This has to be the best video for survival bow making I've seen, your an excellent instructor and yes I will be buying your survival bow making course, thank you Sir...
I heard it once, my target was shot so much a divit hollowed out. My arrow went in, curved up the divit and came back at me in a high arc. I thought once was a fluke. It happened again just in time for my mom to step out and tell me "that ain't happenin'". My answer was: "you are correct."
As a carpenter and a African bush kid as a child now living in the U.K. that was so cool I am now going to make some for fun . My man so on target too Dam awesome !! I’ve not made bows n arrows since I was 7-13 now I’m 42 this pops up and I’m hyped😊
First, especially given a handmade bow and arrows... that’s some excellent archery skills you demonstrated. And, I didn’t see one of your arrows wobble despite using branches you shaved straight and not have an arrow guide. This video is an extraordinary example of what can be done, well I should say, what has been done by earlier cultures to improve their lives. Very, very well done. Absolutely outstanding. I have to watch this again and again and now, others too. I have a lot of wooded acreage and this is a project I have not considered.
I've seen survival bow tutorials before but I've never seen a short greenwood bow before shoot like that. Especially not one made in the woods with just a knife. Incredible stuff, very impressive
This has to be the best survival bow I have ever seen on youtube. Not only is the bow well made but also the arrow speed is faster than any I have seen. Well done, good video and good build.
And trick shots with the survival bow!??? Man, that’s awesome! I liked shooting from that leaning back position, in the one shot you’re unnoticeable until you pop up, seems very effective for hunting.
haha thanks man! you should try and make you one, its fun! There is a link in the description box under the video that has more details on the bow etc, enjoy!
Mead Longbows I’m still working on the journey of mastering the one you taught me to make at the Wilderness Weekend in GA. Got some dirt time in with it with Joel Graves and it was awesome, we shot all day and even got to hit some moving targets, had a blast! Now I can’t wait to get back into the woods and make and shoot one of these.
Nice bow ,shoots great , the people with comments for got the skill set you have to pick the tree ,split the tree carve a working bow .and know how to use it . it takes time to learn skill sets .it was a pleasure to watch you work THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT DAY
Hey guys thanks for the support! If you want the full tutorial and to train with me RIGHT NOW online check out the details in the description box see you on the inside!
The powers that be and know that the Galactic Milankovitch cycles cause our climate cycles don't need to limit gun access if they can limit ammo access. We are in the END TIMES. Every 12,000 years half the Great Year NOW our solar system crosses over eclipses our galaxies Magnetic center/plane Milky way for a 1,000 years causing the END TIMES . Jesus warned US about in revelations with the 7 north stars of the precession cycle he held in his hand and 1 year is equal to 1,000 years reference. CHIMO.
Wonderful craftmanship from a master bow builder. His bamboo bows with siyahs are functional works of art. I'm saving up my pennies so I can buy one of his kits. Don't tell my wife as I own 27 bows (mostly primitive), to date. I would consider it an honour to add one of his bows to my collection. Can't praise this bowyer/archer enough. Keep up the majestic work, Dave. Your skill is much appreciated. Flaxen Saxon.
A great educational video, and NO talking. When all the factories are closed after the zombie apocalypse and no ammunition to our beloved guns are produced anymore, bow-skills like this will be hard bought
Wow 😳. You has made a very good hunting and defensive bow 🏹 better than other people has made with a lot more tools. Nicely done. God bless america long live the Republic
wow, you just took me 35 years back in time to rabbit hunting in Dijon when I was a child! step 1 make your bow, step 2 make your arrows, step 3 find lunch. thank you so much! sadly , bow hunting is now illegal in France.
I really like the knife... I see it's a custom, but looks a lot like Condor's Parang machete. I have one, and love it. Thanks for making this video. I agree with your philosophy, and you're right about this skill possibly saving a person's life. It makes sense that all outdoors folks should know how to do this. Wishing you well, my friend. Tunaki.
Greatings from Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan. Absolutely 💯 good. I really like the kraftsmanship you know what you do. This is how our forefathers hunted with a bow like this. It saves you a lot money. Good job stay healthy with you family.
