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  • @jamesbariso704
    @jamesbariso704 5 років тому +23

    A professor that loves shooting an arrow more than learning the science of it but teaches anyways for the sake of his students. An effort highly appreciated.
    Maraming Salamat Armin as always.

  • @JestersLab
    @JestersLab 5 років тому +16

    I've worked as an aircraft engineer (tooled in inches) for 35 years and i never knew about an inch being 3 grains of medium barley end to end. Proof that we can learn something new every day. Today it was your turn to teach me something. Thank you. ;)

  • @davida1679
    @davida1679 2 роки тому +6

    I’m new to archery (got bored with gunpowder 😞) of all the archery channels I’ve been watching, yours is the most informative for me. You give great input and without ego. Makes everything much easier to understand? Thank you

  • @mihaizograf5599
    @mihaizograf5599 5 років тому +37

    Finally, someone explained very clearly these issues
    about the arrows !!!
    Thanks a lot !!!

  • @cg6176
    @cg6176 8 місяців тому +1

    I love how you said F.O.C
    10:40

  • @scetchport
    @scetchport 2 місяці тому

    5 years later an I've learnt of foc or what grain weight actually meant.
    Thanks Armin, it all helps.

  • @cronkthecrunk
    @cronkthecrunk 2 роки тому +3

    Impressive how you unpacked all this information so perfectly.

  • @MarkMphonoman
    @MarkMphonoman 2 роки тому +1

    Ridiculous having to know all these little details just to buy an arrow. I use on-line arrow charts and follow my bow manufacturer’s suggestions. I want to have fun shooting, not studying mathematics and engineering. Lol. 🙂 Still, I found this video quite informative and helpful.

  • @b4bluey
    @b4bluey 5 років тому +15

    Your the Best in the game Armin !!

  • @rondumontier1187
    @rondumontier1187 5 років тому +6

    I gave up the number game of the arrow a long time ago when my head exploded.
    So I went back to primitive/traditional archery and parked my compound bow. Now I,m shooting Horse bows (thanks to you) with mongol style thumb release. Sooo much more happy now. 👌

  • @germanictradlifewarriorarc6414
    @germanictradlifewarriorarc6414 4 роки тому +1

    You are the only one in this traditional archery world you share everything about bow and arrow.

  • @suzannetate2238
    @suzannetate2238 5 років тому

    Wonderful! Thanks Armin!

  • @biomorph2
    @biomorph2 5 років тому

    And always happy to watch your videos dear Armin!!!

  • @arsenlinn7011
    @arsenlinn7011 5 років тому

    Thank you, Armin. Great video! As always)

  • @Archerstidbits
    @Archerstidbits 5 років тому +1

    Very nice and complete summary! One to bookmark!

  • @buttholethebarbarian313
    @buttholethebarbarian313 5 років тому +1

    Seriously underrated channel, thank you for explaining.
    I hope your channel grows!

  • @sigmanarchery54
    @sigmanarchery54 5 років тому +3

    Thanks millions for the information.

  • @yehenala1
    @yehenala1 5 років тому

    Thank you for another beneficial video.

  • @theatrenisha9345
    @theatrenisha9345 5 років тому +1

    very enlightening, thank you, master

  • @lubossoltes321
    @lubossoltes321 5 років тому +1

    oh, nice video. all the arrow parameters nicely explained.

  • @abeldasilva9368
    @abeldasilva9368 5 років тому +1

    Armin thank you so much for clearing up the cob webs of my mind on this subject.I can now breath with no stress.Danke

  • @dubo55
    @dubo55 5 років тому

    I hadn't never heard of FOC, very informative video. I hope there'll be others like this. :)

  • @stefansteiner2670
    @stefansteiner2670 5 років тому +1

    Very useful information. Thanks. Learning something new with every video

  • @johnshepard8387
    @johnshepard8387 5 років тому +2

    So useful ! I was totally lost with all these grains, gpp, foc, etc... Thank you very much !

  • @tammynfletcher
    @tammynfletcher 5 років тому +8

    Excellent video my friend definitely helped understand the science behind the arrow. Now I know why my Grozer Turkish shoots as well with 350 spine with a lighter tip than 450 spine with a heavy tip at 42# at 28" thank you. Hope to see more videos from you I've watched all the rest multiple times but still learn something new every time I watch one.

