Zhu Ran 2.gen - Early Mongolian laminated Bow by AF Archery - Review

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • For me it looks like an early mongol bow, but it is a Han bow from the 3 kingdoms!
    Simply WOW! I mean a pretty bow like this and it does 37” max draw!
    I don’t draw that long, but even in 32 or 35” this bow feels just great.
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Komentáře • 92

  • @qushyairin
    @qushyairin Před 3 lety +12

    I actually got this bow 1 day before Armin posted this video. shooting this bow at 70m with ease.. very less hand shock. i just used 32LBS bow and draw only at 28". At max I draw at 30" but the bow is actually superb.. tested with 23grams carbon arrows. has a little kick to it. currently using 27grams wood arrows and it feels a lot better. it drops faster but it still can reach 70m with only that poundage.

  • @davidjackson3199
    @davidjackson3199 Před 3 lety +13

    Greetings from France. I've had this bow for a while now and I'm very happy about it. It's a bow that wants to be drawn, It is very smooth, with beautiful curves, build quality and finish. I can't help but smile every time I shoot it. AF Archery really seems to be stepping up their game and that's bad for my wallet ;)
    Amazing review as always. I bought 6 bows so far because of you... And I don't regret any of it!

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety +4

      Hehe thanks

    • @alexisalliel73
      @alexisalliel73 Před 3 lety +4

      Respect from a fellow french bowman!
      I joined your channel also, really appreciated your content! And your performances! :)
      I got back to shooting after a 10 years break, your tunning explainations for barebow came in quite handy!

  • @gambit8766
    @gambit8766 Před 3 lety +4

    A small update on my Zhu Ran gen 2... or should i say Zhu Rans. well to start with it's a really nice bow to shoot so no complaints about that.
    But my first Zhu Ran bow broke at the lower string notch the second time I took it out to shoot.
    AF Archery was nice enough to send me a replacement bow, but the first time I took it out to the range to shoot it I noticed there was a crack in the bow just above the handle and going down into the wood of the handle, (don't get me wrong it's not a huge crack but quality control should have caught it) so I contacted AF again and this time instead of sending me a new bow I got a refund.
    so in conclusion.
    Pros: The bow is really nice to shoot and very beautiful, and AF's customer service is very good.
    Cons: AF's quality control needs to step up their game ( you might reserve a faulty product)

  • @srinjoyroychoudhury7034
    @srinjoyroychoudhury7034 Před 3 lety +9

    We need a comparison of this bow with the Hou Yi

  • @miguelveratraditionalarche9374

    Another nice bow and review. 🏹😁 AF has been in charge of improving their designs without joking. Enjoy the day Armin ☕😃👍

  • @johncuthbertson2565
    @johncuthbertson2565 Před 2 lety

    I've got it 😃
    My first laminated bow.
    Treated it with reverence like the Manchu bow, took two days to open the box, waiting for the right time haha. Even the sleeve is beautiful. What a work of art a well made laminate bow is. I'm in heaven ...🤔 Till I shoot it and miss by a mile 🤷🏻‍♂️... practice and mind, practice and mind 👍🙏

  • @kmarchery
    @kmarchery Před 3 lety +3

    The close up beauty shots are very good . The light was really good .

  • @bradlypilgard5883
    @bradlypilgard5883 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the review you helped be find my bow. I will be ordering it!

  • @Q44bs
    @Q44bs Před 3 lety +3

    Ahh, Mongolian bow (before influenched by Manchu) is my favorite after I first watch your Kheshig review :)

  • @gizmonomono
    @gizmonomono Před 3 lety +3

    I was drinking a beer while watching this and nearly choked when you said max draw is 37". You can use your belly as an anchor point with this one 😂
    And the 18 mm arrow pass is amazing. What a bow 😁

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety

      Hahaha

    • @miguelveratraditionalarche9374
      @miguelveratraditionalarche9374 Před 3 lety

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @OlavVittfarne
      @OlavVittfarne Před 3 lety

      @@miguelveratraditionalarche9374 I've seen an older mongolian archer who had his anchor point mid ribs, and I was told that it was common before, but they have their targets at 75 meters.

  • @shadowxp86
    @shadowxp86 Před 3 lety +1

    Finally a bow review i've waited.

  • @sax466
    @sax466 Před 3 lety +1

    Daim! Just bought myself a manchu bow but this bow looks AMAZING!!! This will definatly be my next bow! Its hard to find bows with more then 36" draw so this one is nice!!

  • @heikoapel5218
    @heikoapel5218 Před 3 lety +6

    Looks pretty much like my Alibow Tang Chang An, but draws even further. Impressive. A direct comparison would be very interesting.

  • @agamagreen
    @agamagreen Před 3 lety +2

    Another ‚Wow!‘ bow! 😁
    Although I wouldn’t reach this long draw I would like to have one 😇
    According to my physics 30“ is my max draw, which fits to the 60 deg angle of this bow. Seems, it’s a perfect bow for me 😄
    Thank you for the review, Armin!

  • @amaliexmintyy
    @amaliexmintyy Před 3 lety +1

    Great content as always, Armin. Keep up the excellent work. Regards from Norway.

