oh my gosh. the simple solution to the problem I'd been having playing max level druid/ranger doing AMTgard at the local park. I could never figure out how to put my bow away to move around. it makes it way more difficult being in a wheelchair too. But that hemp cord in the bow string is BRILLIANT! then just securing it to the quiver. and my GOSH that quiver is amazing and beautiful. wish I could have one just like it. always had trouble figuring out how to secure my quiver to my wheelchair as well.
The little quickdraw string is amazing 🤩🤩🤩 I love the quality and details on your gear! That's true dedication right there. I'm just starting with LARP and am about to finish my Ranger outfit inspired by Strider himself. But your gear is top tier level, I love it!
Love it. It does the job. Not sure I'd use the string carry idea...it works but I'd fear it getting snagged and losing my bow. That short bow is impressive. 40 pounds is suitable for light hunting, even taking smaller deer. Very Strider. I've made a similar quiver...need to finish my arrow bag...and do need to figure a way to tote my bow and possibly a bed roll along. As I'm going to actually use mine in hunting/bushcraft trips. I have 50 lbs hickory bows between 55 and 60 inches...not longbows but not really shortbows either
I'm not terribly concerned with losing the bow were it to get snagged on something...I'm fairly confident that if it snagged something I'd feel enough to know to check. Still, it may not be for everyone! Since the string sits behind the arrows and the bow's lower half essentially squeezes the quiver, it's pretty secure, but time will tell! Sounds like you're right up our alley. Thanks for watching!
Partly aesthetics, but mostly (as seen in the video) one needs a way to pull some of the arrow sock down into the quiver. This bunches the fabric around the arrow shafts, holding them still and keeping them silent in the woods.
Very nice all around! The quiver is gorgeous, the arrow sock window is genius, and the bow carrier is also brilliant. 46lb draw weight I imagine is well enough for small-mid game, and maybe picking off wargs if needed. Though I can't help but wonder if shepherd's slings would also be a good addition to a ranger's toolkit. Maybe like a Balearic style sling braided out of sisal or hemp, which granted could also function as tinder in a pinch if you wanted to shorten its tassel. Possibly worn as a belt, or as a bedroll or snapsack strap. I think it makes sense from a "leave no trace" standpoint for Tolkien-style rangers; the ammo is simple rocks and stones or clay bullets, maybe some leaden bullets in a pouch for orc ambushes or picking off long-distance targets, but as a result of their natural occurrences the former two will leave very indistinct evidence while packing a hefty punch equivalent in effectiveness to arrows, at least historically.
A sling of this sort would absolutely be a viable addition based on practicality, but Tolkien only ever wrote about Rangers being armed with "...spear and bow and sword" (See: RotK: The Passing of the Grey Company), and we as a society have chosen to follow that model. We have some members who portray Breelanders who carry shepherds slings, given the shepherding nature of the region, and the lack of weaponry noted for the residents.
@@middleearthreenactmentsoc That is true! I believe slings were mentioned as being used by the Balrogs during the fall of Gondolin, but I might be wrong. Of course those are Balrogs and not rangers, but it is neat that Tolkien did pay homage to slings in one form or another. That is also a really neat tidbit about your Breelander members!
@@CaspianT Yes, in the early Fall of Gondolin (published in the Book of Lost Tales) both the Balrogs and the defenders are described as using bows and slings. We as a society prefer to rely on his later materials, but there is still support for them. One of our members is building a Second Age native kit, including a sling based on the "casting-stone" carried by Tal-Elmar in that unfinished story.
There's a reference in LotR and one in The Hobbit of the "Bows of men" being made of Yew, including descriptions of the bows of the Uruk-Hai being "Like" to those of men.
@@terrysmith4831 Nothing so specific other than the term "longbow", which may have been vague or may have been intentional on Tolkien's part. Definitely no mentions of recurves in regards to Rangers, maybe none at all. We default to the Longbow profile, though this one is clearly short.
@@terrysmith4831 additionally, when first describing Faramir's men, Tolkien says "Two had great bows, almost of their own height...", which is quite suggestive of longbows!
I'm curious about the cost of this kit, both in real world and Middle Earth coinage. I'm sure it's something that would be built up over time (in both cases)
While this is true to an extent, we have to bear in mind when and for how long this bow will (or should) remain strung. When on the move during daytime, I keep it strung. A deer, a squirrel, or an Orc (!) will not give me time to string it before getting off a shot. At night, I stand as much likelihood of shooting a friend as a foe in the dark, so it is unstrung. If it weakens to the point of being unusable (which I've never experienced), I'll just make a new one. It's what a Ranger would do too.
The bow carrier system is brilliant. Such a common problem that you've addressed so easily!
Thank you! Sometimes the answer is absurdly simple, but this one's taken me 15 years of trying everything else to land on!
I second redhand’s comment! This quiver system and the bow storage is genius.
oh my gosh. the simple solution to the problem I'd been having playing max level druid/ranger doing AMTgard at the local park. I could never figure out how to put my bow away to move around. it makes it way more difficult being in a wheelchair too. But that hemp cord in the bow string is BRILLIANT! then just securing it to the quiver. and my GOSH that quiver is amazing and beautiful. wish I could have one just like it. always had trouble figuring out how to secure my quiver to my wheelchair as well.
That quiver and sling is bloody ingenious.
Thank you!
Wonderful craftsmanship and ingenuity! Keep up the great work and bring us more. Inspiring.
Thanks for watching!
Yes, very clever way to carry your bow. I also like your quiver.
