Amateur Hour: Paul Forward on Traditional Bows

We talk to Blister reviewer (and medical doctor and lead heli guide), Paul Forward, about the art, ethics, and craftsmanship of traditional bows; when and how Paul became fascinated by them; and why we ought to appreciate their rich history and ethos, too.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Traditional Bow Hunter Magazine (1:53)
• Trad Life (4:38)
• Long Bows vs Recurve Bows (8:54)
• Trad Bows vs Telemark Skiers (19:34)
• Ethics of Traditional Bow Hunting (24:18)
• The Act / Art of Archery (25:58)
• “Bowyers” (35:22)
• Paul’s favorite bows (29:58)
• Self Bows (44:13)
• Custom Bows (49:24)
• Price Range of Traditional Bows (52:51)
• Arrows? (58:40)
• If you could be gifted any bow… (59:37)
• How long should a bow last? (1:02:47)
• Maintenance? (1:04:18)
• Final Thoughts: Good Archery Shops (1:07:13)

RELATED LINKS

• BLISTER Open Mic Series
• BLISTER Craft Collective

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• Blister Podcast
• Bikes & Big Ideas
• Off the Couch
• GEAR:30

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