You mean small machete? I mean, I wouldn't call my 19 inch Latin machete large. Take a look at the sizes of these budget machetes. www.coldsteel.com/coldsteel-machetes/?count=29
Superb video....I've been using a bow for fishing and practice I don't hunt animals because I don't need the food But guy I've always wanted to be able to make my own...I from Canada and spend alot of time outdoors when I am not working. I can make most anything so I'm looking forward to the class. THANK YOU for the video. D
@@ruger51995 string is from nature, its rawhide cut into strips then soaked and twisted in cordage. The rawhide is from an animal I harvested. That bowstring from rawhide I made is still in service today so is the bow and arrows. Thanks for watching and try to read video descriptions sometimes as mine includes all the specifics of materials used
Fantastic video! It shows a practical way to increase the odds greatly in your favor with few resources. Anyone interested in survival if caught away from your usual support habitat group etc, should commit this video to memory. I am not completely clear on how you made the string. And where did you get that awesome machete?
I love how you did everything with just one knife. I'm going to try this with my Bowie knife the next time I go camping. I really enjoyed your workshop on Woody Island! Thanks again for all your advice!
Thank you for making this video. I've always wanted to make a bow and arrow like this. I live in NEW MEXICO .we have gamble oak new MEXICO Locust.and chockcherri.
Dave, greetings from Fort Lauderdale my man. Roughly what poundage and speed would you estimate you got out of it? Also, do you think a little fire heat might quick dry and enhance its performance, providing it doesn't check?
it was over 50 lbs and i did not speed test it but it would kill anything thats for sure. quick drying i would suggest days if not weeks later on to reduce the chance of checking. but you could always do it at the time of harvest and see..time of year and species of wood will dictate that to some degree. thanks man!
Wow amazing! While your trimming down or shaving the limbs are you thinning them out more so as you get closer to the ends but thicker getting closer to the handle or are you maintaining a constant thickness? One more question...once a bow is created do you have any recommendations for preserving it? Oils? Thank you!
@@MeadLongbows Thanks for the reply and the info on preserving! So the limbs of a finished bow, made in this fashion, is constant in thickness to the ends? Thanks!
Excellent man!! However myself personally would have used a wedge made from another piece to split the tree instead of the knife itself. Reduces the chance of your only tool breaking from using the knife to split the tree. 👍😀
That is one Hell of a Bow & One Amazing Bowyer. I watched the video 10 times. I going nuts at the moment. I have never owned a bow & have only shot a bow one time about 37 years ago in a high school gym class. Next Payday I am going to Buy Dave Mead's bow Class to make my first 2 Bows. A Bamboo Horse bow and a red oak bow. Sweet video Dave. Payday can't get here quick enough. This is very similar to the Bow that allowed the Mongolians to take control of most of the known World.
You'd be one guy who really could survive physically for a long time, if not your life, in a wilderness. What you are doing here is not only the hardest part to learn but the smartest. You put the horse before the cart. Making spoons, (bloody spoons) shelters and finding water is the easy part. You have the ability to take what you need to be comfortable and just disappear into the bush for long periods of time and come out fit and healthy. To me, you are a prime example of the "realistic survivor".
Did u make the bow string out of paper? Can u explain in a little more detail here in this comment. I want to know how long you left it in water and how you turned it into string, thank you
What about heat seasoning the bow over a fire/coals? You can also add a bit of reflex to it. Would be nice to see a heat treated bow from split bamboo, if you can spare time.
This has to be the best video for survival bow making I've seen, your an excellent instructor and yes I will be buying your survival bow making course, thank you Sir...
Agreed
@Jeffery Franks 550 would be great, thanks for watching!
@@MeadLongbows what was it used for the string? Looked like paper but then string. Thanks, that bow is badass!!!
@@behindenemylines3467 thank you, and string is made from animal rawhide
@@MeadLongbows damn thats a really good knife
Nice one. No bullshit, no ego, no product marketing. Only what's important. Well done.
Sorry, I beleve it was all the above.
*Believe
@@Thatsmisteroldguytou ok
No talking, just showing. Perfect vid. Just the right one to decide to get into archery by your morning coffee. Cheers.
That’s the first time I’ve heard an arrow really make that whiz sound.
I heard it once, my target was shot so much a divit hollowed out. My arrow went in, curved up the divit and came back at me in a high arc. I thought once was a fluke. It happened again just in time for my mom to step out and tell me "that ain't happenin'". My answer was: "you are correct."
The proper term is called Kyudo btw
@@ant6687 the way of the bow
@@isaiahcampbell488 What's a divit?
As a carpenter and a African bush kid as a child now living in the U.K. that was so cool I am now going to make some for fun . My man so on target too Dam awesome !!
I’ve not made bows n arrows since I was 7-13 now I’m 42 this pops up and I’m hyped😊
First, especially given a handmade bow and arrows... that’s some excellent archery skills you demonstrated. And, I didn’t see one of your arrows wobble despite using branches you shaved straight and not have an arrow guide. This video is an extraordinary example of what can be done, well I should say, what has been done by earlier cultures to improve their lives. Very, very well done. Absolutely outstanding.
