Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, 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 SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast Bikes & Big Ideas Off the Couch GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.