  • @paweszymonjasinski7158
    @paweszymonjasinski7158 2 роки тому +1

    Jesus! That was super informative!!! I'll download it and probably listen few times more! I cannot be more grateful!

  • @miguelveratraditionalarche9374
    @miguelveratraditionalarche9374 5 років тому +7

    Hey! Mr. Armin!! 🙏as always 1000 thanks. for such valuable information.And to be able to continue learning and helping many understand the terminology of the arrows. Thanks for sharing video.✌😀

  • @breakingthroughinside
    @breakingthroughinside 5 років тому

    Excellent explanation, the best one on youtube, cheers!

  • @derekperkins7343
    @derekperkins7343 5 років тому

    Good job. Well done.

  • @qg786
    @qg786 5 років тому +1

    I've been thinking about my arrows spine/FOC this past few days. But I couldn't wrap my head around the different spine values. Now I know the lower the spine value the stiffer the arrow. Thanks Armin.

  • @geoffreyobrien6381
    @geoffreyobrien6381 5 років тому

    Now I know! Thanks. Great stuff.

  • @Taylor_in_Southern_Oregon
    @Taylor_in_Southern_Oregon 5 років тому

    Well done, thank you.

  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    @DANTHETUBEMAN 2 роки тому

    I have engrained the grain 🌾 weight for arrow now, thank you.

    • @DANTHETUBEMAN
      @DANTHETUBEMAN 2 роки тому

      I heard the meter comes from a drop of water on a Smith table. Dip a chop stock in a glass of water then let it drip in the table, it's vary consistent. Good measurement.

  • @tiobi6633
    @tiobi6633 3 роки тому +1

    Realy good to check back on some older vid.s and realize how much info there is. I recently started to make some arrows for myself and needed to dig up some specific terminologies. I tought, hey, i remember havig Armin talking about stuff i just need. A big thank you, again, for bringing the light on those defiitions. Well, explaned

  • @paleolithicgamer3411
    @paleolithicgamer3411 5 років тому

    Very good info Brother !

  • @fancymcclean6210
    @fancymcclean6210 5 років тому +2

    Thanks, Armin for explaining a few concepts of which I was unsure. I think the Imperial system can seem archaic and confusing to many. I grew up with the Imperial system and use the metric system as part of my profession so I'm very comfortable with both systems.

  • @archersnipe3855
    @archersnipe3855 5 років тому

    Veeeeery nice...will share it..Thank you

  • @rickydlayaute5387
    @rickydlayaute5387 5 років тому +1

    Second !!! 😄😄😄
    Thank's Armin for this usefull videos and explainations🙏😊🙏
    Richard Lionheart 😎🇫🇷

  • @cybitner6159
    @cybitner6159 2 роки тому

    Great information and easy to understand, I think you should have explained what can happen when you shoot an under spined arrow, if it breaks from being pushed forward there's a possibility that the arrow goes through your hand and that's bad lol

  • @carlosmelendez7148
    @carlosmelendez7148 5 років тому

    Thanks allways!

  • @mesopotamia-iq
    @mesopotamia-iq 5 років тому

    Wonderful video
    Thanks for sharing
    Greetings from Iraq

  • @tonyanddeb1012
    @tonyanddeb1012 3 роки тому

    Perfect! Thank you

  • @divyanshsahu430
    @divyanshsahu430 3 роки тому

    I can't thank you enough for this video

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  3 роки тому +1

      Welcome. Thank you for watching

  • @gordonallison1055
    @gordonallison1055 5 років тому

    looks a lovely day there in Malta.

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому

      yes finally summer started :D

  • @blairhayden8955
    @blairhayden8955 5 років тому +1

    So glad you explained gain, I have always been confused by that term. Question: While feathered flights are preferred, is there anything wrong with rubber flights?

  • @robsarchery9679
    @robsarchery9679 5 років тому

    Great job.