I have to watch this again and again and now, others too. I have a lot of wooded acreage and this is a project I have not considered.
I've seen survival bow tutorials before but I've never seen a short greenwood bow before shoot like that. Especially not one made in the woods with just a knife.
Incredible stuff, very impressive
Thank you
@@MeadLongbowswhat did you use for a string?
@@brooksmoore7967 looks like canvas
@@brooksmoore7967that is rawhide
Very, very good. This guy knows what he's doing.......well done mate....!
Boy this was satisfying to watch!
You can say that again!
Ikr
This has to be the best survival bow I have ever seen on youtube. Not only is the bow well made but also the arrow speed is faster than any I have seen. Well done, good video and good build.
Thank you very much kind sir!
And trick shots with the survival bow!??? Man, that’s awesome! I liked shooting from that leaning back position, in the one shot you’re unnoticeable until you pop up, seems very effective for hunting.
haha thanks man! you should try and make you one, its fun! There is a link in the description box under the video that has more details on the bow etc, enjoy!
Mead Longbows I’m still working on the journey of mastering the one you taught me to make at the Wilderness Weekend in GA. Got some dirt time in with it with Joel Graves and it was awesome, we shot all day and even got to hit some moving targets, had a blast! Now I can’t wait to get back into the woods and make and shoot one of these.
@@MrGlobalTransport awesome brother! I look forward to it!
@@indianarcherysaikiran7412 no
Very impressive! Thank you for the video!
Good work. TU. It's all about patience and old frats like me have long since lost that.
You can tell this guy knows his stuff. Made it look effortless. Loved everything about this video. Perfect 💯
It's more precious when something is made from someone not manufacturer. Make mine beautiful Native Americans❤❤❤
Nice bow ,shoots great , the people with comments for got the skill set you have to pick the tree ,split the tree
carve a working bow .and know how to use it . it takes time to learn skill sets .it was a pleasure to watch you work
THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT DAY
Hey guys thanks for the support! If you want the full tutorial and to train with me RIGHT NOW online check out the details in the description box see you on the inside!
What poundage would you say that bow is?
And what was the stuff you used for the string? Couldn’t tell. Sounded like paper when cutting it?
@@tracyevans7115 dried animal rawhide cut into strips then soaked then twisted into bowstring then hung to stretch and dry
@@tracyevans7115 yeah I kinda thought it was paper too.
@Noah Stucky it was around 50
Thanks! I'm here so my husband and I can show our boys. Boys scouts introduced them and they love it. Great skill for when we run out of ammo.
Great job! Straight to the point.
I absolutely love this video; so simple, effective, precise, raw and primal! It looks like you're doing a spot of instinct archery!? Legend!
Well done brother! The best videos on youtube have 0 words in it
It seems like we should not mess w this guy... awesome video and definitely a strong sense of craftsmanship being displayed! Thanks for sharing
Nice last name, u should make bows lol
By far one of the best bow tutorial, no unneccessary talking, not too long, just perfect, noice!!!
Great video and great little green bow, brother!
Thanks brother!
@@indianarcherysaikiran7412 dude stop
@Andy Gossard my buddy steveheath209@gmail.com
The powers that be and know that the Galactic Milankovitch cycles cause our climate cycles don't need to limit gun access if they can limit ammo access.
We are in the END TIMES.
Every 12,000 years half the Great Year NOW our solar system crosses over eclipses our galaxies Magnetic center/plane Milky way for a 1,000 years causing the END TIMES .
Jesus warned US about in revelations with the 7 north stars of the precession cycle he held in his hand and 1 year is equal to 1,000 years reference.
CHIMO.
I like learning quick builds on the run, cause, you don't always have a knife & axe! Thank you respectfully for showing a quick build.
Not only functions amazing but also looks absolutely beautiful, great job! 👍
You have an amazing talent❤❤
Of all of the green survival bow vids, this was the most satisfying to watch.
Great video, thanks 👍
Wonderful craftmanship from a master bow builder. His bamboo bows with siyahs are functional works of art. I'm saving up my pennies so I can buy one of his kits. Don't tell my wife as I own 27 bows (mostly primitive), to date. I would consider it an honour to add one of his bows to my collection. Can't praise this bowyer/archer enough. Keep up the majestic work, Dave. Your skill is much appreciated. Flaxen Saxon.
