Introducing the newest, of the now legendary Quick Stick line; the 2015 60 inch QuickStick and the custom 62 inch Super QuickStick from Bearpaw in Germany.
The QuickStick is a hybrid longbow incorporating reflex-deflex design into it's bamboo limbs. This makes this shorter Longbow extremely fast to shoot and forgiving on the shooter. Bearpaw has layered black and white Mycarta in between beautiful Rosewood and Bubinga to create a low pistol grip handle that is comfortable and fits perfectly in my hand.
The Super QuickStick is the same design and materials just 2 inches longer in overall length and was made to accommodate my 32 inch draw length. The QuickStick is Bearpaw's signature bow, and they have many subtle variations to fit the shooting styles of all archers.
Henry Bodnik has said, "In our opinion, it's performance and comfort are brought to an optimum. This hybrid bow is a perfect mixture of longbow and recurve - with recurve performance and longbow appearance. Short, handy and quick!"
So why does Bearpaw in Germany make such a big deal about this little bow? For starters, it is incredibly fast for a longbow and even my 62 inch custom Super QuickStick is relatively short compared to other stick bows of equivalent power and speed. Bearpaw has accomplished this by crafting very strong, yet very narrow bamboo laminate limbs and multi layered mycarta tips that are guaranteed to last a lifetime. So confident is Henry in his bow design and construction that every bow from Bearpaw comes with a full warranty for 30 years!
What makes this bow so special though is how it feels shooting arrows. Many of us like the added stability that a stick bow provides, but are shocked, quite literally, with the amount of hand-shock that a longbow can produce. The reflex-deflex narrow bamboo limbs and layered Mycarta throughout the handle all but eliminate shot vibration.
…which makes it quiet too!
Stability means accuracy and these limbs are rock solid. Solid, non-twisty limbs are the hallmark of all longbows, and now with the QuickStick, that added accuracy doesn't come with cumbersome length, noise, and lack of power.
This custom 62 inch Super QuickStick which pulls 50 lbs. at 32 inches quickly became my new favorite bow. I can honestly say that it is the best bow I've ever shot. Easy to handle and easy on the eyes this bow has set the bar high for all other stick bows. Bearpaw has several models to choose from depending on your needs and budget.
I would highly recommend getting you hands on one for 3D shooting, target practice, or your next big hunting excursion. This bow will get the job done… like the man said, "short, handy, and quick."
For more information on purchasing the Quick Stick or Super Quick Stick visit:
Chris Unger, Bearpaw's head bowyer in Germany set out to design a bow with the perfect grip. The result was the Mohawk, 60 to 62 inch, take-down, Recurve. The bow comes in different lengths depending on the size and strength of the detachable limbs, and is a perfect beginner bow to anyone new to the sport of Traditional Archery
Being a 3 piece take-down has it's obvious advantages, like being easy to cart around with you, but it also gives you an advantage if you are just starting out in the sport of Instinctive archery.
Most new archers will buy a bow that is too heavy for their skill level, just so they can brag about shooting a really heavy bow. With the affordable, Mohawk, newbies can purchase the correct limb strength for their skill level and know that when they are ready for more power, all they need to do, is change the limbs. Bearpaw even has longbow limbs that will fit the Mohawk riser.
The Mohawk riser is made from layered walnut, mycarta and then walnut again. The limbs are bamboo and Bearpaw power glass, with a non-glare matt finish. The tips are also mycarta and can handle any string.
The bow draws smooth all the way through a 32 inch draw. The Mohawk shoots fast and quiet and would make an excellent hunting bow at draw weights over 40 pounds; it's key features include being rugged and dependable under all conditions.
At just over $400, the Mohawk from Bearpaw is an affordable yet expertly crafted arrow launching platform with a handle that nears perfection. Limbs are sold from 20 - 55 lbs. so there is a Mohawk for every archer, and every bow made by Bearpaw is backed by a 30 year warranty!
Hannah Gart of Karma Tales is now offering the Bearpaw Mohawk through her Wellness Adventure Outfitter business at www.KarmaTales.com. Hannah originally caught the attention of Henry Bodnik of Bearpaw when she made a video highlighting the Bearpaw Navajo. Hannah plans on expanding the line of Archery Equipment she offers to her students in Sonoma County California and to the world by highlighting Archery's more feminine qualities.
For more information on how Hannah is approaching one of the sacred arts, see her ArcherYoga video below.
The Wind Warrior is a very quick, low profile bow modeled after the Hungarian or Mongolian horse bows. White Wolf Archery is located in Thorn Hill, Tennessee, and they make Longbows, Recurves, and all sorts of beautifully hand crafted Archery kit.
On the Wind Warrior Website it explains, "As its name implies, the Wind Warrior is remarkably swift and imparts more kinetic energy into the arrow. This gives the bow a flatter trajectory, making it considerably easier to hit targets at a longer range." Hannah found the bow incredibly quick for such a light draw.
Not only is this 60 inch bow a very stable and fast shooter, but it will win best in show wherever it is taken. The turquoise colors in the riser match with the inlayed fabric covered limbs that Hannah was able to choose for herself, making this an instant favorite in her collection. Tony Semenuk, owner and head bowyer at White Wolf Archery says, "I have also continued to step out of the box with White Wolf. I now offer more colors, styles, and personalization than ever as customization has always been my priority. Like with anything else, give me the wood to do it and I'll find a way to make it."
Tony goes on to explain about the Wind Warrior, "this bow has a very small profile for the amount of limb that is actually coiled up and the riser of moves back towards the shooter by almost 3 inches, giving it a great early string weight. The Wind Warrior is immensely stable and is sure to land arrows right where you look. An all around amazing bow, it will steer you in the right direction for hunting, competition, and 3D."
"Wood is an old soul and every ring has its own story to tell. It's willing to teach us to speak its language and transform it into greatness. All we need to do is listen." For more information on White Wolf Archery and all of the their beautiful traditional equipment, please visit their website at: www.whitewolfarchery.com
The 9 inch Rinehart Field Target, or RFT for short, is a target that was designed to be taken anywhere. Rinehart's website proclaims the RFT, the ultimate go-anywhere practice partner. Hannah and I use ours behind our house on an old abandoned railway line. It is a breeze to carry with you.
It's made out of the same stuff as the Rinehart 18 - 1. I've had my 18 - 1 for 10 years, and it's still stopping arrows today, so I'm confident that this 'toss'able version will last for awhile.
It's got a heavier flat base, they say it has a lump of sand in there. This is to insure that the RFT always lands upright and ready. The RFT was made to be thrown.
Stump shooting is great, but in my experience, if you're loosing expensive arrows regularly, you won't go that often. Instead of looking for stumps to shoot, that could be thick on all sides with brush and undergrowth, now I'm looking for suitable backdrops that will stop my arrows if I miss this portable target. I find missing to be inevitable...
I'm shooting 50 pounds of draw with a 125 grain field point, and the RFT can easily stop my arrows. It was built to withstand the much faster feet per second modern compounds and crossbows, so all of you shooting traditional equipment will not shoot through this little target.
You just can't beat such a versatile little target for under 40 bucks. I ordered mine from 3Rivers Archery supply and I got them within a week. Throw it in the car, or down a hill, the Rinehart Field Target will always land on its base, and always give you something to shoot at.
For archery instinct this is Edward Seaton, reviewing the 9 inch Rinehart Field Target. Thanks for watching.