  • @ziranwolf2696
    @ziranwolf2696 Před 3 lety +1

    Yes, this bow is begging to be compared a long list of long draw bows. Incredible!

  • @tammynfletcher
    @tammynfletcher Před 3 lety +1

    AF archery has come along ways beautiful finish and the price is right. Sexy curves and a long draw length. And the performance seems good enough! Thanks for another great review as usual my friend!

  • @johncuthbertson2565
    @johncuthbertson2565 Před 2 lety

    AHH my next bow 😃. Glad I didn't cut my other 35" arrows down and it will probably use Manchu arrows too. could life look any brighter 🙏 awesome as always

  • @tiobi6633
    @tiobi6633 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi! :) Amazing draw length, never seen anything like this before. Looks awesome at full draw. And the narrow arrow pass... this bow is something.

  • @arashardalan7497
    @arashardalan7497 Před 3 lety

    Love the cracking sound during draw phase!

  • @dileb112
    @dileb112 Před 3 lety

    Really thin siyahs, fine tillering and nice looking transition at fades.
    Thank you for reviewing this bow!

  • @TrainOrDie
    @TrainOrDie Před 2 lety

    Thank you. I'll have one in my hands in a few weeks.

  • @karlsjostedt8415
    @karlsjostedt8415 Před 3 lety +1

    Apparently, Manchu customs was to not use a quiver or other war / hunting gear when target shooting and practicing. You are doing it the correct way for a Manch I think...

  • @voodoo273
    @voodoo273 Před 3 lety

    Literally just got done throwing my self bow in the garbage after spending all my money and time crafting it just to have the grain split. Sad days. Found you out of frustration and thanks for the reset. Still need a bow for hogs this season though. This would be a killer bow to bring!

  • @davidlargen6945
    @davidlargen6945 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful bow. Smooth shooting with nice speed. Price is acceptable

  • @ArcaionV
    @ArcaionV Před 3 lety

    Looks nice. Buying this one is something to consider. Smooth long draw is a rare thing.

  • @jamesseat5863
    @jamesseat5863 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Armin that is truly a beautiful bow isn't it i love the look of black walnut and that appears to have a highly figured variety it's to bad i can't find 36 inch arrows here in the US hope you are well and happy friend and as always i love what you bring to you tube thank you

  • @0ooTheMAXXoo0
    @0ooTheMAXXoo0 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful bow, nice review. Thank You!

  • @gambit8766
    @gambit8766 Před 3 lety

    I saw this video and I went to order this beauty eminently, hope it will come soon😁

  • @workernori
    @workernori Před 3 lety

    I wanna go to Malta!! it looks like a beautiful place you have there to demonstrate all the Archery Equipment.

  • @azharsamani
    @azharsamani Před 3 lety

    Awesome armin.. thank you..will get soon😊

  • @JasonKonopinski
    @JasonKonopinski Před 3 lety

    Well, that's going to be one to add to the collection!

  • @dheerajchidambaranathan

    Between this and the SciCai bamboo bow, which one would you recommend for a person with 30-31 inch draw length?

  • @Imer2276
    @Imer2276 Před 2 lety +2

    Hello Armin ! I don'know wich one to chose between the Zhu Ran 2 or the Tang Dunuang from Alibow. Which one would you choose ?

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 2 lety +1

      Both great. The one you get your hands on

    • @Imer2276
      @Imer2276 Před 2 lety

      @@ArminHirmer Thanks !

  • @jg60839
    @jg60839 Před 3 lety +1

    Very pretty bow indeed! Awesome review as always! Now I'm torn... Zhu Ran AF or Kheshig Alibow?

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety

      Depends if 33 or in higher poundage 31” is enough…

  • @stefansteiner2670
    @stefansteiner2670 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice review. Awesome bow. This might actually be one for me to buy with that kind of draw length. I just need to find some fitting arrows with correct length.

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Fairbow has looooong carbon shafts now. I get some soon in 36” but he can make them longer

    • @stefansteiner2670
      @stefansteiner2670 Před 3 lety

      @@ArminHirmer I was checking the website right after the review and couldn't find any in the shop. I guess email it is then. ;-)

  • @user-hi6ts8rj3r
    @user-hi6ts8rj3r Před 3 lety +1

    阿飛的朱然二代,這把弓在國内評價還挺不錯的。

  • @professorgaming7512
    @professorgaming7512 Před 3 lety

    Such a beauty

  • @UTxTheArchangel
    @UTxTheArchangel Před 3 lety +2

    I imagine there will be a video battle between it and the Kheshig. Curious if you prefer it over the Mighty one himself.

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety

      kheshig is too short in draw to compare, more like with dunhuang and Chang An

  • @OlivierNeu
    @OlivierNeu Před 3 lety

    Great review! 👍 Absolutely stunning asymmetrical bow.
    Since the shipping was expensive until now, I ordered the Tang Chang An from Alibow (and because you loved it in the past). I'm really curious how these two bows compare.

  • @sigmanarchery54
    @sigmanarchery54 Před 3 lety

    That is a very sleek looking bow 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @cookienator234
    @cookienator234 Před 3 lety +1

    Zhu Ran vs Kheshig video?

