Yarha 2 - Fiberglass Manchu Bow by Alibow - Review

The Yarha 2!
Quite an upgrade to an already really great Yarha 1. The bow is 1.5 inches longer and has quite a different shape.
But man, what a performer. With 15gpp heavy arrows 170fps. Just the typical “Manchu-kick” but very subtle esp. for a fiberglass bow.
Very well done Alibow. The arrows are a prefect match, so get them directly with your bow. Voucher code “Armin10” is still valid for your first order.
Enjoy the review, even if its a little longer than usual :)
Now on the website the “grape pattern” Manchu, which is 200 USD instead of 150USD. Fully worth it!
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and the “normal” Manchu here
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The arrows in the video (6 in a pack not 7!)
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[@richmondlandersenfells2238]

Master Armin was so enamoured by the art of traditional archery that he has finally decided to take a manchu identity and guard the plains of central and north asia with this *PRETTY* bow.

[@Q44bs]

I can see that Mr. Armin actually German outside, but Manchurian inside lol

[@PATACHENREN]

« Wassermelone »?..😇

[@sudaryantopurwokusumo4631]

😁

[@krustysurfer]

Maltese falcon

[@PerplexPlays]

based

[@denisehunt2935]

Thank you for your honest and complete reviews on horse bows. I'm tired of advertisers that completely omit max draw length. We are not all 28 incher's. You are my final reference for a purchase and i thank you.

[@worldtraveler8372]

Ageed

[@miguelveratraditionalarche9374]

Suit appropriate for the occasion 😃🏹 I'm not a Manchu bows boy but this one featured here impressed me a lot. Sadly my arms are short for a 35" draw but that bow is on Show. Hey Armin you look fancy ⭐️😁 Enjoy your weekend Maestro. 🙏

[@jkre]

Manchu bows work prettty great with shorter draws also, thanks to the high early draw weight.

[@agamagreen]

That’s an awesome set: Dress, thumbring, arrows and bow matching! 👏👏👏😁 Pretty cool! The Tigertail design looks beautiful and the sound at release is very nice, too! I like! 🥰👍👍👍 Ceasar did an excellent job on the dress! 👏👏👏 Thank you so much for the nice review, dear Armin!

[@UTxTheArchangel]

With Alibow we know there will be good value and good quality. 150 is a really great price for such a bow. Great review as always.

[@davidlargen6945]

Very nice bow.Ali bow never disappoints in quality and speed with excellent design

[@peterbahyl3]

Armin hit the mark again. I love the manchu bow, I will probably order one thanks to your video.. the bow and arrows look great...

[@MichaelJones-ti9fx]

Your reviews are fantastic! I will add this bow to my list. Love the Nokhor from Alibow. This design will be my next purchase.

[@jareth7456]

Hey buddy super review today...I like the garb . I can see exactly what you're saying in looking at the force draw curve in regards to the draw and the power. This is the review that solidified my decision to get a Manchu...I keep imagining what it would be like throwing the historical Manchu arrows ...on average one meter five and a half inches in length barreled with a point weighing over half a pound. Like throwing sharp logs , I've read that it was common for two soldiers to get nailed together by these weapons....awesome!!!

[@JunTheGroomer1]

I stopped watching archery videos because I started bass fishing last year. Now that it’s getting colder and the fish aren’t really biting, I’m getting back into archery and I didn’t realize how much I missed your videos. I’m so happy you keep making videos, and I’m thrilled to see you are still doing well. Thank you for your time and talents 🙏🏼🏹👊

[@krustysurfer]

I hear you! Im a fisherman, a surfer and a father so summer time is very busy but relaxed, archery is another thing me and my son can do together 😊 its a win. I love Armin's videos, simply the best and most enjoyable.

[@sandorgrofarchery]

Nice to see you have some fun! I just reached the point with thumb draw where I can shoot safe enough out to a few meters. Of course I started testünk quick shooting from a quiver. Thank your help with those thum draw toturials! By the way I just figured out the Hungarian sandglasd shape quiver is the best in the world. No bias here!

[@hunsbrown8288]

I love the chunky arrows! Very cool bow that can launch those missiles!

[@krustysurfer]

Nice bows and great review Armin 🤙

[@sketchtherapy1218]

That's a snazzy outfit looking good.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

Nice one, Armin:) Impact power! Keep having fun😊

[@tammynfletcher]

Embrace the culture my friend the outfit looks great on you! Bow seems to perform well for fiberglass. I think the shape is also more historical looking compared to the pictures I've seen of Manchu bows. They remind me of a huge Turkish bow with the shape of this one. Great review as always my friend!

[@tomkirtley4534]

I have two sets of Ailibow 36" carbon arrows they are hard to release from some foam target however I use 'Arrow Snott' release aid and they are fine after that - I've shot mine for two years 4x weekly without complaint - great value and very robust

[@greyareaRK1]

The Manchu Kick sounds like an action movie.

