[Michael Mercier]

t finally came!!!
I was like a kid on Christmas when I got in the driveway and saw the package leaning against the house. I got my New World Arbalest crossbow in the mail a couple days ago. I was floored by the quality and I thought I would share it with everyone.
I will be figuring out its distance and other specs at a later time, but I can sure tell you it will put a bolt through 18 gauge steel at 20 feet with ease.

I was happy with the rush job he put on it since I have a faire to attend shortly, but I wasn't really happy with the lack of responses to emails I sent. I know he has multiple addresses so I was confused as to which to write him at. David is a great guy (who I am sure is very busy) and he puts out an amazing product. If you can afford it I recommend getting one of his bows!

I got the "western bow" #2C with the steel prod upgrade which puts the draw at about 125lbs. If you can afford it, and you want a little more authenticity, I recommend getting the horn nut. The model I have comes with a carved plastic one which is bright white, and it kinda detracts from the overall look.

Mike

[Michael Mercier]

another picture

[Michael Mercier]

the aftermath of the target

[Jean Thibodeau]

Michael;

Congratulations nice looking crossbow.

At 125 # of draw weight I guess its still possible to draw it by hand but do you use a belt hook like was done historically ?
Would that be good option for you if you don't ?

I don't know if you know this but I wonder what was the typical draw weights of various types of crossbows: The maximum draw weight that is practical depending on method.

1) Using hands only.
2) Using a belt hook
3) Using a Cranequin
4) Using a pully system ( Maximum power siege crossbows. )

So I guess I wonder what was the relative power of different kind of crossbows historically ?

Does anybody make the heavier types in using rather than just display quality. I have seen large seige style crossbows offered for sale that have only very modest draw weights or pure display " non functional ' pieces.

The power of this 125 # draw weight does seem very impressive. I imagine that with a very large draw weight power would come more from heavier bolts at only a small increase of velocity rather than the same weight bolts at a much greater velocity: The bolt can't move faster than the speed of the string being pulled by the bow, and a heavier bow won't move the string much faster but will not be slowed down by a much heavier bolt: So, I'm guessing that there must be some mathematical formula dealing with draw weight versus bolt weight giving the most energy being transmited to the bolt.

Anyway don't want to Highjack your post but I was mulling over starting a topic asking these questions.

[Joe Fults]

Something that's on my someday list.

I can see what you mean about the plastic nut, but its still pretty cool.

[Nathan Robinson]

You can attach multiple photos to a single post. You don't need to make new posts like you do with other forum software.

[Steve Grisetti]

Nice looking crossbow. I hadn't thought much about those, before. Might be fun to get and use.

[Jason Daub]

Mike, That is a nice looking crossbow, I have been debating with myself as to wether one of the Central European Bows with 170lbs draw and horn nut would be more fun than the Vazul with 110lbs draw shown at www.horsebows.com Let us know how it shoots.
Jean, The other method of drawing a crossbow is by goats-foot lever, I am not sure as to the draw weights possible with each method of spanning but I do know that winch or cranquin drawn bows could break the 1200lbs mark. Take a look at the cossbows shown here, they are absolutely gorgeous www.period-crossbows.demon.co.uk