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Black Swan Carbon Classic Hybrid

Black Swan Carbon Classic Hybrid

Black Swan Carbon Classic Hybrid by Pete Ward article copyright 62″ Carbon Hybrid Review Black Swan Carbon Classic Hybrid longbow Reflex / Deflex limbs 62″ / 49# AMO /54# True Draw Brace 6 1/2″ -7 1/2″ 10 strand DF97 black string 59″ Black Swan bows are not a new kid on the block. Arvid Danielson […]

Spirit II Longbow

Spirit II Longbow

Spirit II Longbow by Pete Ward article copyright After many hundreds of shots from the Spirit II, I am ready to pass on my thoughts about this silky smooth drawing longbow. The Spirit II I am reviewing is 51# at 28″/ 62″ long. This is a very nice bow to shoot. The Spirit II has […]

Vario Feather Clipper

Vario Feather Clipper

Vario Feather Clipper by Pete Ward article copyright Since receiving the Vario Feather Clipper from Eternal Archery my arrows have taken a new look and way of flying. Not only is it cheaper to cut your own fletches, this clipper allows you to custom make them. The Vario comes with 1 cutting blade from a […]

Custom Flemish Twist Bowstrings

Custom Flemish Twist Bowstrings

Custom Flemish Twist Bowstrings by Pete Ward article copyright Often we don’t think about a custom string when it is time for a replacement. We go to the nearest shop and buy something over the counter and put it on our bow. Many times we don’t know what the material is or if it will […]

Alequa Kids Bow Review

Alequa Kids Bow Review

Alequa Kids Bow Review by Pete Ward article copyright Maker: Mike Gibson Bowyer Specifications: 36″ Red Oak Kids Self Bow, 5#at15″ This is a very special review to introduce the tiny tots to archery and all the fun things we take for granted. Emily is my assistant for this review and she is also my […]

Van Gorkam Stalker Boots

Van Gorkam Stalker Boots

Van Gorkam Stalker Boots Gear Review by Pete Ward article copyright Van Gorkom Boots are a “made for your feet” custom boot that will provide many years of service with normal upkeep. Charles Van Gorkom has been making world class hiking boots for 28 years, and has become widely known to the hiking community, however […]

Massie M 3 Piece Recurve

Massie M 3 Piece Recurve

Massie M 3 Piece Recurve by Pete Ward article copyright Superb hardly describes the craftsmanship of the Massie “M” recurve. Jeff Massie has created a bow that is wonderful in every aspect. The detail in fit and finish is flawless. This bow also shoots as good as it looks. I was instantly impressed after the […]

Herbs Leatherworks Gear Review

Herbs Leatherworks Gear Review

Herbs Leatherworks Gear Review by Pete Ward article copyright Herbs Leatherworks and traditional archery supply is making some of the nicest Quivers and Arm Guards that I have seen. They are all hand made with quality hides and fasteners. Along with lacing they are also stitched for added strength. The quiver that I received from […]

Bubbas Dud Ranch

Bubbas Dud Ranch

Bubbas Dud Ranch by Gary Benton article copyright “I got me one of them ideas Mule,” Bubba said as he sipped his hot coffee at the kitchen table in his mobile home. He had a far away look to his eyes as he spoke to me and I got a feeling of butterflies in my […]

Hand Me The Chips, Please

Hand Me The Chips, Please

Hand Me The Chips, Please by Gary Benton article copyright When I was young, my cousin Bubba got the idea for a days activities from watchin’ television. It seems some gov’ner and special big city folks were seen on the tube a-throwin’ cow chips. I had then, and still do, a difficult time understandin’ why […]