Nice setup
The little quickdraw string is amazing 🤩🤩🤩 I love the quality and details on your gear! That's true dedication right there. I'm just starting with LARP and am about to finish my Ranger outfit inspired by Strider himself. But your gear is top tier level, I love it!
Quivers were designed with holes in them to draw arrows through, the arrow sock prevents that. Other than that your set up is brilliant!!
tip for knocks, burning in with hot wire can fire harden to prevent splitting
Great video series
Thanks for following along!
Beautiful work Ranger
Thank you!
Love it. It does the job. Not sure I'd use the string carry idea...it works but I'd fear it getting snagged and losing my bow.
That short bow is impressive. 40 pounds is suitable for light hunting, even taking smaller deer. Very Strider.
I've made a similar quiver...need to finish my arrow bag...and do need to figure a way to tote my bow and possibly a bed roll along. As I'm going to actually use mine in hunting/bushcraft trips.
I have 50 lbs hickory bows between 55 and 60 inches...not longbows but not really shortbows either
I'm not terribly concerned with losing the bow were it to get snagged on something...I'm fairly confident that if it snagged something I'd feel enough to know to check. Still, it may not be for everyone! Since the string sits behind the arrows and the bow's lower half essentially squeezes the quiver, it's pretty secure, but time will tell!
Sounds like you're right up our alley. Thanks for watching!
omg, i love that quiver. wish i could have one just like it. absolutely beautiful and seems extremely functional
Awesome!
Love it.
Great design! What do you keep in the underarm pouch?
Why the hole in the arrow holder? At the front between the leaf details I mean, curious.
Partly aesthetics, but mostly (as seen in the video) one needs a way to pull some of the arrow sock down into the quiver. This bunches the fabric around the arrow shafts, holding them still and keeping them silent in the woods.
Very nice all around! The quiver is gorgeous, the arrow sock window is genius, and the bow carrier is also brilliant. 46lb draw weight I imagine is well enough for small-mid game, and maybe picking off wargs if needed.
Though I can't help but wonder if shepherd's slings would also be a good addition to a ranger's toolkit. Maybe like a Balearic style sling braided out of sisal or hemp, which granted could also function as tinder in a pinch if you wanted to shorten its tassel. Possibly worn as a belt, or as a bedroll or snapsack strap.
I think it makes sense from a "leave no trace" standpoint for Tolkien-style rangers; the ammo is simple rocks and stones or clay bullets, maybe some leaden bullets in a pouch for orc ambushes or picking off long-distance targets, but as a result of their natural occurrences the former two will leave very indistinct evidence while packing a hefty punch equivalent in effectiveness to arrows, at least historically.
A sling of this sort would absolutely be a viable addition based on practicality, but Tolkien only ever wrote about Rangers being armed with "...spear and bow and sword" (See: RotK: The Passing of the Grey Company), and we as a society have chosen to follow that model. We have some members who portray Breelanders who carry shepherds slings, given the shepherding nature of the region, and the lack of weaponry noted for the residents.
@@middleearthreenactmentsoc That is true! I believe slings were mentioned as being used by the Balrogs during the fall of Gondolin, but I might be wrong. Of course those are Balrogs and not rangers, but it is neat that Tolkien did pay homage to slings in one form or another. That is also a really neat tidbit about your Breelander members!
@@CaspianT Yes, in the early Fall of Gondolin (published in the Book of Lost Tales) both the Balrogs and the defenders are described as using bows and slings. We as a society prefer to rely on his later materials, but there is still support for them. One of our members is building a Second Age native kit, including a sling based on the "casting-stone" carried by Tal-Elmar in that unfinished story.
@@CaspianT I don't remember that from FoG, but I'll haver to go look it up! It's been a minute since I read through that one.
Exquisite!
.... do you mark your broadhead shaft in a particular way, or do you just know your fletchings?
The broadhead is about 1.25" longer than the bodkins, so it stands taller.
I would LOVE one if those hood thingies...
Take a hoodie, cut from the shoulders, leaving only the top portion. Boom, homemade hood thingie.
Not very medieval, but functional though.
Where did you get that buckle if you dont mind telling?
Thank you for the new content! What is the bow string material made of?
This string is modern B55 Dacron, but replacing it with waxed linen is the plan.
Another wonderful vedio. I don't remember a description of a Ranger bow, what are you using as inspiration?
There's a reference in LotR and one in The Hobbit of the "Bows of men" being made of Yew, including descriptions of the bows of the Uruk-Hai being "Like" to those of men.
@@middleearthreenactmentsoc But nothing of shape or style? Long bow, short bow, recurve, ?
@@terrysmith4831 Nothing so specific other than the term "longbow", which may have been vague or may have been intentional on Tolkien's part. Definitely no mentions of recurves in regards to Rangers, maybe none at all. We default to the Longbow profile, though this one is clearly short.
@@terrysmith4831 additionally, when first describing Faramir's men, Tolkien says "Two had great bows, almost of their own height...", which is quite suggestive of longbows!
I'm curious about the cost of this kit, both in real world and Middle Earth coinage. I'm sure it's something that would be built up over time (in both cases)
I love that quiver! Is there a pattern for it or did you make it yourself?
if you keep the bow strung for long periods of time, it will lose its power
While this is true to an extent, we have to bear in mind when and for how long this bow will (or should) remain strung. When on the move during daytime, I keep it strung. A deer, a squirrel, or an Orc (!) will not give me time to string it before getting off a shot. At night, I stand as much likelihood of shooting a friend as a foe in the dark, so it is unstrung. If it weakens to the point of being unusable (which I've never experienced), I'll just make a new one. It's what a Ranger would do too.