Awesome video! Shocked at how well those arrows fly without a weighted tip
A great educational video, and NO talking. When all the factories are closed after the zombie apocalypse and no ammunition to our beloved guns are produced anymore, bow-skills like this will be hard bought
very impressive speed from greenwood. Do you use fire to dry the bow and harden it?
Wow 😳. You has made a very good hunting and defensive bow 🏹 better than other people has made with a lot more tools. Nicely done.
God bless america long live the Republic
Excellent how-to video, thanks!
Thanks.Quicker,faster,better, works.
I enjoyed the conciseness of the video. I think it would have been nice to have a little narration during the construction of the bow.
wow, you just took me 35 years back in time to rabbit hunting in Dijon when I was a child!
step 1 make your bow, step 2 make your arrows, step 3 find lunch.
thank you so much!
sadly , bow hunting is now illegal in France.
Free men don't ask permission. Hello from across the waters! I hope you can get back out there and enjoy the way of life from your youth. Cheers.
@@Arcahnslight unfortunately the only way would be to get out of my country.
shame no country accepts penniless immigrants over 40
Love the video what did u use for bow string
rawhide
Finally a person with some real skills. Great video.
Super cool project, man! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome practical craftsmanship and shooting 👏👏👏👏👏
I really like the knife... I see it's a custom, but looks a lot like Condor's Parang machete. I have one, and love it. Thanks for making this video. I agree with your philosophy, and you're right about this skill possibly saving a person's life. It makes sense that all outdoors folks should know how to do this. Wishing you well, my friend. Tunaki.
Greatings from Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan. Absolutely 💯 good. I really like the kraftsmanship you know what you do. This is how our forefathers hunted with a bow like this. It saves you a lot money. Good job stay healthy with you family.
You’re skills shine through your modesty.
🙏
Awesome video! What's the best type of tree too use? I assume some sort of hardwood vs soft wood...?
Thx and yes hardwood is best. I used white oak in the video
Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge, God Bless You Good Sir
Greetings, I was wondering if I could persuade you to make a Japanese Yumi long bow please
Very nice making and shooting, i have in mind to try and make my own bow soon
I promise myself that one day I will teach stuff like this to my kids, this is awesome
Thank you and please do 👊🙏
Tried making a bow like this, and it turned out better then I thought. I used ash for mine and had a ton of fun.
"knife"
brings large machete lol
My excact thought xD
He is using crocodile dundee edged weapon standards
You could do the same things he did with a six inch blade and either a club or hammer stone
You mean small machete?
I mean, I wouldn't call my 19 inch Latin machete large.
Take a look at the sizes of these budget machetes.
www.coldsteel.com/coldsteel-machetes/?count=29
Thats his butterknife
Not only is that a really cool bow, he’s AMAZING at using it.
love it bro. short but full with information!!. also may I ask what is the white thing that you cut and use as rope kinda?
Thx it animal rawhide all explained in video description
Very nice... thanki tuche... 👍👏👍👏👍👏
I love how you didnt sacrifice the good feathers for this build lol. Excellent video and very nice machete!
Thanks!
Love how nothing was explained, truly a great video!
Superb video....I've been using a bow for fishing and practice I don't hunt animals because I don't need the food
But guy I've always wanted to be able to make my own...I from Canada and spend alot of time outdoors when I am not working. I can make most anything so I'm looking forward to the class.
THANK YOU for the video.
D
36 thumbs down for what? The dud made a usable bow with arrows and string with a machete and scissors! Skill level 10 in craftsmanship and usage!
Because the string wasnt derived from nature is why i didn't like it
@@ruger51995 string is from nature, its rawhide cut into strips then soaked and twisted in cordage. The rawhide is from an animal I harvested. That bowstring from rawhide I made is still in service today so is the bow and arrows. Thanks for watching and try to read video descriptions sometimes as mine includes all the specifics of materials used
Thank you 👊
It always important which kind of wood you use for which tool/weapon you want to build out of it.
Fantastic video! It shows a practical way to increase the odds greatly in your favor with few resources. Anyone interested in survival if caught away from your usual support habitat group etc, should commit this video to memory. I am not completely clear on how you made the string. And where did you get that awesome machete?
I love how you did everything with just one knife. I'm going to try this with my Bowie knife the next time I go camping. I really enjoyed your workshop on Woody Island! Thanks again for all your advice!
Thx Neil, great to meet you man stay in touch
Killer performance for what it was! I'm curious what type of wood it is and how it performs after aging.
white oak, and its still performing great - thank you!