  • @antosavo3558
    @antosavo3558 4 місяці тому

    Hi Armin. Great video, as always. Can you please elaborate a bit also for tip weight - is a matter of taste or it has to be in a range, in sync with arrow weight as well. Thank you! Antonio

  • @robsarchery9679
    @robsarchery9679 4 роки тому

    Great lesson

  • @SigurdtheRyder
    @SigurdtheRyder 3 роки тому

    Armin I did make a discovery. Replacing an arrow tip with a heavier one it does indeed weaken the spine. However, if you use something like a brass insert, replacing the normal aluminum insert spine can actually stiffen especially if that insert is somewhat long. A 300 grain brass insert is fairly long and so you may habe to tune the arrow. I used a slightly longer arrow shaft and tried the shot, then remobed the insert and shorten it very slightly, replace the insert and try again until I get it as near as perfect as possible. I takes time and paitience to do this and I only to get much better penetration for large or dangerous game Ie ferral hog (boar) or other such....
    I hope my explanation made sense. A high foc arrow can penetrate heavy bone when done correctly with normal draw weights (40 to 60) in traditional bows.

  • @gizmonomono
    @gizmonomono 5 років тому

    Thank you very much 😁

  • @worldtraveler8372
    @worldtraveler8372 10 місяців тому

    Thank You!

  • @notapplicable531
    @notapplicable531 5 років тому +5

    Straight off to those that are crying about the use of Imperial measures, I'm no fan of the Imperial system, but frankly, using grains where the value is a whole number and not a fraction is easier to work with. The same is true for the spine of an arrow. One could take a half inch or 1.27 cm of flex and multiply by 1000 to get a whole number - 500 or 1270, but more to the point, "If everyone is using and understanding the same system, be it derived from the Imperial or the Metric, what is the problem?" Case is, archers and those in the archery industries have simply continued with what was used previously. Learn that system and accept that fact.

  • @johnhanley9946
    @johnhanley9946 5 років тому +1

    Lol, I actually understood all of that, amazing!

  • @robsarchery9679
    @robsarchery9679 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @benjaminlesieur4895
    @benjaminlesieur4895 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much Armin for all these explanations, it is true that today we can go loing in the science of archery, if we remain purely in a material and scientific dimension .
    But Life is not limited to the left brain! There is also the right, the intuition, the power of the Spirit on matter etc... Of course it requires to be lived and felt! I was wondering what exactly is the F value?
    I seem to have noticed a strong F value on a Simsek bow.
    Is this the raport between power and dimension?
    What impact in practice?
    Thank you very much Armin for these videos and exchange of Spirit!

  • @nikolausheinemann6566
    @nikolausheinemann6566 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Armin,
    Thank you very much. That means, when my bow maker wrote me to use 9-10gpp and a minim of 8.
    My bow has 32 pounds and i choose 10Gpp:
    X (arrow weight in Grains)
    10gpp= ---------
    32 (drawweight, i draw exactly 28")
    Follows : 10x32 = 320 Grains
    I buy an arrow with a total weight of 320 Grains I guess?

  • @Victorious_Reads
    @Victorious_Reads 5 років тому +2

    Hey Armin, thanks for explaining all those terms, I still had some missconceptions you cleared up!
    Small correction: with a heavy tip, you don't make the spine "weaker", as you say in the video. The arrow has to push the tip and accelerate it - the heavier the tip, the more force is needed to accelerate it, which makes the arrow either bend more than you would expect from its spine value (which is probably what you meant by "weaker"?) or bend so much that it breaks.
    So essentially, the heavier the tip the lower spine your arrow should be, or else you risk excessive flexing/damage to your arrow.

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому +1

      That is what I meant

    • @DM-sq3jm
      @DM-sq3jm 2 роки тому

      VE: although the spine if the shaft hasn't changed, the dynamic spine (how the arrow as a whole behaves) does change. A heavier point "weakens" dynamic spine while a lighter point "stiffens" dynamic spine. This is well documented in the archery world and is covered in every tuning manual from Olympic, to compound, to trad.

  • @martarmis
    @martarmis 2 роки тому

    Interesting comment about the spine of an arrow not impacting thumb release archers. I thought correct spine adjustment was mainly to benefit from a better archer paradox arrow recovery once out of the bow. Therefore enhancing performance and precision. Is the Archer paradox less present with a thumb released shot? All this only makes sense for non-center shot bows of course. Excellent video as always! Thanks a lot!

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  2 роки тому

      Does not affect that much as long as the arrows are stiffer than needed

  • @willywantoknow2563
    @willywantoknow2563 4 роки тому +1

    I've been making my own arrows lately, I find it a real art and tricky to match the arrow to the bow. Matching gpp & gpi...sorry for me, I love traditional wooden arrows .... make them as accurate as you can and they each seem to still have their own character of where they want to shoot....

