How to install bowstring to a traditional bow?

Why do you need to unstring a traditional bow?
When not in use, the bow must be unstringed to "rest" and maintain its optimal condition. The ancients said "stretching and relaxing" means that the bow should be unstringed when not in use. Therefore, stringing and unstringing have become two sets of actions that must be performed every time you shoot arrows.
Most traditional bows have a certain degree of recurvature. If the correct method is not used to string the bow, it may cause serious damage to the bow, so stringing must be done carefully. Traditional bow stringing method.
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The first method is a common method. This method can be used for bows with not too large recurvature and not too large poundage. The specific action is to buckle the lower bow tip on the ankle of the left foot, cross the right leg over the bow belly, hold the upper bow tip with the right hand to bend the bow upward, and then hang the string with the left hand. This method is also called the "looking back at the moon" method.
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The second method, the so-called "military" stringing method, is a common method used by ancient armies and is suitable for bows with not too large recurvature. The specific action is to step on the lower bow tip with your left foot, press the bow belly on the thigh of your right leg, hold the bow handle with your left hand, and bend the upper bow tip with your right hand. The bow string is pre-set on the bow arm, and the right hand pushes the bow string to the upper bow tip and hangs it while bending the bow.
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The third method is the cross-legged stringing method, which is the safest method and is not prone to accidents. It is suitable for bows with a large recurvature.
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The fourth method is also cross-legged, but you need another person to help you hang the bow string.
This method is also the most recommended method. When you want to string a more expensive bow, it is best to use this method.
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The fifth method is the so-called horseback stringing method. It is said that this method can also be used on horseback, but it is difficult to master and is not recommended.
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The sixth method is to use the stringing rope.