Lars Andersen: Questions, Answers and New Archery
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- World’s fastest archer releases Q&A video as archery video reaches 30 million views on youtube
Master Archer Lars Andersen lifts the veil on some of
his secrets and answers criticism in new video
An internet phenomenon
If you’ve been anywhere near the internet lately, you’ll know that the world’s fastest archer is Danish and that his name is Lars Andersen. Andersen’s six minute archery video went viral soon after its release in late January, and has since been seen and discussed by millions of people across the world. It’s by far the most seen archery video ever, and has been shown on TV stations all over the world. Not only has the 50-year old Dane inspired people across the globe to take up archery, he’s also been bowled over with requests from archers interested in learning his more dynamic style of archery. And as always, when something hits the internet full force, there are parodies, critics, fans and deniers enough to blow anyone’s mind.
Populism and communication
Andersen is now world famous, but he’s also created debate in archery communities worldwide. Is it real? Is it all fake? Does he actually know what he’s talking about? In his famous video, Andersen tells that he has “re-invented ancient techniques”. Some archery experts reacted critically to the statement, and the amount of online debate that has followed has been truly staggering. This debate has prompted Andersen to make a short new video, explaining some things to critical viewers. And to make it interesting for everyone else, he’s spiced it up with some previously unreleased footage of him performing trick shots.
Grabbing an arrow, turning around and splitting another with it
In one shot Lars Andersen stands with his back to another archery, grabs the arrow shot at him without looking, and turns around and fires it at a stationary, upright arrow, which is split in two. Andersen remarks that this was just a lucky shot and that was the reason it didn’t end up in the previous video, but it still is quite impressive.
Working with professionals on future videos
Andersen has been criticized by some on account of his videos being filmed with low-quality equipment, and on shoestring budgets. Reality is that the videos he’s released before have been patched together from training videos and practice filming. For his next video he’s working with top-tier professionals, and the result is guaranteed to be visually stunning and full of new trick shots and mindblowing archery.
Until that video comes out, however, we’ll have to make do with this short Q&A video.
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FINAL WORDS
Thank you for watching my videos and for reading.
I will remove rude and dumb comments.
And I remove comments from "archery experts"
there know the whole truth about archery.
it is much more complicated ! - กีฬา
Considering some of the mockery he's faced in some of these videos, his response was particularly dignified and congenial.
What's more he was honest, and defended himself in a manner without stooping to the level of his detractors.
Well done.
+microwavebenis Yeah, was real big of him to admit that it was just luck the way he caught an arrow without looking.
+SquirrelKnight people are just finding ways to hurt some 1 who is just doind what their doing smh people these days zz
+SquirrelKnight he said they intentionally made populistic and simplistic attractive short video for youtube. To popularize archery. And +30 million viewers proved him right.
+ambientoccluser Lars was not writing a scientific peer reviewed paper. His lack of English also probably made him use a poor choice of words regarding discovering or what not.
+HarbingerOfTruth1 I've been shooting all my life, it's bloody obvious this man is skilled. I don't know why people like you have to criticize.
Brilliant way to engage your critics, teach a wonderful body of work and communicate with the world. Thank you.
Fascinating. Where is the original video? I haven't seen it.
Isabel Draves I believe it's this one, Iz: th-cam.com/video/BEG-ly9tQGk/w-d-xo.html
Over-deliver
"And that's ok" my favourite phrase
Omg yes he's not mad he's just happy humble and chill while debunking the haters
A real Chad dont fight back virgins
Right then was when I said, "this guy is awesome"
Humble is a lost trait. This man has it!
@@21muhammadikram82 you say "chad" and "virgin". It is very obvious you dont respond how he does lol.
Now THIS is how you handle criticism,
a) by laughing along with the trolls
b) by not taking yourself to seriously
and
c) by being a humble down to earth kind of guy.
That’s the thing not a lot of people know about trolls. They only do it to get some type of reaction. If you laugh with them, they lose.
"You don't have to pull down your intelligent level when you talk to somebody who can't achieve what you have achieved, they are just stupid fellas".
