Hi. My friend is disabled, only shoots a 10lb bow. Not about the big guy bs. Its about enjoyment. Well said my friend. Always love your vids.♥️

The best advice i ever got from my archery instructor : when you sacrifice good form to be able to shoot the bow, its too heavy. Form over pounds every day. The striker looks very nice! great video Jim :)

I dropped from 50 to 35 earlier this year as I'm not getting to shoot as much as I'd like, learning the different arrow trajectory is a pain, but I'm now relatively ache free the next day. Putting 100+ points on my PB with the lower poundage sealed the deal for me.

What a smashing bow. I am loving wood now I'm older.

Brilliant that. Love your enthusiasm and excitement at getting the new bow. Your vids never get boring and always make me smile.

Shot the Classic TDR at the Pennsylvania NRA show in 2018, and just ordered mine last night (finally). Best shooting bow I've ever felt

I was shooting 65lbs for years and dropped to 60 and even that worked wonders for me to be way more accurate but I still shoot lots of arrows a week and shoot the 65 still too but will only hunt with my 60 or 55lb bow

Great advice as always !! If you are not a Hunter and just shoot paper or 3D don’t worry about poundage or speed !!! Personally I don’t care if my arrows have to take a bus to reach the target as long as I’m burning the center as i have been since dropping poundage with my longbows years ago !!! Have fun and stay injury free !!!

Man that blooper reel made my day

I can't believe it, I must be on the same wavelength as you. I litterally dropped to 35 pounds last week and am absolutely loving it and shooting much better. Thanks for all your great videos and dedication to archery! Keep on keeping on, Cheers!

Christmas in April--nothing better.

I have had to drop from 50 to 35. Haven't shot in a while, and had some medical issued as well. At least I am still able to shoot.

Spent a few months away from my bow in Japan... kept visualizing and using rubber bands but knew I'd need a traveling setup... at the same time I made a huge jump. After all those years being such a "traditionalist" without even knowing what Exactely that was... but tired of day form and missing, I started watching the Push guys, gap and crawl videos ... which I absolutely hated just a few years back... but the modern trad movement is cool! It really is. So I bought me a super short and aggressive VPA ilf longbow setup around 45# ... and it just arrived. Oh man! I can work on my form now, take it with me to Canada soon and even take it small game hunting. I'm definitely in the market for the new one piece longbow by my buddies from striker but needed a traveling bow. Only thing I notice is that I keep hitting my nose on nearly every shot when keeping the bow more vertical... maybe it is the release... but it causes idiotic amounts of pain and makes me lose my form. In any case... like your videos... but the last minute of this video was the non rambling side of you I'd really wanna watch all the time. Cheers

Indeed you are a very lucky man , what a beautiful bow can't wait to see you shoot it eagerly waiting for the video. Thanks for sharing the unboxing 👍👍👍

OMG I got the fever for a new bow....

its called getting old Jim, used to shoot 60lb AFB when I left the forces, down to 40lb now. Lovely new toy you got, have fun.

That was my bow in the catalog. Black phenolic and curly maple. Great combo. 43lbs.

I agree I'd rather put the arrow where u want it than try to shoot something I cant control properly. I have a damon howatt 65# hunter recurve I can shoot ok but I dont enjoy going out and shooting for fun all day with it. I feel alot more comfortable with a 45-50# bow and it's more relaxing and fun.

Your UPS guy must love you! Look forward to hearing more about the Striker soon.. keep up the great work!

Great video but please show us how it shoots, Love the outtakes keep up the good work

Thank you, I feel better about aging now. I am struggling with my 50# and may have to drop soon.

This year i reduced the drawweight from 55# sparrow and 50# pound anubis to 40# pound howatt and a 40# falco bow, just because it is more comfortable.

Good luck for qualification Jim. Rooting for you!

bloody hell, I wished someone gave me such a beautiful bow for free too... best wishes from Germany and shoot straight!

I just today got a bodnik slick stick in 35lb, I'd rather be able to shoot lots of arrows well than struggle and only get a couple in the kill zone. That and if I get proficient enough, a 35 pounder is legal for whitetail in Virginia!

Hi Jim, could you please make a video about canting and open stance in instinctive archery? keep posting, we all love your videos :) Thank you!

Gorgeous recurve! Yes, you should be in the catalog. ;) Striker, you did a great job! P.S. Bacon IS really tasty. Lol

Videos are looking CRISP grizz 👌🏻 lovely looking bow too lucky boy

That classic shoots so nice!

I shoot 40lbs and bought 20lb limbs for my wife. I swear the 20 lbs are more fun because of the extreme sensitivity to any flaw in your draw or release.

