The throwing arrow is called hand-throwing arrow in the northern part of China. There are three forms of play, so there are also three kinds of throwing arrows. One is the pure iron arrow, as thick as a small finger and about 30 cm long, with a triangular head just like an arrow shot from a bow. The arrow shaft is thinner immediately after the head than the other end so as to balance the weight when throwing. The weight of the arrow is about 325 grams. The iron arrow is used by beginners for practice.
The second kind of throwing arrow is made of iron and bamboo. The arrow head is made of iron and the shaft is made of bamboo with a feather-shaped end Because the shaft is lighter, when you throw it, it drifts easily. The feather-shaped end will keep it balanced and straight. It is about 27 cm long and about 100 grams in weight. The bamboo for the shaft must be hard and straight without knots and twists. This kind of arrow is useful for further practice.
The third kind of arrow is made totally of bamboo without an arrow head and feather. Just cut the bamboo so it has a tip on the head and thickens out below the tip, like a chopstick but with a pointed head. This kind of arrow is easy to make and convenient to use. When you master the use of this arrow, chopsticks, or tree twigs can be used instead and the effect is the same. Other hidden weapons must be carried with, whereas replacements for this kind of arrow are found everywhere.
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