The Magyars were a group of nomadic tribes that originated from the Ural Mountains in Asia. They were similar in culture to the Huns and spoke a language that is now known as Hungarian.
During the 9th century, the Magyars began a migration westward, eventually settling in the Carpathian Basin. They were known for their exceptional horsemanship and skilled use of the bow in warfare.
The Magyars went on to establish the Kingdom of Hungary in the late 10th century, which lasted for over 900 years. Their legacy can still be seen in Hungary today through the country's language, culture, and traditions.
This Magyar bow is a wooden composite with a layer of Black poplar, a beautiful wood with elegant and unique patterns meaning no bow looks the same. To add further strength and protection, this bow has also been laminated with fibre glass and epoxy.
Design:
Reflex composite Horsebow
Materials:
Wood
Epoxy laminate
Leather wrap
Measurements:
Total bow length: 57 inches (1`44.8cm)
Brace height:
~7 inches (17.8cm)
Draw weight:
35lbs
Included:
Bow, string
Extra info:
Are you a beginner to archery/traditional shooting and not sure what else is needed to get started? Please find some initial guidance below. Or for more send us an email on info@saxon.co.nz.
1. Arrows - A bow would be useless without arrows to shoot with. For this bow we recommend either Carbon or Wooden arrows with feathers. Start with some basic arrows and practice very close to the target, focusing on improving your shooting technique. Once you're ready to take archery to the next level then it's time to consider calculating a) your draw length, b) picking the right arrow length, and c) selecting the right arrow spine, all of which we can advise on.
2. Arm protection - An armguard is a must. This sits on your opposite arm and protects your arm from bruising which can occur when the string slaps your arm after the arrow is released (trust us on this one!).
3. A quiver - Not a necessity, but useful. For storing your arrows and keeping them close when shooting. The most common type of quiver hangs off your belt/waist, but quivers that hang over your shoulder are also available.
4. Finger protection - Repeated pulling back of the string of a bow will strain and damage your finger. Archers will therefore use either a protective glove or a finger tab to protect their string pulling finger from injuries.
5. Hand protection - Traditional bows such as this one rely on the arrow resting on the side of the bow, and once in-flight the feather of the arrow can graze the fleshy part of your hand between your thumb and index finger. It is highly recommended to place a piece of leather here, or to use a dedicated hand guard/glove to avoid feather cuts.
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