon Legacy arrows have 34 inch shafts, cost $10 USD each (60 for 6 arrows), choice of spine...

[@HistoricalWeapons]

Thanks what’s the weight if hollow shaft

[@HistoricalWeapons]

100spine?

[@nthesinningfish1938]

For my hight, I would need a bow with a 43 inch draw to do it properly. With my Yarha 2 in drawing to just in front of my ear Edit: it turns out that I miss read how to measure manchu draw length and have been under drawing my bow, I would need a 39 inch draw. Disregard this comment thread

[@fatboy8420]

Or Mediterranean draw

[@nthesinningfish1938]

@@fatboy8420 i don't like Mediterranean draw, when me longbow arrives i will continue to use thumb or Slavic draw. It will be 115lbs at 32inch

[@brunomendes1570]

How hight are you?

[@nthesinningfish1938]

@@brunomendes1570 6'4

[@dingdong4156]

Grab a 130lb@32. You will never need to worry about overdraw

[@colinmatthews7442]

I’ve been eyeing that bow. I know you can get 200 spine arrow shafts that are 33” long on eBay from China, I have some ordered in 3K woven carbon

[@deathpunish2]

I use Accmos and they're good to go at that rating.

[@colinmatthews7442]

You get a 33” 200 sp shaft; throw on a vermil U nock @ +0.75” and a 200+ grain point and you get your 35” arrow. But still need more mass for a Manchu bow…

[@theatrenisha9345]

forgive me if i am wrong, but are you shooting the bow upside down, the ray skinarrow pass seems to be below your bow hand ?

[@lichenggong1248]

More symmetric bow so need closer to centre

[@theatrenisha9345]

Thank you 🙏

[@markdennis254]

did u make those javelin arrows

[@HistoricalWeapons]

yes

[@knightgern]

I bought so many bow inspired by you and other guys on youtube. Crazy about sports is good mentally and also physically.

[@pyramid_scheme_termination3655]

Manchu archery does look hella strange to me to release sideways.

[@dsasd778]

There are standard methods of shooting but you can still use Khatra, in fact if the arrow is super heavy and stiff it is beneficial to use side Khatra, much easier if the arrow going 120 fps

[@siberiamannnnn]

Side khtra for super heavy arrows cuz easy khatra

[@pyramid_scheme_termination3655]

I actually release straight for my horsebow. I release the exact direction I pull. It may appear that I do a sideways torque with my drawing hand but I don’t. After I release straight my arm just goes sideways. I don’t do Manchu archery but I believe that style purposely tries to pluck string sideways at release because they can’t khatra that kind of bow

[@arciere9986]

How reliable is Alibow?

[@phawang37]

It’s been 7 months

[@titot2370]

I bought the keshig horse bow 2-3 years ago. Good fast bow

[@HistoricalWeapons]

i own 12 alibows now, not a single one broke yet. oldest one i bought is 3 years ago.

[@arciere9986]

@@HistoricalWeapons I'm hesitant to shop online because I can't see what I'm spending hundreds on, so thank you for the reassurance 🙏

[@qouavang3646]

Khan nurhaci would be proud

[@HistoricalWeapons]

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[@ARTCHILD]

What would be organic strings?

[@busurbusur2381]

Silk

[@Rapi_thegreat]

I'm Indonesian, I'm about 160cm. Slightly taller for the average man in my granduncles time. My long draw technique only draws to 30"; 32" if I force it. I'm guessing the 36" draw is either an assumption based on the length of antique arrows. Or a new standard for taller modern men so they know how "long" a "longdraw" is

[@HistoricalWeapons]

Average Manchu warrior height around 172 cm so 34”. Not 36”. I’m 180cm so 35” is max for me on heavy weights

[@mccarthy86]

I just got my 80lb Yarha 2, man its a real step up from my 60lb Qing Dragon 2 in power! While I prefer the quality of Mariners bows, the Yarha 2 has a much better look and solid feel (those are some hella chunky siyahs). Its going to take time before I can draw it to 35!

[@HistoricalWeapons]

Great to hear!

[@Steven-jn2cw]

do you recommend it? I want to buy one too.

