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Erenhill Turkish Leather Bow – Modern Reflex Horsebow
The Erenhill Turkish Leather Bow is a modern reflex horsebow inspired by traditional Turkish and Ottoman archery.
It is available under the Erenhill brand in draw weights from 15 to 45 lb @ 28″.
Its lightweight and compact design makes it suitable for traditional, instinctive, Asian, dynamic, 3D and horse archery.
What is a Turkish bow?
Traditional Turkish bows are compact reflex bows historically associated with Turkish and Ottoman archery.
Historical examples were composite bows made using wood, horn, sinew and natural adhesives.
The modern Erenhill model uses contemporary materials while retaining the compact reflex concept.
Modern construction
The bow uses:
- fiberglass limbs,
- teak wood siyahs,
- teak wood handle,
- synthetic leather covering,
- painted decoration,
- Dacron bowstring.
It is not an exact historical composite-bow replica.
What does 40 lb @ 28″ mean?
A marking such as:
40 lb @ 28″
means that the bow reaches approximately 40 pounds of draw weight at a draw length of 28 inches.
At shorter draw lengths, the actual force is lower.
At longer draw lengths, it increases.
How much can draw weight increase?
A practical example for this Turkish bow is:
40 lb @ 28″ → approximately 56 lb @ 32″
This illustrates why nominal draw weight should always be considered together with actual draw length.
It should not be interpreted as a universal linear increase per inch.
Maximum recommended draw
The maximum recommended draw length is:
31″
Archers should not use 32″ as a normal shooting draw length.
What is stacking?
Stacking is the region where the force required for each additional amount of draw begins increasing more sharply.
For this model, more pronounced stacking begins at approximately:
32″
This is approximately one inch beyond the maximum recommended draw length.
Thumb draw
Turkish and other Asian archery traditions are strongly associated with thumb draw.
Because thumb draw may produce a different actual draw length from Mediterranean release, archers should measure their draw using the technique they intend to shoot.
Arrow spine and actual draw weight
Arrow spine should be selected according to the actual draw weight at the archer's actual draw length.
The nominal value measured at 28″ is only the reference value.
Arrow selection should also consider:
- arrow length,
- total arrow weight,
- point weight,
- shooting technique.
Compact and lightweight design
The bow is 129 cm long and weighs approximately 450 g.
Its compact dimensions support fast and natural handling during traditional, dynamic and mounted shooting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 40 lb @ 28″ mean?
It means approximately 40 lb of draw weight at a 28-inch draw.
Does a 40 lb bow remain 40 lb at longer draw lengths?
No. Actual draw weight increases as draw length increases.
What can a 40 lb Turkish bow reach at 32″?
Approximately 56 lb in the stated example.
What is the maximum recommended draw length?
31″.
When does stacking begin?
More pronounced stacking begins at approximately 32″.
Is 32″ a recommended draw length?
No. It is already beyond the recommended maximum.
What draw weights are available?
15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 lb @ 28″.
Is Erenhill the manufacturer?
Erenhill is the brand under which this model is offered.
Is it a historical replica?
No. It is a modern reflex bow inspired by traditional Turkish and Ottoman bow designs.
What materials are used?
Fiberglass limbs, teak wood handle and siyahs, synthetic leather covering and a Dacron bowstring.
Is it suitable for thumb draw?
Yes. The design is suitable for traditional Asian shooting techniques, including thumb draw.
How should arrow spine be selected?
According to actual draw weight at the archer's actual draw length, not only the nominal value measured at 28″.
Final Summary
The Erenhill Turkish Leather Bow is a lightweight modern reflex horsebow inspired by Turkish and Ottoman archery.
Available draw weights are:
15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 lb @ 28″.
The nominal draw weight is measured at 28 inches and actual draw weight increases with longer draw lengths.
A practical example is:
40 lb @ 28″ → approximately 56 lb @ 32″.
The maximum recommended draw length is 31″, while more pronounced stacking begins at approximately 32″, around one inch beyond the recommended maximum.
The bow measures 129 cm, weighs approximately 450 g and uses fiberglass limbs, teak wood siyahs and handle, synthetic leather covering and a Dacron bowstring.
It is a modern functional traditional bow inspired by historical Turkish designs rather than an exact historical composite-bow replica.