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 LINKSBLISTER Open Mic SeriesBLISTER Craft CollectiveSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.