Synthetic Strings
Senbonzuru (good quality, namisun or nisun-nobi).......$7.99
Senbonzuru (good quality, yonsun-nobi or rokusun-nobi)..8.99
Hibiki (better quality, namisun or nisun-nobi).........12.99
Hibiki (better quality, yonsun-nobi)...................15.99
Hishou (better quality, namisun or nisun-nobi).........14.99
Hishou (better quality, yonsun-nobi)...................17.99


Hemp/Synthetic Mix Strings  (Hemp added to Tsuruwa)
Tenkyu Sui (best quality, namisun or nisun-nobi).......26.99
Tenkyu Sui(best quality, yonsun-nobi)..................30.99
Tenkyu Sui (best quality, rokusun-nobi)................32.99


Hemp Strings
Fuji (good quality, namisun or nisun-nobi).............29.99
Fuji (good quality, yonsun-nobi).......................35.99
Fuji (good quality, rokusun-nobi)......................44.99
Harukaze (better quality, namisun or nisun-nobi).......30.99
Harukaze (better quality, yonsun-nobi or rokusun-nobi).37.99
Taniguchi (high quality, namisun or nisun-nobi)........39.99
Taniguchi (high quality, yonsun-nobi)..................49.99
Taniguchi (high quality, rokusun-nobi).................59.99

* Additional cost for string weight (monme) over 2.0
* Hemp strings are not guaranteed against breakage

Tsuru are made from natural hemp fibers or from synthetic materials such as kevlar.
It goes without saying that the synthetic strings are more durable, but they will not produce
the clear sounds at the release that a natural string will. Natural strings are only recommended
for bamboo yumi and experienced kyudoka. Tsuru are also available in a mix of synthetic and hemp,
and are more durable than pure hemp strings.
Tsuru come in lengths that correspond to the different sizes of yumi (see illustration for size chart).
Natural tsuru also come in different weights or thicknesses known as monme (an ancient measurement).
The most common monme measurements for strings are 1.6, 1.8, and 2.0. These measurements coincide
with the pull strength of a yumi: 1.6 monme for any yumi up to fifteen kilograms, 1.8 monme for a
sixteen to seventeen kilogram yumi, and 2.0 monme for a yumi that is eighteen to twenty kilograms.
For yumi over 20 kg, 2.1 to 2.4 monme tsuru are also available.

* Please note that these recommendations are for experienced kyudoka.
Individual ability can affect the durability and length of use of the tsuru.

Plastic.........................$11.99
Rattan small w/leather strap.....55.99
Rattan large w/leather strap.....70.99
Sagegawa tsurumaki strap..........9.99
                    

Ukon (cloth sleeve cover).........................$9.99
Yumibukuro (cloth sleeve with ishizuki & tie).....24.99
Yumibukuro (vinyl sleeve with ishizuki)...........30.99
Yumibukuro (long vinyl sleeve with ishizuki)......35.99
Yumimaki (patterned cotton bow wrap)..............30.99
Clear Plastic Rain Case (fits bow and quiver).....11.69
Clear Plastic Rain Cover (fits 1 bow).............11.69