Archery-related in Teheran?

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AxelKuesterMon May 02, 2005 4:11 pm

I will be at Teheran for ~3 weeks at begin of June (business travel, no holidays). Now I'm looking for interesting things, related to hornbows (or archery) there.

I would be glad if someone can give me some hints at Teheran or in a "reacheabe" distance.

Thanks in advance,
Axel

Stephen SelbyTue May 03, 2005 5:42 am

Sorry that I can't come up with specific names; but please contact Iran's national archery team, bacause I heard that the National Coach is interested in traditional archery and has some books/old bows.

Keep us posted.

S.

AxelKuesterTue May 03, 2005 7:07 am

Thanks Stephen for your info. Do you have a contact address (email would be best)?

Greetings, Axel

Stephen SelbyTue May 03, 2005 9:05 am

Check out http://www.atarn.org/letters/ltr_jan02.htm . The President is called Mr. Khosroo Shahbandi. Sorry, I don't have contact details for him.

S.

Jeno MajorMon Jul 18, 2005 3:55 pm

Let me have a question (actually I do not remember whether this subject has been discussed on the pages of the old ATARN):

Did the Sassanides use any finger protective measures for their two finger release? If yes, what?

Thanks in advance,
Jeno

BedeMon Jul 18, 2005 11:53 pm

From the evidence of the silver plates, I think they used a tab covering the two middle fingers. I made one with a strap that crossed over itself on the back of the hand and fastened at the wrist. It was easy to use and it did not get in the way or become misaligned.