I saw a lot of comments that they tell he is full of shit, because of his light bow he uses. I mean they are really stupid af, XD many asian countries they use small bow, fit for them will make more easy to use (except Japanese), and more easy to use means it is flexible to shoot while riding horses (Chinese, Mongolian, Vietnamese battles, with forest terrain, heavy bow is not reccomended) or even you can shoot and run. They also prefer to made their own bow from tree branches. XD there is no right and wrong in archery history, it is all about skill, no matter what kind of bow they use. This guy is actually good, he maybe wrong about the history, but he earns my respect, to remind all this sinking history that people don't give a shit about it at present. But I think this guy had to practice many times to relflect and catch the arrow, his video has been cut for sure. XD
I agree with everything you said. However, you left out the one thing this video is sadly lacking. That being Lars actually responding to criticism rather than strawmen and cherry-picked critiques.
@@taylorhaws6402 ;-) k
Lars has integrity.
How *MOST* normal youtubers response to haters: passive aggressive, joking, meming, lying and *DABBING *
How Lars Anderson replies: "I understand why some dont believe in me,and also I will explain why they are wrong by doing the things that are said impossible" *does the impossible and tells the truth*
Jaden Nono but most of the points he addressed he admitted the veracity of them and kinda blended his explanation a bit to cover it.
Ie: the back quiver, back stepped from never used in history to not very widely used. While I could understand this from a linguist standpoint since his native language isn’t English, he isn’t refuting the claim he is changing his claim slightly. I will say he is being civil though so I applaud him for that.
@@midshipman8654 Nothing wrong with that...
Let me introduce to you watame a cute vtuber
Thanks Lars, I was actually dreaming to become a famous musician, now everyone will think I'm some archer :(
Lars Andersson hha LOL,
***** he is different lars anderson, LOL
Lars Andersson Hahahahaha, you forgot the baseball player.
Lars Andersson lol
+Lars Andersson maybe you should try archery. So you can shoot people who don't like your music. haha
I'm on team lars all the way. This guy seems really intelligent, well researched, and particularly well practiced. Theory from internet personalities goes out the door in the face of videos showing action.
Hater’s gonna hate Lars is just good enough to make them hate. My family and I love your passion for the bow and it has brought us closer because we also love trying more traditional archery. Thank you for sharing
Gotta love the people and the internet. This guy has spent 10 years of his life researching and practicing something to become a master at, and some keyboard warrior who never shot a bow after boy scouts has an opinion.
clvinning Everyone has a opinion, dude. And everyone has the right to express that opinion, or at least they should.
SirMuffinCat 2 books, and the video he made wasn't arguement... it was a demonstration. Exactly how do you plan to prove that it's a lie?
He may be a poor academic historian, but people's doubts about speed shooting and the thumb technique are unjustified.
For instance the thumb technique is prominant in the east like mongols, chinese, indians and koreans, and also a vital skill in japanese samurai culture (see kyujutsu and kyudo)
For speed shooting, in the case of horse archers, shooting quickly and accurately is a necessity in war as opposed to a controlled volley from a battalion of infantry archers wielding heavier bows.
This is also true for skirmish warriors that need to use run and shoot techniques, as they are not heavily armoured infantry standing on a fortified position with guarded flanks that can afford to stand and take a proper aim.
He isn't actually using the thumb technique (which he should be if he were following Arab Archery in detail). He is just doing a 3-finger grip on the right side of the bow. Which is perfectly okay of course.
Most of there points are true and he corrects himself here
He's definitely a neat guy. I can see the arguments that there are still some aspects in his style that wouldn't work against several opponents (armored, for example. That arrow will probably have a rough time piercing underarmor and padding), but I really love his personality and classy responses. He acts more mature then those who go against him, and my respect for him as really climbed.
+Emnuzuse Alor Yes, he has a good honest personality. From what he's suggesting, the same technique can be applied to the more powerful long bow. Though, he doesn't have enough strength for it. I guess to train for long bow, you need to be have good physical fitness and a good understanding of the technique Lars rediscovered. :)
+Emnuzuse Alor Watch his original video again and you'll see that his arrows still pierced armor :)
+Cody Woodsmanson light armor with holes. He meant like full on steel Chest plate and stuff...
