Description
Askold bow – it is a traditional medium level recurve bow. This is stylization close of Asian bows. It is named after the prince of Kiev.
Historians respect that Askold resembled the dynasty of Prince Kyi – one of the founders of Kyiv. In the Tale of Bygone Years it is confirmed that Askold was a boyar of Rurik before the princess.
Mosaics of the metro station “Golden Gate” in Kyiv, which featuring ancient Rus’ Prince Askold
In 860, Askold completed the first documentation of Russia’s campaign against Constantinople, the capital of Byzantine. The siege of Constantinople lasted for a whole week, and according to the words of Photius, “the place was never put on the list,” as for a long time they called the fortress an attack. Emperor Michael III at this time fought with the Arabs in Asia Minor and the disturbances would eventually destroy his home. The war ended peacefully. The Russians’ assault on Tsargorod had a great resonance with the immediate world and, restoring its status and prestige of the empire, the emperor hastened back. The Venetian chronicler Leo the Deacon confirmed that those who had visited the Byzantine capital turned home “in triumph.”
Askold and Dir on the approaches to Constantinople
There are several versions of the origin of the name Askold. The most popular version interprets it as ancient Scandinavian Hǫskuldr, Haskuldr or Höskuldr. They are the namesake of the Black Sea tribe of the “royal” Scythians – the Skoloti, who, however, appeared in the 3rd century.
Askold is fiber glass laminated recurve bow, which suitable for horsbackarchery and for thumb ring shooting. The bowstring with fabric case is complete with the bow.
Materials: wood, fiberglass
String material: Dacron
Total length (Tip to tip along the belly): 57″
The length of the string: 51″
Draw weight: 25-45#
Max. draw length: average 32″ (depends of pounage and bow length)
