Comanche Bow vs Cherokee Bow - Which Bow is Faster?

In this video we compare the Cherokee and Comanche style bows side by side to see which one is faster and has a better performance. Both bows are the same draw weight, draw length, length, and wood species.The only difference is the design. We tested both bows using the same arrow. What bow do you think will win? Watch to find out!

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[tristenfosbery]

Awesome video. Would love to see some more comparisons

[plantmanbee]

This is no real test except one bow against another bow. Each stave has different capability. THE Cherokee bow historically was a ~ 60 inch D bow, unbacked, and back east it was Black Locust was most common. Out here in OK we tend to use Osage Orange.

[bjornbjorn]

Watching from Denmark, and really enjoy your video. But to be honest... do you call that a snow storm?

[phaizonosborne]

That's a poor example of a Cherokee style D bow. Cherokee bows are supposed to be as long as the man is tall. This isn't a very good comparison at all just saying.

[christopherfriess]

Just recently came across your videos this is the second one I've watched I was wondering do you make these bows and sell them

[barrycherry]

That is not a Cherokee bow, Cherokee bows we’re much longer and made of Black locust according to museum bows and we make them that way here in Kentucky

[dega]

Thanks for this video. What is the tip width of the Comanche bow? 3/8 of an inch?

[RobertGareau-zb]

what does deer meat take like? is it similar to beef?

[chucklearnslithics]

Out of curiosity, what's your draw length on a 42" bow?

[marcelomallo]

Cuantas libras de fuerza existe en ese disparo con un arco tan corto?

[nocapbussin]

You are shooting the bows incorrectly. Youre using a European 3 finger draw, the natives used a pinch-grip, especially the Comanche. In order to put the bows to the test you should use the proper draw grips to get the right feel for drawing and releasing

[nakoawarrior]

Well that was interesting, ....I believe in the 80's crossbows were 160 FPS and they killed the shit out of deer.
And the arrows are the same I'd opt hazelnut as a shaft, ... heavier gives greater penetration..

[press-mitrevski]

the comamche shot their bows low, and they shot fast, very fast

[RedmanOutdoors]

You would have to make both bows with the same wood to make it fair lol totally not fair can't use rawhide 😮 totally pissing of the Cherokee you didn't even show the tiller weight lmfao 😆