  • @mindsofgreatness
    @mindsofgreatness 4 роки тому

    After watching this I learned so much. The arrows I got are wayyyy too heavy for the turkish alibow I have, 30# at 29" and I bought 30" arrows with 500 spine and 100 grain arrow tips. Great to know the standard of 10 grains per # and 1 grain = .065g so 30# x 10 = 300 x .065 = 19.5 grams
    So the ideal weight for arrows in my alibow turkish bow would be minimum 300 grain to 450 grain?

  • @eqlzr2
    @eqlzr2 5 років тому +1

    Thx! So, another reason(s) to tolerate the occasional flyer arrow off to the right when shooting thumb-draw. ;-)

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому

      no tolerate, accept and work on it :D

  • @sh4969
    @sh4969 Рік тому

    Very helpful new archer haven't covered this yet in my archery lessons, out of interest do you bow hunt or just do competition there is a Archery competition called Scorton Arrow been going since 1673

  • @shadowxp86
    @shadowxp86 3 роки тому

    This video gave so many input but only got few likes. Please do spread this knowledge among your fellow friends who are into archery.

  • @nikolacvetkovic2276
    @nikolacvetkovic2276 2 роки тому

    Because of that western way of measuring You just how long shaft of arrow is I ended up with buying 12 so called 29" arrows that I can barely pull through clicker although I have 75 cm from anchor to clicker at full draw

  • @permadynamicsnewzealand2698
    @permadynamicsnewzealand2698 5 років тому

    Thanks a lot for the info.
    How does that all relate to bamboo arrows with irregular thickness and tapered nature?
    I imagine thumb release helps and I am happy to have got into that early on thanks to your encouragement.

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому

      Bamboo is stiffer overall and heavier, so it is different. Might do a video once I get new bamboo arrows from somewhere

    • @permadynamicsnewzealand2698
      @permadynamicsnewzealand2698 5 років тому

      Thanks, what would be your bow of choice for self-made bamboo arrows?
      Have a strong urge to get into that more than making a bow.

    • @Sk0lzky
      @Sk0lzky 5 років тому

      Most historical wooden arrows were also tapered, either symmetrically (kinda barrel-shaped) or just like bamboo ones - the spine rule stays the same as with straight ones

  • @aal-e-ahmadhussain3123
    @aal-e-ahmadhussain3123 3 роки тому

    Salam & Peace Shaykh 😃
    So if my bow is 40# @ 28”, but I shoot at 32” which is 52#, would I calculate a 400 grain arrow as 400÷52 = 7.69gpp ?

  • @custardthepipecat6584
    @custardthepipecat6584 5 років тому +2

    we measure our arrows with a badger and weight with a cup of bees! things a little different in the shire. : /

  • @biomorph2
    @biomorph2 5 років тому

    Thank you very much!! Very good info!!! What is AMO? I'd be happy to know that, because I bought a Bear Kodiak and there's a measurement related to that term.... Thanks again 😊

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому

      That is the American standard of measuring bows. Archers agreed on that :) and it's fine for me

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому

      Regarding your bow it is the length of your bow measured in AMO standard, means nock to nock along the belly

    • @biomorph2
      @biomorph2 5 років тому

      Thank you very much dear Armin!!

  • @aleshain5479
    @aleshain5479 2 роки тому

    i have a question im shooting the tibetan qinghai from alibow alot and the arrows that i got with the bow are a bit to light how could i add weight to the arrow without messing up the spine too mutch? i tried a heavier tip but that makes the spine to weak

  • @cspec5729
    @cspec5729 4 роки тому

    Did you ever get around to doing a video on spine selection for thumb release?

  • @robertanderson4318
    @robertanderson4318 2 роки тому +1

    Slow it down a bit please. First time listening to terminology is important. You’ve done a great job. Yet the math one may need some time to ponder. Thank you. I did enjoy your video.

  • @abdullahelwan405
    @abdullahelwan405 4 роки тому

    10:41 first time ever Armin swears 😂

  • @Macovic
    @Macovic 5 днів тому

    What happens when not following this, except length?
    Oh, you gave som offer

  • @rickydlayaute5387
    @rickydlayaute5387 5 років тому

    These!!

  • @lennaertsih7434
    @lennaertsih7434 5 років тому

    What spines do you consider 'safe', when you shoot thumb release?

