BIG SWALLOW (NAGY FECSKE) – STEPPE-NOMAD CHILDREN BOW FROM LAJOS KASSAI (25-45#)
Price: 259 EUR
Traditional Horsebow for Older Children, Teenagers and Junior Archers
The Big Swallow (Nagy Fecske) is a handcrafted traditional steppe-nomad horsebow designed by internationally renowned bowyer Lajos Kassai. Developed specifically for older children, teenagers and junior archers, it bridges the gap between youth bows and full-sized adult horsebows while preserving authentic steppe archery characteristics.
The Big Swallow offers greater draw length and higher draw weight options than the Small Swallow model, making it an excellent choice for growing archers who need a more powerful bow without immediately transitioning to a full adult-sized traditional bow.
Why Choose the Big Swallow Bow?
The Big Swallow was created to solve a common challenge in traditional archery: finding a genuine horsebow that matches the strength and draw length of developing archers.
Key Benefits
- Designed specifically for older children and teenagers
- Authentic steppe-nomad horsebow profile
- Handmade by the Kassai workshop in Hungary
- Excellent transition from children’s bows to adult horsebows
- Suitable for horseback archery training
- Lightweight and maneuverable design
- Durable fiberglass construction
- Genuine leather covering
- Ashwood siyahs and grip
- Multiple colour customisation options
- One-year manufacturer warranty
Unlike many junior bows that are simply reduced-power adult models, the Big Swallow was designed around the physical requirements of younger archers while maintaining the handling and shooting characteristics of traditional Eurasian horsebows.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Big Swallow (Nagy Fecske) |
| Bow Type | Traditional Steppe-Nomad Horsebow |
| Bowyer | Lajos Kassai |
| Draw Weight | 25–45 lbs |
| Maximum Draw Length | 30 inches |
| Measured At | 28 inches |
| String Length | 122 cm (48″) |
| Construction | Fiberglass, Leather and Ashwood |
| Covering | Genuine Leather |
| Binding | Silk |
| Recommended Users | Teenagers and Junior Archers |
| Country of Manufacture | Hungary |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
Who Is This Bow For?
Teenagers Advancing in Traditional Archery
The Big Swallow is ideal for young archers who have outgrown children’s bows and require greater draw length, improved performance and higher draw weight options.
Junior Horseback Archers
The compact steppe-nomad design makes the bow suitable for mounted archery training while remaining manageable for younger riders.
Traditional Archery Clubs
Many clubs use the Big Swallow as an intermediate training bow because it allows students to progress toward adult equipment without a dramatic increase in size or weight.
Parents Seeking a Serious Archery Bow
For families looking beyond beginner or toy archery equipment, the Big Swallow provides a genuine traditional bow designed for skill development and long-term use.
The Evolution of the Swallow Series
For many years young archers faced limited choices. Children’s bows were often lightweight toys with little connection to historical archery traditions, while adult bows could be too large and demanding for younger users.
To address this gap, Lajos Kassai created the Swallow series.
The Small Swallow and Big Swallow models were developed specifically for younger archers while preserving the design principles of traditional steppe-nomad bows. This allows children and teenagers to learn proper traditional shooting techniques from the beginning using authentic equipment.
The Big Swallow represents the next stage in that progression, offering more power and a longer draw length for archers who are ready to advance.
About Lajos Kassai
Lajos Kassai is one of the most influential figures in modern horseback archery. Through decades of bow making, historical research and mounted archery competition, he helped revive traditional horse archery worldwide.
His bows are known for combining historical inspiration with practical shooting performance, making them popular among traditional archers, horseback archers and historical archery enthusiasts around the world.
The Big Swallow follows the same philosophy: authentic design, reliable construction and practical usability.
Materials and Craftsmanship
Every Big Swallow bow is handcrafted using carefully selected materials chosen for durability and traditional aesthetics.
Fiberglass Core
Provides reliable performance and weather resistance while maintaining consistent shooting characteristics.
Genuine Leather Covering
Protects the bow and creates an authentic traditional appearance.
Ashwood Siyahs and Grip
Deliver the classic look and feel associated with traditional Eurasian horsebows.
Silk Binding
Adds durability and elegant traditional finishing details.
Customisation Options
The Big Swallow can be personalised to reflect individual preferences.
Available options include:
- Choice of leather colours
- Choice of binding colours
- Decorative leather ornaments
- Custom leather embroidery
These customisation options allow every bow to become a unique piece of traditional archery equipment.
Why Steppe-Nomad Bows Remain Popular
Steppe-nomad bows were developed by mounted cultures across the Eurasian steppes, where compactness, speed and maneuverability were essential.
Their highly recurved profile stores significant energy despite a relatively short overall length, making them ideal for horseback archery and instinctive shooting.
Modern traditional archers continue to value these characteristics because they provide:
- Fast arrow speed
- Smooth shooting performance
- Compact handling
- Historical authenticity
- Excellent maneuverability
The Big Swallow introduces these benefits to the next generation of traditional archers.
Recommended Draw Weight Guide
| Archer Type | Recommended Draw Weight |
|---|---|
| Young Teenagers | 25–30 lbs |
| Beginner Teenagers | 25–35 lbs |
| Intermediate Junior Archers | 30–40 lbs |
| Strong Junior Archers | 40–45 lbs |
Choosing the correct draw weight is more important than selecting the heaviest bow. Proper technique and consistent practice lead to better long-term results than excessive draw weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Big Swallow is designed primarily for older children, teenagers and junior archers. Suitability depends on the archer’s draw length and physical strength.
The Big Swallow offers a longer draw length and higher draw weight range, making it better suited to older or stronger young archers.
Yes. The Big Swallow is a genuine steppe-nomad horsebow designed by Lajos Kassai and built according to traditional horsebow principles.
Yes. Its compact dimensions and traditional design make it suitable for horseback archery training and mounted shooting practice.
The maximum recommended draw length is 30 inches.
The Big Swallow (Nagy Fecske) by Lajos Kassai is an outstanding traditional horsebow for teenagers and junior archers who are ready to progress beyond children’s equipment. Combining authentic steppe-nomad design, handcrafted Hungarian craftsmanship and practical shooting performance, it provides an ideal transition toward full-sized traditional horsebows while preserving the rich heritage of Eurasian mounted archery.
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Big Swallow (Nagy Fecske) Bow by Lajos Kassai | Traditional Steppe-Nomad Horsebow for Young Archers
Discover the Big Swallow (Nagy Fecske) traditional horsebow by Lajos Kassai. A handcrafted steppe-nomad bow designed for older children, teenagers and junior horseback archers seeking authentic traditional archery performance.
Product Brand: Kassai
Product Currency: EUR
Product Price: 259
Product In Stock: InStock
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