I gotta say the red elm looks great! I prefer it to the yellow fo’sure! Nice bow dude

That looks awesome I recently had to switch from right-hand to left-hand and I found a left-handed bow but it's 50 lb pull which turns out to be just a little too heavy need to find something a little lighter that what you have there is fantastic looking

I use 40lbs bow ❤ is good feel

Grizzly your awesome. Hope the shoulder gets back to norm soon.

Sweet lookin' bow.

I was going to drop poundage but have decided to increase by 5# but go with a beginner compound bow with a 70% let off. Hope it works out......

I just unpacked a new Cottonmouth, tested 8 arrows and put 7 of them in a tight bundle, well done Jim! What Arrows do you rekomend for a 35lb cottonmouth ?

Beautiful looking bow buddy!...... Gizza go?

Youre Hilarious Jim...sweet bow too 👍

Jim, good to hear/see you and as always nice video. I know all about dropping down in weight, the older I get the less my bow weight gets. I like the shirts but they need to make you one in plaid that would be cool. Do you ever get any bows that are NOT great looking and great shooting :-). I asked before and maybe I missed it but have you done the full video on the 2017 Gathering. I have watched the short pilot quite a few times but that is just a tease so I can't wait for the full version. Hope all is well with you and your family. Thank you. Alan

Personally,,i dont think you need to give any explanation or excuse for dropping draw weight to anybody...I cant tell you how many people ive talked with,who did the same,,and told me,they wished they had done so sooner..

Beautiful bow, but I was hoping to see you string it up and take it out and play with it!

Stunning bow. Seeing it up close in video is so different than in photos and in reviews. Amazing. BTW, have you checked out the American Leathers' series of gloves? They're pretty durable for the price you're paying; I personally suggest the kangaroo leather. Or any glove made from kangaroo hide.

Quick question Jim, I have shot flatbows for about 5 years now. I switched from a compound. As soon as I started shooting trad' my draw seemed to naturally change to a "Flemish" 2 fingered split draw (index above, middle below) I can find no information on this style apart from a little on Wikipedia. Could you advise if there's any other information anywhere else on this style or do a video on it. I've tried to adjust to a Mediterranean draw but just seem to find the Flemish draw more comfortable and natural and shoot best like this. Why has this style died out? Hope you can help. Thanks, Jason.

Do you think after youve used your lower poundage bow, you'll be able to increase the poundage again later? Second question) if you maintain good excersize and shoot regularly, does your body maintain the ability to shoot with higher poundages well?

Nice bow, tell your buddy Dusty that I too feel the need to drop some bow weight... If he has something else layin' around it would be nice ;D Oh, I see you have a very good director helping you to channel your proper emotions for a good presentation vid, lol.

Man, you and me both brother. I had to drop down to a 45lb this year.

Try the american leathers bigshot glove. It's as close to perfect as I have found

The 2018 versions are sexy as heck... you and i both need to be in a catalog for Striker

i shoot 40# compound and 25# recurve im too old to be sucked into the whole macho thing i shoot what doesnt hurt me

Given your feeling of disadvantage in arrow speed at the last tournament and your reduced draw weight, don't you want a different bow well-known for speed and smoothness? up north at Kelso?

I want one....

Do you hunt with your bow?

Hello sir, what is the model name for that gorgeous dinky little riser and can I buy one in the uk? Thanks, Steve Edwards.

Striker vs Bodnick signature bow which do. You recommend

Been wanting to get into traditional archery for a long time now and I've finally decided to get myself a recurve. Just not entirely sure what make or model to go with. Don't want to drop a bunch of money starting off and all but I don't want junk either. And I want a takedown so I can upgrade the weight of the limbs later on since I'm thinking I'll start at 30lbs. The two I've been looking at are the samick sage and southwest archery spyder. Any opinions on those or maybe something better for a starter.

"I didn't lick his face" I'm about to piss

nice

Awesome bow and quite a nice friend you have there. Does striker send bows to the US? I am currently overbowed and I need something to compete with. I was thinking about dropping to about 40#. I would love to have a takedown bow just like the one that was sent to you. Thanks

is it coming to E.T.A.R. ?

So what weight did you actually drop down to 35 or 40?

No such thing as a good shooting glove ...use a finger tab on your string fingers and a cycling glove to hold the bow if you need one

Dude work out for shoulder and back strength. Do not accept defeat. I am 60 so you can suck it up. I shoitb50 lbs. I love your videos my friend

What arrow you shooting with this bow

Bacon brought me here

Stil waiting for the gathering 2018 long video...

6:58 move to the states and that can be your reality ;)

you are getting old brother ;) Jarn would never drop boundage....never :D but after all ..you are not Jarn.

Didn't put it together and shoot no way :( lol

Shouldn’t you be packing?? 😉

I don't mean to be jealous, but i sure wish someone would send me a 800 bucks bow for free...