WIAWIS PT-X
History influences modern bow hunting.
What is inspiration for me? The Wiawis PT-X is a project inspired by the historical archery innovations of Korea. This project does not reinvent or improve the practice, but rather introduces a new historical alternative.
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2025
TO SHOW THAT INSPIRATION ISN’T CONFINED TO THE PRESENT. ANYTHING, NO MATTER HOW OLD OR OVERLOOKED, CAN BECOME THE FOUNDATION FOR SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW.
The pyeonjeon (편전) is a short arrow used during the 918 for its faster speed and effectiveness than traditional long arrows.
Due to its size, it requires a device called a tongah (통아)—a bamboo chamber. This setup allows the archer to draw the bow fully while shooting the shorter arrow.
- A shorter arrow travels a faster speed compared to a traditional arrow.
- The short arrow can fully pierce through the target due to its increased speed and velocity.
- The small bow, arrows, and quiver allow for quick mobility.
- A shorter arrow travels a shorter distance compared to a traditional arrow.
- Must use an advanced technique called overdrawing: drawing the bow past the face rather than to the eye, to generate more tension and compensate for the shorter distance.
THE GOAL :
APPLY THESE INNOVATIONS & COMPENSATE FOR THE WEAKNESSES THROUGH MODERN TECH
APPLY THESE INNOVATIONS & COMPENSATE FOR THE WEAKNESSES THROUGH MODERN TECH
A reverse draw is a type of orientation that flips the traditional bow orientation.
Most commonly seen within crossbows to also help compensate for the distance with their shorter arrows.
Most commonly seen within crossbows to also help compensate for the distance with their shorter arrows.
Load the arrow through the front stabilizer, clip it to the string, and attach the release aid through the chamber’s side slit.
Grip the chamber’s angled side handle with your non-dominant hand, and use the release aid to draw the string back.
At a full 18-inch draw, press the release-aid trigger to fire. This three-step sequence demonstrates the firing process.
The modern tongah (chamber) cohesively integrates within the main riser, acting as a guide for the short arrow.
The Tongah features a front stabilizer for release tension, with a side slot that allows for the release aid to clip onto the string
The Tongah features a front stabilizer for release tension, with a side slot that allows for the release aid to clip onto the string
The new pyeonjeon features a carbon fiber rod with a three-spoke aerodynamic tip.
The new materials and architecture allow for lighter weight and faster speeds.
The new materials and architecture allow for lighter weight and faster speeds.
WIAWIS PT-X Deconstructed
For hunters seeking a new method of effectiveness with a touch of history.
Combining historic innovations with modern materials to create a tangible product that delivers a new experience.
HISTORY REIMAGINED