Surakjeong Archery Range


There's the traditional building that every traditional archery range apparently has.

This swing is off to the side, in the area that's facing imminent redevelopment. Someone thought it was necessary to put that tape up on the swing.

From up here, we could look down on the archery range.

There was a heavy rain that we observed from shelter. You can see the three main targets in the distance on the left.

It was pretty strong but lasted maybe only 20 minutes.

Before the rain stopped, archers came out.

A look at how they pose right before drawing the bow.

Here's Andrew, an experienced practitioner who invited me here.






I wasn't happy with the metal pole behind his hand, so I tried a few times to pose him better.

Note the thumb ring he's wearing, which he uses for a Turkish-style technique.

He was telling me those three targets are each supposed to be the size of a man on horseback. I told him it might sound more impressive if he made them sound smaller than they are.

From this distance, he was able to hit the target a few times.




I had a peek in the traditional building.

To the left were the real traditional bows, which have to be stored with humidity and temperature control.

And some trophies.

I followed them out to collect arrows.

Looking back at where the arrows are fired from.



More people came out after lunch.

A look from behind at the firing line.

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