Among the Qing imperial bows collected in the museums in China, many have an original tag with the word "tondo jafaiku" written in Manchurian and "定把"(ding ba) in Chinese.
The word "tondo" means"straight", while "jafaiku" means "bow grip". Therefore "tondo jafaiku" means "straight siyah" and is translated as "定把 ding ba” （fixed grip）in Chinese.
Based on the imperial bows, Ali Bow proudly presents to you: Yarha III---the third generation of their signature Yarha Manchu bow series. Just as the museum pieces, the Yarha III features a relatively narrow grip and arrow pass, with a protruding front part for more control and comfort. The arrow pass is closer to the center of the bow too.
-Draw length: up to 35’’
-Length of string: 157cm
-Draw Weight: 30 to 100lbs (measured at 35'', NOT 28")
-Minimum Arrow Weight:
For target shooting: 15 gpp if your draw length is more than 34", 14 gpp if you draw between 32" to 34", 12 gpp if you draw less than 32"
For Combat (hopefully you won't have to): 20 gpp or more
*Manchu style full draw length estimation: Half of your arm span minus 1" to 2"
**Please unstring the bow if not in use, or it may loose draw weight.
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Recommended Arrows
You need heavy arrows to use with the Manchu bows.
Up to 60lbs@your draw length you can use these manchu arrows.
Over 60lbs@your draw length please use these heavy manchu arrows.