+Emnuzuse Alor Speed shooting wouldn't work against any opponent you'd realistically expect an archer to face. If I put on a heavy winter jacket it'll stop an arrow fired from 30lb bow. Lars does trick shooting. Not putting him down, trick shooting is different than combat or sport shooting but no worse or better. He is an entertainer and what he does is entertaining but the claims that he makes about combat archery are 100% bullshit in the exact same way as a stage magician claiming that the devil grants them supernatural powers.
+Alejandro Gonzales chest plate or full plate was built to deflect sword, axe and arrow in the first place, even those people with longbow and stationary position wont pierce thru it anyway, so his style was better most of the time
unless those hater challenge him to somekind of shooting target that detects arrow pressure, nobody would ever know if his fire is weaker than your average stationary, slow shooter (most archer spend the time for aiming anyway), which i believe nobody would dare anyway
"He cheated"
Translation: "I can't do it so neither can he."
Ha. exactly
I can’t wait for your book!! What an amazing accomplishment. I love that you approach skeptics with compassion and kindness. May you be healthy, happy, safe, and have all you need.
I know that I am commenting a year late but dang Lars can take the haters like a champ
David Bob sure he can
David Bob he's a great archer but sadly he's a liar :(
Meelo what do you mean with dat
Marcus Figved in the other video he made a lot of false claims about archery, probably to make people think he's better than e actually is.
That's not to say that he's a bad archer cause I think he's great.
David Bob ikr
THe amount of modesty is humbling. YOure really gifted and not afraid to say their is always a bigger fish.
Law of Jante is a very Scandinavian thing.
Lars, you’ve added an enormous amount of understanding of what can actually be done with a bow. Ignore the naysayers and keep on your quest to educate those among us who actually value your skill and understanding of what archery is capable of.
It doesn't matter whose technique you're using, or what book you learned it from, it's just extremely impressive what you can do with archery! Love your videos!
This dude is the real deal. Much respect for Lars.
People can't stand having their mythos upended.
You gunned 'em down buddy.
One by one... you took the haters down.
You did it with style and class.
You ROCK!
I think you mean "bowed" them down.
SciMultimedia haha I was gonna say that
he took 5 seconds of a 15 minute video and ignored the rest, what a champ, what a legend
I love how honest you are it shows that you’re trying to be the best you can and not just do it for the camera
you sir....are a BADASS.
excellent reply to all the haters.
RESPECT
That girl turned off comments and the like meter. Rip
Aka "admitted defeat".
What her name?
a dumb bitch talking about shit she knows nothing about, makes me sad really
david mope Who cares. She's a woman, knows fuck all.
Proli Exactly
Everything you've Done is amazing, keep it up man! And your English isn't too bad!
SquirtleTime He actually speaks better English than most Americans I know.
John Bovee Ditto
John Bovee you're so full of shit.
Craig Draper He's referreing to street slang.
Craig Draper
Wow... Really??? I can find at least fifty ways to argue a point or tell someone that they're wrong without having to resort to using 4 lettered words...
Just goes to show you the level of linguistic skills most people have nowadays.
im just baiting you bro Actually I wasn't referring to the street slang, or lack thereof. He actually has a better grasp of the English language than most people in North America
Lars is just incredible. His knowledge and practice are amazing. He makes excellent job on archery. Maybe it differce from modern way of archery. Bow can be easy weapon to produce and keep without government permission.
This guy is an absolute boss
Not you but him
Like A Baaws Lol why
I have meet him...
Like A Baaws Tell me your story, sounds interesting.
Long story. Do you know LARP?
after hearing you speak i can tell you are the real deal :) you definitely have integrity
I love his danish accent
maybe it may seem like a douchy thing to say for most people but it seems like this guy is serious. I don't think that he can somehow sense an arrow with spooky powers but he was probably trying to explain that it(5:40) is something you have to do naturally without "thinking" because you have to be so quick.
@@skydragon3857 muscle memory maybe?