[@wulfbyte]

Would love to see a comparison of this to the AF Manchu/Qing. Perhaps not fair to compare laminate to fiberglass, but same design, the same paint decoration. Would be interesting to see how they differ in the hand.

[@ArminHirmer]

I might do one for you :)

[@cathayarmory7328]

I can feel the power

[@Dovah47]

Love the clothes to accompany the bow! I have a suggestion for future reviews, It would be great if you would show the draw curve for the bows you review. I made curves for my bows by recording myself pulling the bow a couple of times on a stick with markings with the scale (and stopping at the markings). Then I just throw in the values from the recording into excel and I have the curve ready.

[@ArminHirmer]

I did :)

[@infinity345]

If you want a little more brace height, you could always put some more twists into the string. That will shorten it slightly, and increase the brace height.

[@fathor9047]

So finally Alibow offers heavy arrows, very good news!

[@archerbodong]

Manchurian bow, wow.. Great bow sir

[@solhoibaturu]

Other than the fact that the stripes are a bit out of the norm (they usually come down from left to right, unlike right to left in this one), this does look appealing

[@rawls1976]

Oooo, I like it! I use the standard Yarha string on my long draw Yarha like you recommended, and it still doesn’t have that much brace height, but shoots great anyway. Does this new version come with a long draw version yet? Great looking bow, and great review, as always. Thank you Armin.

[@MaryVera14]

Hi from Puerto Rico. I’m sister Miguel. 🏹 Great video

[@Testacabeza]

The Manchurian candidate.

[@Buddlertom]

Seems to be an awesome bow for the money. However, I would prefer the Xongkoro or Czaba Grozers Manchu bow. Different bows nevertheless. The arrows seem to be a must-have for long-draw bows.

[@joaoz4975]

18:36 damn, these arrows smoke!

[@nicholassteel5529]

Love the bow but the costume is out of this world!✌️👍🤣

[@pyramid_scheme_termination3655]

They reduce the reflex but give you a higher string bridge angle.

[@VladMcMerlin]

Less curve (stress) around the handle, the difference is like between a Turkish and a Crimean. With passive (stiff) siahs I prefer this design.

[@mccarthy86]

I love Manchu bows, I think every archery enthusiast needs to have one, and its so great Alibow make high quality budget ones. Do you know where I need to go for a practical truly authentic one?

[@cathayarmory7328]

There are a few composite bowyers that may take limited order. However as a owner of a composite Manchu bow I strongly suggest you not consider it unless you are getting really good with the fiberglass Manchu bow, at least 60# under your draw length. Cause mostly like at the draw weight the composite manchu starts to show its performance. And you need to be prepared with the maintenance--you need to adjust the bow’s limb balance and alignment at least occasionally.

[@mccarthy86]

@@cathayarmory7328 Thanks for the reply. I have Mariners Qing Dragon 2 at 60lb 36 draw. I also have a Yonsun nobi Yumi at 40lb and am very used to the long draw asiatic style. The only thing I need to learn on is the maintenance and care of a composite. Which I would make sure I'm educated on before buying one.

[@rapsod1911]

Shape is very close to Manchu bow from Mandarin Mansion. I think they should have make it with few degree of reflex in handle.

[@louis-paulpelland5359]

Grest ! I checked on their website. This is the only finish available. They call it "grape" and is printed on pig.

[@gediminasmorkys3589]

From far away that Manchu hat looks a bit like a Scottish Highlanders' hat 🙂

[@medbyhi5114]

i have a 80lbs Yarha 2 in japan and it really amazed my classmate, but actually the good bow maker for manchu bow are individual workshop not big company, also arrow makers, have you interesting about them?

[@PerplexPlays]

manchuria for the win

[@VladMcMerlin]

Cool dress!

[@eqmal197]

Beautiful bow By the way, wanna ask a bit off topic question. I have a dozen of skinny used aluminum arrow and plan to put in feathers. What length should i put in? is it 3 inch or 4 inch? Arrow purpose is to be used for indoor & outdoor. Not keen to invest different type of fat shaft. Price here is quite expensive

[@ArminHirmer]

depends on the length a bit and what you are shooting. there is no general answer to this. I would go with at least 4"

[@jkre]

It usually doesn't matter. The bigger they are, the better they guide the arrow, but also slow it down more. If you shoot broad heads, then it might be necessary ti put big ones, but with field points, small ones are often enough. 4 inch is a good all rounder. I personally use 5" and longer cus I like the look of large fletchings.

[@blibby4104]

hi sir, how might i figure out my ideal poundage if i have never shot with a bow before? thank you

[@krustysurfer]

That bow shoots Orc arrows😮

[@DownToEarthMind]

Unfortunately, the Yarha 2 bow has a lot of hand shock if you don't draw to its full length and draw weight.