Thank you for making this video. I've always wanted to make a bow and arrow like this. I live in NEW MEXICO .we have gamble oak new MEXICO Locust.and chockcherri.
I am watching all archer vids and the wife keeps saying go back to Mead!
... She is right. Damn. Its spiritual.
🙏
That was a great film. Thankyou for sharing.
Super awesome. It’s cool to think that the same principle can be applied to seasoned staves in a long term wilderness survival situation.
Absolutely!
What did you use for bow strings?
I believe it was hide of some sort.
Beautiful work and impressive shooting thx 4 sharing
This video goes to the point, you have made a great bow brother👏👏.... Keep on the path 😎👍
Beautiful! Simple, concise, and through!
I just seen this video and was blown away on your skills making and using a bow.
The sound of that last shot was great.
Dave, greetings from Fort Lauderdale my man. Roughly what poundage and speed would you estimate you got out of it? Also, do you think a little fire heat might quick dry and enhance its performance, providing it doesn't check?
it was over 50 lbs and i did not speed test it but it would kill anything thats for sure. quick drying i would suggest days if not weeks later on to reduce the chance of checking. but you could always do it at the time of harvest and see..time of year and species of wood will dictate that to some degree. thanks man!
Great job my friend. I wish you health and peace to your life. Love from Greece ❤️.
Wow amazing! While your trimming down or shaving the limbs are you thinning them out more so as you get closer to the ends but thicker getting closer to the handle or are you maintaining a constant thickness? One more question...once a bow is created do you have any recommendations for preserving it? Oils? Thank you!
Thank you! thinning when tillering is mainly done in working portion of the limbs, yes oil or fat, even wax. use some heat, enjoy!
@@MeadLongbows Thanks for the reply and the info on preserving!
So the limbs of a finished bow, made in this fashion, is constant in thickness to the ends? Thanks!
Excellent man!! However myself personally would have used a wedge made from another piece to split the tree instead of the knife itself. Reduces the chance of your only tool breaking from using the knife to split the tree. 👍😀
Sweet build!
Fantastic video! Thank you for posting this...love the sound of the last shot.
Agreed! It sounded mean haha
I was just wondering what did u use for the strings?
animal rawhide cut into strips and twisted into a bowstring
@@MeadLongbows ohhhh ok thank you
@@MeadLongbows have a great day/night
Fantastic! Not a typical youtube "peacock" video! 👍
That is one Hell of a Bow & One Amazing Bowyer. I watched the video 10 times. I going nuts at the moment. I have never owned a bow & have only shot a bow one time about 37 years ago in a high school gym class. Next Payday I am going to Buy Dave Mead's bow Class to make my first 2 Bows. A Bamboo Horse bow and a red oak bow. Sweet video Dave. Payday can't get here quick enough. This is very similar to the Bow that allowed the Mongolians to take control of most of the known World.
Thank you so much good luck let me know how you do after you take the online course your gonna love it!
I keep coming back to this video and want to try something similar but dont know what wood to use i can't find any oak here in Montana
Use what you got
You'd be one guy who really could survive physically for a long time, if not your life, in a wilderness. What you are doing here is not only the hardest part to learn but the smartest. You put the horse before the cart. Making spoons, (bloody spoons) shelters and finding water is the easy part. You have the ability to take what you need to be comfortable and just disappear into the bush for long periods of time and come out fit and healthy. To me, you are a prime example of the "realistic survivor".
Wow, was not expecting that level of effectiveness
Well done
Did u make the bow string out of paper? Can u explain in a little more detail here in this comment. I want to know how long you left it in water and how you turned it into string, thank you
Excellent and very interesting Dave
truly awesome, thanks for sharing
🙏
Wow.....imprecise 👏👏❤
That thing has some power for a one day build!
You are truly the master Brother! That is one fracking awesome survival bow! Looks like a fast shooter too!
Thanks brother!
To make it look so simple .... you are a great bowmaker !!
How long should the "handle" part be that doesn't get shaved into when thinning it
Getting good at shooting nice quick draws
Do you have an idea of the approximate draw weight?
Looks to be fairly strong, maybe 30-50?
That last shot with the woosh of the arrow made the video.
fantastically made video my friend... nothing unnecessary yet delivers the point very clear and straightforward
What about heat seasoning the bow over a fire/coals? You can also add a bit of reflex to it. Would be nice to see a heat treated bow from split bamboo, if you can spare time.
The Sound of the last Arrow was Amazing!!!
I absolutely loved this video. Hope you plan on making more like this! Actually gonna rewatch it right now lol great work!
What was used for the stringing?