  • @alexisalliel73
    @alexisalliel73 Před 3 lety +4

    Ahhhhh, now I don't know if I want this one or a manchu.... Or all of them. It feels like pokemon all over again ^^
    Gotta shootem all!

  • @1czechit1
    @1czechit1 Před 2 lety

    37" max draw.... thank G-d. Finally.

  • @dannyboy2532
    @dannyboy2532 Před 3 lety +1

    who are your favorite bowyers? i have a kheshig imperial edition coming from alibow eventually and i really want a turkish monolith from Nawalny, i love the exotic designs

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      Nawalny, Alibow, af archery, Vegh, Bogar, simsen…. Too many

  • @ZephrusPrime
    @ZephrusPrime Před 3 lety

    Bear Paw Glass and Bamboo Core-yummy!

  • @neimadperseus5892
    @neimadperseus5892 Před 3 lety

    Add to my wish list.....;). what kind of arrow (gpp) you can recommend for this bow? maybe a comparaison with the Végh Chinese Bow Hou Yi ?

  • @vijaykorvekar1009
    @vijaykorvekar1009 Před 3 lety

    which are those arrows at 5:50,where can I buy them

  • @jorge60304
    @jorge60304 Před 2 lety +1

    hello congratulations on your videos I wanted to ask you where you buy your arrows for full draw

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 2 lety +1

      Many suppliers: Alibow, Fairbow USA, nijora in Germany, Sarmat archery for bamboo

  • @87Profound
    @87Profound Před 3 lety +1

    From description by AF . This should be an Han bow from 3kingdom dynasty . I don't think it consider as Mongolian.

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      the two designs are very similar

    • @87Profound
      @87Profound Před 3 lety

      @@ArminHirmerfrom AF description. They mention "Zhu ran" is a general name from three kingdom .and it design is base on the drawing form that general Tomb . AF name it as a Han bow but sir described it early Mongolian . Ain't it confusing to user althought the design similar . This actually similar to Han long too. Is just string is closer to siyah only right ?

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety +1

      @@87Profound they are all very close together in design, some a bit longer siyahs, some different siyah angle. But for me the general shape is the same (I compared it to my Kheshig from Alibow, they look alike, just the Zhu Ran has a bit longer siyahs

    • @87Profound
      @87Profound Před 3 lety

      @@ArminHirmer Ya for me more the less the same too , is just ABIT confuse to some other bacuse AF name it Han , and sir Amin name it early Mongolian. Is just like "Armin" is a male name . But I said it was a girl name. And other people out there got confuse. So Armin is a girl or a boy. Hahaha no offeny ya. Just highlight the difference between maker info and yours.

  • @ernestvenn8291
    @ernestvenn8291 Před 3 lety +1

    What is the best Length of bow for horseback archery?

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety

      For many the shorter the better. But kn the other side yabusame is done with kind 2.30m yumis :)

  • @arnaulpujol8439
    @arnaulpujol8439 Před rokem

    Mortal ese Arco que terminaciones que bien que los hacen muy muy buenos ese si que es muy bueno vale la pena gastarce el dinero en algo asi hermoso diceños saludos de Argentina yo quiero uno de esos como tengo que hacer para comunicarme saludo de Argentina estoy biendo los modelos y la potencias yo quiero de 55 libras tengo de altura 1.70 y abro 29 pero quisiera comprarme uno de esos como tendria que hacer gracias saludos

  • @petitpanierdosier3206
    @petitpanierdosier3206 Před 2 lety

    The Mongolian monster

  • @VladMcMerlin
    @VladMcMerlin Před 3 lety

    A very nice one!!

  • @aslanbosnakoglu8240
    @aslanbosnakoglu8240 Před 2 lety

    can you make a video on making cheap targets?

  • @bayulesmana2734
    @bayulesmana2734 Před 3 lety

    Like alibow product

  • @Archerstidbits
    @Archerstidbits Před 3 lety

    i have the same problem with the hay targets :-p

  • @harryhuang1439
    @harryhuang1439 Před 3 lety

    The draw weight seems to increase a bit less at the last inch. Does that means you can draw even further?

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  Před 3 lety

      I only tried 37" but no stacking, so I guess the bow would do even 38, but not recommended of course

    • @harryhuang1439
      @harryhuang1439 Před 3 lety

      @@ArminHirmer very impressive to say the least.

  • @wrongturnarchery2337
    @wrongturnarchery2337 Před 3 lety +1

    Man I hate being broke lol

  • @regiusregius5079
    @regiusregius5079 Před 3 lety

    Cześć, : ) super film...
    Pozdrawiam serdecznie.
    no i na razie.
    |} >>- >

  • @kingzul3792
    @kingzul3792 Před 3 lety

    I know zhu ran, but from dynasty warriors series.

  • @WV591
    @WV591 Před rokem

    sure is a long bow for a Hungarian style bow. I'l like to see this in a much shorter version.

  • @jimbrunett5025
    @jimbrunett5025 Před rokem

    Makes a lot of noise while you draw