While I have not purchased this particular bow, I have purchased something from Bamboo Archery Malaysia before. You are right about the customer service. You can tell that Ronald is very passionate about archery and his business is not 100% driven by profit.
@@SuperArdly Yes. Ronald is very knowledgeable and committed to the quality of the experience. I thought so with this bow and the rings I got from him earlier. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙂
Thank you for another inspiring video, and I absolutely agree (accept I don't have any grip issues). My Jotoman has a natural cork surface in birchbark design with red tips. (If I order another one, I'll go for the pretty butterfly pattern - I'm sure it is good against "toxic masculinity"). I just wrote to Ronald from Bamboo Archery: The Jotoman is extremely well made. I particularly like the cork surface. (If I order another one, I'll go for the pretty butterfly pattern - I'm sure it is good against "toxic masculinity"). And I really like the sleeve, it matches the high quality of the bow. Up to my regular draw of 30 inches, it is as smooth as butter and light enough for a fluid khatra. I gave the string an additional wrapping to fit my linkboy arrows/nocks (highly recommended). I am very pleased with this bow concerning draw feel, arrow speed, vibration & handshock (down to 7 gpp) and think it is in no way inferior to a laminated one. A great bow, the perfect union of Turkish and Korean bow design! I am looking forward to your upcoming videos, especially your opinion of the NIK'A, because I bought one and it it was completey different from what I expected. I would love to see you shooting the bows from the side because of the shape and how they bend. And I would love to see more about your school archery project (call it industrial espionage). Oh, and best regards to the dice cat!
@@hansdieterwohrlebfgoe9629 Thank you very much for the well-crafted message and for sharing your experience! Over its travels, my Jotoman will continue gaining a few modifications, which should improve it further and will be fun to spot as others review their experience with the bow. Best wishes and happy shooting! 🙇🏻😎👍🏹
@@sigmanarchery54 The current base price of the bow is $160. There is an additional $64 shipping cost to the USA. Malaysian economics may raise the price by ten dollars in mid-July. There are many customization options, and Ronald can work with you to get you the bow you want. His contact information is in the description. Thank you for asking!
Thank you 🙇🏻 Nothing for sale currently. My Şimşek is a keeper. Deadpool is traveling through Europe, and both Takrir bows have new owners. Good luck with the search!
Howdy! I checked with Ronald from Bamboo Archery Malaysia, and the current base price of the bow is $160. There is an additional $64 shipping cost to the USA. Malaysian economics may raise the price by ten dollars in mid-July. There are many customization options, and Ronald can work with you to get you the bow you want. His contact information is in the description. Thank you for asking!
Watching you shoot with that bow I can already say that it breaks all the taboos that you cannot achieve good performance from a fiberglass bow. Really excellent bow job. 😊🤙
@@miguelveratraditionalarche9374 The bowyer is also adding an extra layer of padding on the handle belly before wrapping, which may further limit shock sensation on all upcoming models. I will do the same to my Jotoman once it returns from Europe. Happy shooting! 🙂😎👍🏹
Thanks for watching and commenting! Knowing your dislike of hand shock, my bow might not work for you, but the bowyer is adding an extra layer of padding on the handle before wrapping, which may limit that sensation quite a bit on all upcoming models. I will do the same to my Jotoman once it returns from Europe. Happy shooting 🙂😎👍🏹
Awesome man I also have overdrawn the minchu and got my finger also stabbed the handle like u have a few times lmao 🤣 I'm all good now and how heavy is your minchu? Mines 12 ibs.
Just found your channel and am full of Vorfreude as I have so many more videos I can watch. Love your passion and great production, also, incredible shooting!!
Thank you very much! I always try to capture a genuine view of my archery journey in my vlogs from the first video to now, with much learning and sharing to come. It is a joy to discover, share, and connect. Always learning. Best wishes 🙇🏻😊😎🏹
Initially, it took some patience and persistent practice. I naturally do some things left and some things right-handed, so it felt correct to approach archery that way.
Thank you🙂 It is my typical teaching bow, an Arc Rolan Snake 60 (25# 28”). It is usually my only bow at school. There was no time for a session elsewhere yesterday, but I caught a break in both the rain and my schedule to rush out for the challenge. Happy shooting!
My max bow is 55# at 33” using a thumb draw. By following my PT recovery and strengthening plan, I should continue to increase my heavier draw bows. I typically do extended sessions with lower-range bows, including my first horse bow, which is 30# 28”, 34# 30”, and 38# 32”. I have a loose draw-weight schedule and enjoy taking a lot of shots in a session. My favorite bows right now are a short Tatar (37# 28”, 43# 30”) & a long siyah Tang (35# 28”, 43# 33”. )The Tatar feels correct at 29” and the Tang at 32”. Neither is my most accurate. That one, I’m still evaluating. I typically use Arc Rolan Snake 50s and 60s for teaching, which stay at school. My personal AR Snake is the 60”, 25# 28” version. They are great bows for learners. Thank you for asking! 🙂
@@ambidextrousarcheryTHAT IS AWESOME , I'm always fascinated by the different draw weights and draw lengths as I've went down the archery hole 🕳️ I've only hunted with bows but am considering competition, and I'm definitely trying your method of draw weight gradual increase tomorrow 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Actually, I went over my three attempts from the right on this one and snagged a right-hand A. Once I zeroed in on my form, I was successful from the right. I am still without a letter on the left🙂. Happy shooting; the challenges have been fun!
😂 It was left in my classroom last year and never claimed😆 It is my emergency “too uncomfortable for my dress shirt” T for when I’m heading home after teaching. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Great review, they look so well made, how do you compare them to thumb ring, i was using tom tech leather thumb protector but recently got a spur thumb ring, i prefer it over the leather now, it takes awhile to get use to it.
Thank you! Rings and protectors are different shooting experiences for me. I enjoy the rings for sessions when I have more time to focus on that technique. The rings require many adjustments for both thumbs. Tier 3. I like them for my shorter draw bows that aren’t too heavy and with forward khatra. They are specifically great with my Persian. For my lowest draw weight bows, I will often still use bare thumbs. Tier 0 adjustments but my thumbs will get tired and can hurt on heavier weight. The string on the Şimşek is comfortable with bare thumb for the beginning of sessions, which is awesome. I like the Thumb Pros for my heavier bows and for their convenience. I enjoy the ease of use, protection, and the sense of the string. Tier 2 adjustments needed. I love Tom’s protectors and have used them throughout my archery journey. In fact, I have a new set coming to match my Grózer. I use them more than anything else and even have replacement cords. I use them so much the passage of fletching over the bow hand tends to wear out the cords! Ambidextrous problem. The thumb gear is perfect for long sessions with multiple draw weights and requires Tier 1 adjustments. I have a thicker pair for longer sessions with my heavier bows but haven’t been able to do that in a while. At my PT pace, right now “heavier” for me is anything going over 50# at max draw.
Ha! Thank you Brian for the great video. I appreciate you and all your videos. Glad to see your shoulder is improving, and getting to shooting out in the woods. Keep doing what you're doing. We all appreciate it.