@@lynxplayz8474 yes I think muscle memory is perfect for doing things without stopping to think about it etc
JustinBieber it’s not called being a douchebag I know that feeling. Not in archery but in other things I can like sense something and just unconsciously do it
One thing I've learned is there will always be haters in this world, they simply choose to berate, condemn, complain, and hate on....simply because they themselves can not do....great videos, great responses, and keep up being you for us who enjoy your skills, thx Lars
This man is awesome. I personally think it is outstanding what he has taught himself to do, and yet people still want to criticize his amazing skill.
you have respect from me.not so much for skills but for you personality..respect
He is so friking cocky. I have meet him in real life. SOOO COCKY!
+Like A Baaws i dont think that he is cocky. he just seems like a very awkward person :))
He is soooo cocky
+srbin pravoslavac I feel the opposite. His skills are impressive, maybe not practical but that's largely irrelevant for modern archery anyways. What he's capable of is impressive, regardless of the context imo.
My access to his personality is severely limited and therefor my words here are essentially gossip. But from the get-go I've imagined him as cocky and baaws's description of an encounter with him doesn't surprise me at all.
I should probably mention I'm not trying to talk shit at all. I may not admire it but I don't consider cockiness inherently problematic and I think this video demonstrates a healthy balance. He admitted to the original videos over the top nature and was able to address detractors without veering into arrogance, and I respect that.
+HenkibenkiSan I think that may be a misconception due to his thick accent. When unfamiliar with a language you're bound to seem a bit awkward trying to speak it, y'know? 'Cuz beyond the language barrier this guy just exudes confidence, which is quite the opposite of awkwardness.
+Baaws ! I don't see anything wrong with being cocky when you actually have the skill. xD If you're really that good at something, the boundary between arrogance and legitimate pride in what you've learned becomes a lot smaller.
It really is a good thing you took the time to respectfully address some complaints against you. You're a cool guy in my book.
Lars you've proven yourself not only to be an incredibly skilled archer but also a class act. Keep the videos coming, they're educational and exciting.
I am your Big Fans from INDONESIA. Dont listen to hater, coz they always hate. You are the best archer i've ever seen so far.. you are doing great man.. Keep the world looking at you👏👏👏👏
What a real gentleman. His responses were dignified and honest. This is a man who has dedicated years to a skill that most will never be able to do. I look forward to any future videos from Lars, and I hope it’s soon.
This guy is awesome and has full respect from me
Lars, thank you so much for your dedication and demonstration.
every now and again you come across something on YT that genuinely amazes you, you know something you never thought possible, didn't exist in your mind until you saw it with your own eyes etc - this is it right here for me, I just keep watching his videos over and over and still can't believe how quick and precise he is, well done Sir I am impressed.
That's the most danish accent ever xD You are awesome, man!
Not only a fantastic archer but a kind soul much love to all.
Considering what a difficult language is, I must give him credit for mastering American English. (I learned while taking Swedish that Norwegians consider Danish to be a throat disease, because so many of the vowels are pronounced using the back of the throat). I find his channel very helpful.
🤣🤣
English is kind of secondary languange in Denmark.
I mean people do learn it where I come from, but I had actual trip to Denmark, and it is an actual languange for them.
So... yey, free credit for all Danish! ^^
What an awesome dream come true to learn from you! Thank you for posting your videos online so we can learn a bit, even if not in person. I can't wait to try those trick shots myself.
Well done Lars i am glad you made the video. Good luck with the response.
nice lar's don't worry what other say you can do what you said you can do that all matter i do archery too.
Impressive Lars
Great skill (feel the arrow and nothing else) sounds like the sakki test to me ?
Lol I see you was in the video there Anthony.
Aaron McGlade
I know nothing about archery. But I do know if zombies trapped me in a sporting goods store with 10 archers, I'm killing 9 snobby archers and handing all of their arrows to you.
ManageableRapTactics maybe if one of them was like some Olympic target shooter is keep them too. You know the guys who can like taste the wind and hear the rotation of the earth. Maybe one day your gonna need to hit a light switch across a football field or something. Just Lars and that guy.
you could split the arrows ya know
This is the comment that matters.