[@BigFella-x2t]

The thing is I can only find Yarha II on Ali bow website. There is no Yarha I anymore I guess?

[@akisasaki6661]

I had no problem with this bow for the first three months, but now the arrows keep cutting my thumb on my bow hand. I don't think my form has drastically changed. Have you encountered the same problem? I think the fletchings on the Alibow arrows are hard and feel very synthetic.

[@ArcheryGuy2]

nice bow

[@tonynugget7223]

Do you unstring it everytime you finish using it or do you leave it strung?

[@papazataklaattiranimam]

Tungusic chads😎

[@arrow343]

A buddu of mine has Easton aluminum atlatel darts and i use aluminum Easton arrows

[@lichenggong1248]

Good work

[@boxiwang9772]

Bro how did you keep the arrow feather from hurting your right thumb?

[@xiaohuli27]

Does anyone know what that stance is at 00:26? Is it just a Manchu stance? I do exactly the same thing as it feels like I can use a lot more of my back muscles easier. People at my archery club think I stand funny and were asking what it is lol.

[@xiaohuli27]

I've seen images online of the Manchu stance and it looks like it is usually the other leg that they put slightly forward? Or is it ok to just do whatever feels comfortable?

[@nattutube]

You pull a 75lbs bow as a toy bow.

[@mattjones6990]

72@34

[@arrow343]

Try aluminum arrows filled with salt mine come 32in

[@archangelangel7478]

love your channel bro

[@Dnahwjjwjejnenex]

yes

[@hunsbrown8288]

This bow is such a cannon, I had to order one! Launches those missiles! I went with 55# to save my shoulders

[@gobarb]

Need a speed test

[@AngloSaxon1]

Surely Alibow will make you some custom arrows, if not, you could make your own, its not that difficult.

[@HistoricalWeapons]

I have now. Though very heavy arrows are functional for those distances

[@thomasdewavrin6397]

I am completely novice in archery. for an adult, a 75 lb's bow can be use without hard training. Thanks for your answer and your sharing.

[@vintagebowyer1692]

Thanks

[@sanjaygupta6492]

sup man. not to sound weird but you need to do a video with your shirt off.

[@HistoricalWeapons]

maybe

[@northeee8887]

nice

[@nerhaci2074]

im proud

[@joaomanoel3197]

Muito bom.

[@geraldchambers6747]

BLACK EAGLE VINTAGE

[@andkonblack]

😮

[@kurotarokurotaro]

Hello. How are you? There is a person in Japan who looks just like you. He runs a KZbin channel called "CastDice TV". I am amazed at how similar you and the man are. Please take a look.

[@kurotarokurotaro]

@佐倉綾音【慶應の王女様】 お！おはよう！ 佐倉も似すぎててビビっただろ？

[@kurotarokurotaro]

@佐倉綾音【慶應の王女様】 5:34←ここからとか、コバショー本人じゃん！マジで双子じゃなくて本人！

[@HistoricalWeapons]

no im mongolian/chinese

[@kurotarokurotaro]

@@HistoricalWeapons I am bad at English. very sorry. What I wanted to tell you is that there is someone in Japan who is very similar to you. Search for "CastDice TV" and watch it. This channel is dedicated to university entrance exams, but the chairperson is very similar to you.

[@kurotarokurotaro]

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[@marcellusbrutus3346]

Oh nice

[@FrostJames]

Cute😍Straight or gay?🌚

[@busurbusur2381]

Yes

[@ryohamaru2272]

70++ lbs is dangerous, be careful handle it

[@mattjones6990]

🎉

[@bugger6881]

Good night

[@zhangtony3372]

Long arrows

[@krausearchery8749]

Show your target when you hit you're not showing your targets you don't even hit the bullseye shooting a bow is easy hitting a Target is not you have no accuracy

[@dingdong4156]

Lmao he is never known for being an accurate archery. It’s not what he is good at nor is it what people watch for.

[@krausearchery8749]

@@dingdong4156 lol

[@VictorJavannn]

Yes

[@oackman9250]

Yes

[@langdavid6852]

Yes