Yumi - Bow Lengths

Bow Lengths

Height
of archer		 Arrow length Suggested
bow length
< 150 cm < 85 cm Sansun-zume (212 cm)
150–165 cm 85–90 cm Namisun (221 cm)
165–180 cm 90–100 cm Nisun-nobi (227 cm)
180–195 cm 100–105 cm Yonsun-nobi (233 cm)
195–205 cm 105–110 cm Rokusun-nobi (239 cm)
> 205 cm > 110 cm Hassun-nobi (245 cm)

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