He shoots trucks?? How very strange.
Lol
There are so many critics in every field just because they cannot do it themselves and they are jealous.
You are the best, and I admire your skills beyond the myths in archery world.
Great respect for this great master of archery, Lars Andersen! Your videos inspire a lot of people all over the world. Do not waste your energy on haters.
The haters just jealous your skill.
yeah !
This guy needs to become a superhero. RIP Hawkeye.
This guy is actually an idiot
you are idiot -_-
This guy is a cheat and fraud who should be removed from the internet forever.
Please watch the video 'A Response to Lars Andersen: a New Level of Archery' to see how Lars tricks people without sufficient nowledge into believing him. Lars doesn't deserve to have a single good word said about him. He's like the Andrew Wakefield of archery.
+Łukasz Golowanow whatched that video already, and they are just complaining about the fact that he was inaccurate with the dates and some background, those spoiled brats like you didn't even mention how hard or how amazing is to put all this knowledge, one that "everybody knows", into practice, that's just repugnant to see, hate over appreciation, but ppl like you are comfortable doing that, the internet.
he is hawk-eyes Garfunkel or vise versa
Thank you so much for all your dedication. You have made the world a better place. For keeping this knowledge alive and sharing it with others.
4:25 - 4:53 YES! Thank you, Lars, for addressing that. Especially with the method/s used in these videos; looks like the index finger over the right side of the arrow like the Persians used.
I've used the Mediterranean draw for years, started shooting this way off the right side of the bow last year, and it didn't take long at all to pick it up. I have tighter groupings now within a year and a half, using the right side, than twice that long using the traditional method. I also use ambidextrous bows so I tend to practice both the left and right sides.
This is a perfect response video. So honest and polite.
No matter what they say, your authenticity and pure heartedness is what makes you a Genius and a Master Archer, you're a legend to me Lars GOD bless you
Haters are always going to hate, trolls are always going to troll. You've definitely inspired me, Lars. I think what you've accomplished is nothing short of awesomeness! ;-)
Lars thank you, you have opened my mind even further to ancient warfare and archery, I'm blown away by your revelations about warfare and your personal skills, cheers from Scotland 🏴
When Lars addresses the woman critic and says she didn't read or show everything but then says, ".. and that's ok"... Great guy and an AWESOME attitude!!!
You are an amazing being. Thank you for existing and for doing what you love.
Lars, you're a rockstar archer. Keep going!
There will always be critics who try to tear down your accomplishments. Unfortunately that's just human nature. It takes incredible skill and talent to do what you do. Respect.
That is the most beautiful, truthful and humble reaction video i have ever seen ... by far!
5:46 He can "feel the arrow'' coming towards him. this man is insane.
He is one bad ass mo
Spider-sense confirmed.
Yeah right!
Archers instinct, same with people blocking arrows with shields its like they could feel where to put up the shield correctly, its a trained fact too by using blunt arrows long time ago, still takes skill to put up the shield correctly, but thru time the shields got longer and bigger thus minimizing the skill to block.
Everyone has that instinct , for example when ur walking around and u feel like someone is walking behind u , that’s the same exact feeling but with arrows.
Lars you are the man , what an archer!!!! I have bought the book Arab archery since watching you, thank you for showing us all you do
You are obviously an awesome, honest, earnest and artistic person. I think archery can be approached from many directions and the way performance artists do it is poetic, vital and seems to yield some of the best results. If it were a life or death situation/zombie apocalypse I don't know whether humanity would be better off in the hands of Bruce Campbell who had only had time to watch a.) Lars' Magnum Opus or b.) The Push.
Your amazing Lars. You give archers goals to improve their own skill. Forget those that are skeptics. They just don't have the will to practice for hours on end and expect to be able to do what you can. Keep up the good work!
Tbh I didn't find anyone doubting at his skill.
Just people saying that he's incorrect about historical facts, and that he uses weaker bow than average, and his shots wouldn't do as much in actual combat.
