Amateur Hour: Paul Forward on Traditional Bows (Ep.8)

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For our inaugural episode of Amateur Hour on CRAFTED, Jonathan talks 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.
Paul Forward
For our inaugural episode of Amateur Hour on CRAFTED, Jonathan talks 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.
Paul, age 12, with his first caribou & a recurve bow
For our inaugural episode of Amateur Hour on CRAFTED, Jonathan talks 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.
Paul's favorite bow, made by Toelke Traditional Archery
Amateur Hour: Paul Forward on Traditional Bows (Ep.8)
Amateur Hour: Paul Forward on Traditional Bows (Ep.8)
Amateur Hour: Paul Forward on Traditional Bows (Ep.8)

In our inaugural “Amateur Hour” episode, 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)

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2 comments on “Amateur Hour: Paul Forward on Traditional Bows (Ep.8)”

  2. Hi Aaron, It’s been done! I’ve never shot one but have heard of people doing it. I think it’d be pretty tough to hit a decent poundage for the draw weight but the overall construction isn’t crazy different.

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