[@MichaelJones-ti9fx]

Good to know when selecting the weight. Thank you.

[@razvanudroiu6242]

you dressed up for Halloween

[@slalomsk8er397]

If only I had the money!

[@laurentmeiller5171]

Manchu, manchu boy !😂

[@Dom_Smalls]

I may have missed a comment that explained this, but I think I may be confused as to which bow is which. The Yarha 1 is now discontinued, yes? And the Yarha 2 has replaced the Yarha 1 on Alibow's website? But now, there is the "grape pattern" Yarha 2, which is slightly different than the original Yarha 2? I don't mean to make this confusing, but I was just making sure that the Grape Pattern Yarha 2 is in fact the bow you're reviewing in this video rather than the "original" Yarha 2.

[@alibow3603]

Hi, the grape pattern yarha II is just a yarha II with the grape pattern decoration on the limbs.

[@HistoricalWeapons]

Armin at his 20s probably pulls 300lbs

[@IQSimpanse]

i can see from your eyes mr Armin Old love bloom again 🤣

[@atune2682]

hahaha armin manchu style nice :D

[@colleenparsons51]

Love the gear that you wear, I suppose it goes well with the bow that you shoot with,?

[@ArminHirmer]

yes its a manchu dress

[@colleenparsons51]

@@ArminHirmer Thank you very much on reminding me of the people who used to wear the gear, sorry I just forgot what you said it was, hope you have a good week

[@inspectorgadget6321]

175fps with a 15gpp arrow... With a fiberglass bow?? Wow😮

[@laurentmeiller5171]

i'm asking myself if the fiberglass bow with a perfect shape and density is a best buy than an original fragile wood bow (and expensive) my great Kinetic Honoric olympic recurve limbs are made of foam carbone and.....fiberglass that's a serious question...

[@ArminHirmer]

with a fiberglass bow one has for sure less hassle and less investment with still a great power output

[@jkre]

Original manchu bows are not wood bows, they are composites made from sinew, wood and horn glued together, and that even today can take the highest stress of any bow limb, but it doesn't mean its better than modern ones, it just means it can bend more without breaking. And btw, wood bows are not fragile, they last a very long time if used and stored properly. They cannot handle miss treatment as well, but if they are made, used and stored properly, they won't break any time soon. The best part of wooden bows is, that they cost next to nothing if you make them your self (like I do), but it's true, that many bowyers ask horendous amounts from wooden bows, and I don't know what would make them so expensive, they are not that hard or time consuming to make that it would explain a price tag of over 800 (or even way over 1000, witch is still not rare price for them). But there are also plenty of bowyers who sell them cheaper.

[@Hirosada]

Does anyone know anything about Alibows having manufacturing difficulties due to a new Covid lockdown? I ordered a segye from them in the beginning of September, and they still haven't even shipped it. Every time I send them and email, I get a reply telling me to check back in ten more days for a tracking number, but whenever I do, I'm inevitably told to check back in another ten days. They've always done right by me, and it would break a piece of my heart if I learned that they were taking me for a ride.

[@ArminHirmer]

can be, they don't produce all bows in their own factory. you will get your bow

[@dylanlawrence5261]

I ordered a fiberglass turkish bow from them about 3 weeks ago. Emailed a week ago about a tracking number and they told me covid restrictions hoping to be back to work next week

[@Hirosada]

@@dylanlawrence5261 It makes me feel better just to know that other people are having the same issue. Here's hoping that they can get back to it without too much difficulty.

[@dylanlawrence5261]

@@Hirosada last time i ordered from them was about half a year ago. I got a segye 45@30. On my doorstep in 3 weeks. Which was pretty amazing. So they can be quite fast at times

[@jkre]

I ordered mine 16th of Septemper, and it's now on delivery, weird if your bow takes longer, cus you ordered before me, but if they make them in different factories or supply lines, then I guess it's possible. And yes, they mentioned covid lockdown to me as well, when I asked about it.

[@szabolcsg.6392]

Im gonna say it. Im sorry i just cannot unsee it. You look almost exactly like Chris Argent, a werewolf hunter from Teen Wolf. You look almost like JR Bourne

[@ArminHirmer]

hahaha maybe they look a bit like me :D

[@szabolcsg.6392]

@@ArminHirmer :)))

[@nicholassteel5529]

Oh no! You took off the cap….that was the best part😢

[@ArminHirmer]

I am not a hat person :D

[@MaryVera14]

New subscribe ❤

[@ArminHirmer]

thank you

[@nordicnoticer5513]

That hat is going to hold water.

[@PATACHENREN]

« My body My Choice »….😎

[@VladMcMerlin]

Poor target!))

[@colleenparsons51]

It looks like a zebra bow the way the colours on that one you have

[@dingdingho]

i like your clothes