You are a legend in your own right Lars, ignore these pricks!
am i the only one who sees that this is mostly about the terminology and specific dialogue used...might have something to do with him not speaking perfect English. i could master archery and then translate it poorly to German and get everyone confused...yes it means i suck at German but not at archery. (this is an analogy, i DO in fact suck at archery, just to clarify) so yea we could sit and splice together historical images and snippits and opinions to either confirm or bust the whole narration but the fact remains...the dude is robin-hooding arrows, hitting moving soda tabs and firing extraordinarily fast so why does it matter HOW he go there? lars obviously has some communication issues but the guy can fucking shoot. catching an arrow isnt less difficult just because he doesnt English good. were focusing on the wrong thing. its a video about archery...not how amazing lars is at being a teacher. even if the history is inaccurate, that is some damn good shooting. hes not a history professor people...hes an archer. maybe lets be concerned about the archery.
u said it
well, I'm assuming the basis of the criticism comes from the implied "combat" application of the techniques.
You wouldn't pierce any armour (not even a gambeson, I'd bet) with a low poundage bow, and you wouldn't catch an arrow from a warbow with your hand in a situation where your life would depend on it. Lars himself clearly doesn't deny that, nor does he deny that most of what we know comes from pictures.. And those depend on artists actually knowing the subject matter - I'm pretty sure most of them weren't skilled archers, hell, a lot of them couldn't even get bodily proportions right - how can you expect them to draw an archer's grip on the string correctly?
Not saying Lars isn't skilled though, he is. Just not not as an ancient god of war, raining countless arrows on his enemies, hitting every single one in the helmet visors and piercing plate mail left and right (which is what quite a few people seem to believe). Again, I don't think he considers himself one.
feeling the arrow like he says in the last question is actually true to have that much skill it has to be instinctive
well most martial art and weapon arts is an instictive, a trained instict that one's must went through rigorous training to obtains it. that is why discipline in training is a must. not just in that even in other area of skill labor. funny there is one commenters in other martial arts YT that said martial artist dont know more than non martial artist about martial art...leave me speechless that twat is.
Blah Blahsen I literally came to this same realization as I was watching this viseo
It's amazing how much an open, honest, good-natured and even playful response to criticism stands out as something remarkable on TH-cam.
Maturity and sense of self. You're a good man, Lars.
Agreed. However, he does fall down the pit that most TH-camrs fall down. That being only responding to strawmen and cherry-picking his weakest criticisms instead of actually responding to the most brought up and important claims against his video.
Lars, sir, try not to bother youself with other's opinion. You have achieved admirable thing and opened many eyes to the exciting possibilities. For one, it gave me a new prospect on how deadly well trained archers can be.
sir I respect you and your high level of archery
my question is:are you taking students
He NEEDS to do that, because i really want to learn this style.
Looks his other videos man. He already have student. And he trained Egdsy in the robin hood remake who come out this month
MrSmilest I KNEW THE NEW ROBIN HOOD FILM WAS USING HIS STYLE!
Only if the students are Hollywood actors
Claudia Blackwood teach me master
I can't believe people would question the authenticity of your shooting... Maybe for a world record, it will be necessary to verify the details. But the shots look good, and it will take a lot of effort to fool so many people. Only an expert archer can have so much consistency when shooting such difficult shots in this video and your previous videos. You are a hero for me Lars Andersen, please keep doing what you are doing. The skill and history lessons are a double prize from your videos.
Very few of his critics are skeptical of his skill. The main problem stems from the misinformation about history and archery that his videos spread.
@@taylorhaws6402 Oh? And what is this misinformation? Can you quote exact phrases that he said, or at least provide the minute and second in the video, and links to other videos that he has made? In this video he has already made an adequate defense of everything that has been claimed against him, so I don't exactly understand what you are trying to argue.
@@couchking1 Just to name a few, I will copy and paste my response to someone who asked a similar question.
First of all, Lars claims that historically, people did not put the arrow on the left side of the bow, and this is just a recent idea. However, people throughout history have used various archery techniques depending on the goal of the archer. Some of these techniques involved putting the arrow on the left, some on the right.
Both sides have advantages and disadvantages.
