[Ansteorra-archery] Period-ness, when is a bow not period due to the string?

[Joey Gauthier]

Much like you didn't cut your own arrow shafts or cast your own tips, using a modern string is more for safety than anything. There are period strings that could be used. But just like we used a 2 part epoxy to glue down the wood, horn, or bone reinforcement for the shafts, we'll use a modern method for the string to ensure a safer shoot on the range

In service,
Ld Griffin Fane
Archery Marshal, Eldern Hills

On Apr 16, 2013, at 12:11 AM, Frank Schalles <francisschalles at gmail.com> wrote:

> Excellent point. Thank you for your input.
> 
> Francois
> 
> On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Bill Tait <arwemakere at gmail.com> wrote:
>> We generally allow modern materials for safety reasons, as well as
>> availability. In An Tir, we follow (more or less) the "period" standard as
>> set forth in the IKAC.
>> 
>> WIlliam
>> 
>> 
>> On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 10:03 PM, Send mail to james-at-crouchet.com
>> <crouchet at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'd also bet the wood in the bow was not grown before 1600.
>>> 
>>> Doré
>>> 
>>> On Apr 15, 2013 10:39 PM, "Frank Schalles" <francisschalles at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Archers!
>>>> 
>>>> Is a long bow not period when it does not have a period string?
>>>> 
>>>> Even a Flemish string is made with modern material. So is a
>>>> period bow not period when using a modern string?
>>>> 
>>>> I seek a debate, wisdom, and common sense. Where do we draw the line?
>>>> 
>>>> Ld. Francois de Lions,
>>>> Keeper of the Royal Rounds,
>>>> Kingdom of Ansteorra
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