  • @striple6752
    @striple6752 5 років тому

    Like that

  • @haukefrahmann7849
    @haukefrahmann7849 2 роки тому +1

    What "should" be the lowest gpp?
    I have some arrows I like and with the bow right now it's about 10.4gpp.
    With the bow "I have in mind in case I get better" it would be 7.4gpp.

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  2 роки тому

      Depends on the bow and bowbuilder. The new speed Turkish by Nawalny as example can go down to 7gpp

  • @kurtb.hansen378
    @kurtb.hansen378 4 роки тому +1

    long live the metric system! grain pound inch foot ... is so not understandable.
    what type of arrow is suitable for my snake 26 (11.8 kilo) 60 inch (1.52 meters) ??

  • @mitchacho_
    @mitchacho_ 5 років тому +1

    Wow that sun came out of no where

  • @slowdancer5563
    @slowdancer5563 4 роки тому

    Just a little something of interest. A grain is 1/7000th of a pound. There are 7,000 grains in a pound.

  • @janedagger
    @janedagger 5 років тому +1

    My head hurts

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому +1

      no worries, mine to after reading some of the comments :D

  • @alessandrovaselli3757
    @alessandrovaselli3757 3 роки тому +1

    Sempre molto bravo, e f-value Cosa è?

  • @CarlitosMayo
    @CarlitosMayo 2 роки тому

    Long horsebows!

  • @walterward8164
    @walterward8164 4 роки тому +1

    10 to 15% nose heavy good. Heavier the point stronger the spine, in gradient to length. Check! ????
    (Spine needed) amended

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  4 роки тому +1

      the heavier the point, the weaker the spine

    • @walterward8164
      @walterward8164 4 роки тому

      @@ArminHirmer or am I confused in assuming spine # = strength 340

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  4 роки тому

      @@walterward8164 the smaller the number, the stiffer the arrow

    • @walterward8164
      @walterward8164 4 роки тому

      @@ArminHirmer and that's why I'm / was a tow truck driver. I always get things backwards.

  • @TheAegisClaw
    @TheAegisClaw 5 років тому +1

    I thought measurements were to the throat of the knock?

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому +1

      Always the place where the string sits

  • @StarGate960
    @StarGate960 5 років тому

    Which one ideal GPP for arrow 8, 9 or 10?

    • @StarGate960
      @StarGate960 5 років тому

      Is it important to get correct arrow FOC?
      or FOC only needed for hunting archery?

    • @StarGate960
      @StarGate960 5 років тому

      For spruce shaft is the spine always linear to the GPI and shaft weight?

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому

      Depends on the bow

    • @StarGate960
      @StarGate960 5 років тому

      Sorry i ask too many, maybe you can give me some information that i need..
      Thx alot before and after...,🙏

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  5 років тому

      Always good to have a balanced arrow

  • @sharonsharon2604
    @sharonsharon2604 5 років тому

    7th!

  • @hovchyhai7756
    @hovchyhai7756 5 років тому

    First

  • @Sk0lzky
    @Sk0lzky 5 років тому +1

    Still no f-value explanation :v

  • @bobnab2040
    @bobnab2040 3 роки тому

    So the guy that is concerned about all of this is trying to shoot the flies off the animal and not actually kill the game

  • @graphguy
    @graphguy 3 роки тому +2

    Grain weight is idiotic as imperial units.

  • @Slasher006
    @Slasher006 5 років тому +2

    The imperial system is by far the stupidest thing there is. inch grain pound feet cups... how hard can it be to use the simple metric system for archery in europe.

    • @ObelixCMM
      @ObelixCMM 5 років тому

      It shouldn't be hard to get both European bow manufacturers to agree on this ;)

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  4 роки тому +1

      I am not in the industry, I shoot arrows and use the actual terms :) start a petition and make Europe great again

  • @kurtb.hansen378
    @kurtb.hansen378 4 роки тому

    long live the metric system! grain pound inch foot ... is so not understandable.
    what type of arrow is suitable for my snake 26 (11.8 kilo) 60 inch (1.52 meters) ??

    • @ArminHirmer
      @ArminHirmer  4 роки тому

      Hi. I think it's enough to place your question once :)

    • @kurtb.hansen378
      @kurtb.hansen378 4 роки тому

      Armin Hirmer Wow thx Mr. Hirmer. Did not think you answered questions yrself. Thought I would be lucky if one of yr followers would know - therefore twice in two videos. Thank you again