He also says that shooting at a stationary, two-dimensional target is not something that archers did historically. This is completely untrue. Archers have always used stationary targets because it is the most simple way to practice archery. The targets may not have always looked exactly like our modern targets, but many of them did look remarkably similar. Stationary, two-dimensional targets are not simply a modern invention.
His most inaccurate video, he has taken down, so credit goes to him for that. But I still feel it has done harm in spreading misinformation. Just to prove that he actually made this video, here is a link to a response to the video.
th-cam.com/video/pO8l8wAZBTI/w-d-xo.html
In the video, he makes several points. The first is that volley fire was useless because people could just raise a shield. This claim is utterly ridiculous and anyone who does the bare minimum amount of research will know this is not true. Volley fire is often misrepresented in movies and media, but it was still very prevalent.
He also says that from a long distance, people can dodge arrows, so archery was not used at long ranges. That’s right, Lars claims that the bow and arrow is not a long-range weapon! Yes, arrows are easy to dodge at long distances, but bows were primarily used in large groups shooting at large groups rather than single archers shooting at one individual.
In this very video, Lars shows a misunderstanding of what the archer's paradox is. The bending of an arrow is not a paradox. A paradox is a set of variables that contradict one another. The archer's paradox is the fact that the shaft of the bow is in the way of the arrow, and therefore should not go straight when loosed, but it does. The flexing of the arrow in flight is the solution to the archer's paradox as the arrow will bend around the bow and continue to flex back and forth while flying.
Lars misinforms his audience about the overall historical prevalence and practicality of speed-shooting. It looks cool and at first glance, it seems like it would be practical. However, when we think about things logically, archers throughout history have rarely ever been put in a situation where speed-shooting is necessary. On the battlefield, archers would shoot in groups, so there would always be dozens of arrows in the air, thus essentially eliminating the need for extream rates of fire, and at distances where speed-shooting would be necessary, weapons such as spears or other types of polearms would be far more effective. One of the only ways speed-shooting was used in combat was horse archers. Lars’ technique is good, but it wouldn't work for a horse archer. Imagine galloping on horseback through a battlefield while holding a dozen arrows by the nocks between your fingers.
And finally, what I consider to be the biggest problem with his content of all, and the reason so many archers are mad at him, he claims that his style of archery is the best possible type in all forms, and people who practice other forms of archery are using inferior techniques. What Lars does is impressive, but it is not the best technique for all situations. It is not as good for firing accurately over long distances, and shooting from the right side of the bow necessitates the use of the thumb draw, which will limit the draw weight of the bow he is using. If Lars entered an archery competition, even a barebow one, he would lose. If he went bowhunting, he would have no clue what he was doing. When shooting at disks thrown into the air at high speeds, lars is unmatched.
You sir got me into archery. I'm enjoying it so much it has really enlightened my life so much. Thank you
What happened to you? 2years training in the mountains? I need to see more stuff from you.
Maybe he spent five years on a hellish island...
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And wears a mask and green hoodie ?
what the fuck else is there to do?he shoots arrows faster than anybody.he can curve an arrow around a target.catch arrows etc.and he is not slowing down in his skill
this was the most amazing response to trolls, haters and sceptics i have seen :D respect for your honesty and not leveling your self down to their level ! You are a truly inspiring archer!
Freaking amazing man, you are one hell of an archer and a genius to reach that level of archery skill.
Lars Anderson, I thoroughly appreciated your video it shows how truly effective the bow is and was in combat. As you have said what you are doing has been done for thousands of years before you. I cannot imagine how proficient archers were back in the day when they started training from childhood. Love you man.
This is great. This level of Mastery at ANYTHING takes untold hours, day and years. I have enjoyed shooting a bow since childhood, almost 60 years ago, and I never dreamed of this. Thank you Sir for taking the time to share and explain.
When someone is truly exceptional, like you, Lars, there will always be many jealous critics. Keep doing what you're doing, and I look forward to many more videos from you.
Nice, thanks Lars. This is a real strength of character to be able to admit one's shortcomings and yet be great at what he does.
