Bow Lengths
| Height of archer |
Arrow length | Suggested bow length |
|---|---|---|
| < 150 cm | < 85 cm | Sansun-zume (212 cm) |
| 150–165 cm | 85–90 cm | Namisun (221 cm) |
| 165–180 cm | 90–100 cm | Nisun-nobi (227 cm) |
| 180–195 cm | 100–105 cm | Yonsun-nobi (233 cm) |
| 195–205 cm | 105–110 cm | Rokusun-nobi (239 cm) |
| > 205 cm | > 110 cm | Hassun-nobi (245 cm) |
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