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I have always Preached to my kids that there are always going to be Haters, because Haters Love to Hate! You are Awesome at shooting a Bow, whether you split the Arrow at Three feet or Ten Feet!
I am an Archer and realize the difficulty in what you are doing.
Keep up the good work.
You are a master, then there is a crowd full of ignorants and then there are the ones who really appreciate how good you are! Keep going forward, you are an inspiration
Not that you had to respond to ANYONE, but I'm glad you did.
iam intrested in archery and iam using to see all your video's... its so easy to read books and think it easy to do so in archery.... but once you hold your bow and arrow... its so hard to do so as you do so.. yes i agree it what all you did it.. it was done in past,, more than that... but today's date its so hard to understand bcos we just belive in legendry stories.. but we are so happy that you are doing it... its not a fun of archery...respect for your ancestors who was once a great archery where now they are not existed to teach you...i respect for Lars Andersen through his work...dont give attention on negative people.. be happy and be positive.... we want to see more and more works from you...
What a humble and honorable response to the criticisms. You distinguished yourself on a higher level. Masha Allah. Excellent work my friend. Ya Hadik Allah.
Awesome video Lars! Have you ever made a bow yourself?
IGarrettI Yeah he makes his own bows too. You can read it at his own website 23.dk/testforside2.html
IGarrettI lars is a bit of a do it all, he makes everything himself pretty much :P fx the machine that rotates 3 disk's that he shoots at in the main video, he made himself :P so yes he also makes bows himself :) - consultant and friend to lars
He wrecked that annoying chick who doesn't do her research. I watched her video and it seemed like nitpicking and misplaced anger.
in the comment section she was just insulting Lars rather than making an objective claim. I dont get where her anger comes from.
I mean does she even do archery? ... no? Then yeah wtf lady
I agree with you (thumbs up). Does anyone have a link to that chick video?
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Its calle response to lars Andersen . The uploader is skepticallypwnd you can easiily find it
Thank you!
there will always be haters... and only one Lars Andersen! Love your skill mate
His skill is not the problem. Most of his "haters" are simply pointing out the fact that he is spreading misinformation and perpetuating myths about history and archery.
This dude is beast!
This guy is a like frickin jedi!
Bud don't worried about people who want to make fun of you or saying anyone can do what you do there'salways that kindo people . You have a great talent and is fun watching your videos thank you very much.
I love you bro! You give me inspiration and I am so happy to see how you have evolved and become so gosh dang legendary!!!! I studied so many history books and thought you were the only one actually teaching true combat archery. The Arabs kept archery books and combat manuals. My step father from Iran says in his younger days they taught archery the way you shoot. The quiver is only for transporting and they used baskets or had the arrows brought to them.
People underestimate people. We can really get extremely good at anything we work hard at but a lot of people seem to doubt this.
"People who carry a full cup, are unable to drink at different fountains, people who have no cup, can drink where ever they want"
I am glad you do not take the negativity of others to heart, but for you to turn around, agree with some of their comments and then inform them in detail with truth and facts, that is a mastery all of it's own.
I recently started archery with my wife. It’s been great so far and your videos have made me more excited to get better but i have a long way to go
I’ve never seen anything like this in my life. Just goes to show, if you have the will, you can do anything in life!! Lars, you are awesome!
you are the God of archery.
*speed archery, Brian Ferguson is still more accurate according to Lars himself
stunt archery not practical archery
when he say that?
Say that when he is firing lots of arrows in quick succession at you. No doubt it would work at close range, it's pretty obvious.
No he is not ... He is basically learning from the historical and book which is Muhammad create ..
More videos please! I love listening you explain archery techniques and history!
I've been shooting bows a long time everything you say mister Anderson is spot on you rock brother hope your doing good in these times god bless
Fantastic video, you are a joy to watch and the way you research and learn these ancient techniques is wonderful. Keep up the great work.
Nice way to block out the haters with out having to use spoons. Nice video lars
Lars, you are a BOSS. Thank you for making this video. God bless you.
You're such an inspiration!
I have nothing but respect for your archery skill and nothing but respect for your character.