Meet the Archer - Joe Gibbs, the shooter for AvA2

Joe Gibbs is an amazing archer, shooting up to 215lbs longbows (that is not a typo by the way), but he also makes amazing medieval warbows. I went down to see Joe Gibbs at his workshop to talk and chat about makeing longbows and to watch him shoot.

The reason was to make a fundraising film for our Arrows vs Armour2 project, but it was funded almost immediately (thank you equally amazing people), so this film was not needed. But we decided to put it out because we really like it, so just ignore any references to fundraising because we have all the finance we need.

We hope you enjoy this film and rest assured, the preparation for the Arrows vs Armour2 film is well underway.

[legacyShredder]

Can't believe it's been 3 years already since the Arrows Versus Armor video. I still watch it regularly. You guys are fantastic.

[Adam_okaay]

Be it bows, darts, trebuchets, or weird weapons it's a good day when Tod releases new content.

[Starless]

It’s so cool that Joe’s technique biomechanically ended up looking so similar to medieval art. Seems necessary to engage the full musculature of the back.

[theinqov]

I really love your integrity that you raised the money to do what you wanted and now you're doing it and not necessarily looking for more funds. Fantastic. Plus your videos are always super interesting anyway.

[zedre]

Seeing Joe shoot is such a pleasure. Just the sound of the trees moving, the birds singing and that string snapping back as the arrows fly. I can definetly see how lads did this for hours on end back in the day.

[claireread]

Joe made a bow for my daughters 7th birthday this year and it truly is a masterpiece. Such talent and a decent bloke as well. Well done Mr Gibbs!

[AliothAncalagon]

You might think that an "arrows vs armor" contest might leave one of the two as the "loser" of the challenge, but it absolutely didn't.
You really have to see a tank like Joe working a proper warbow to understand with what kind of a weapon they were dealing back then.
Massive respect to the bowyers who made such weapons, the fletchers who created the ammunition to handle those forces, the archers who were capable of weilding such a demanding weapon and to the blacksmiths who created designs that were capable of standing their ground against it.

[ArmouryTerrain]

Joe is very cool, and it is great to hear that all the funding was found for this project.

[jansennewerth]

Every time i see a video from Tod like this, i have to smile. Tod's excitement and joy is so heartwarming and contagious. Thanks Tod for this great content, thanks Joe for being awesome. Keep it up you great people <3

[ianmorris]

I’ve already incorporated your findings into an archer-centric fantasy novel I’m writing, and can’t wait to learn more! Thank you guys for your service to our community!

[stalkingtiger]

It never ceases to amaze me how loud those bows are. Hollywood/Video Games make them "Stealth" weapons, but they are seriously loud.

[TNTnor]

I've got one yewbow made by Joe Gibbs and Hillbilly Bows. An absolute marvel of a yew bow! I cannot wait to the next arrows/warbows vs armor video.

[martinschultz]

Joe seems like such a pleasant and humble person. All the best to him!
thx for a good show guys

[minisam]

Two blokes who know what they are talking about, talking about what they know. Cant think of a better way to end my evening.

[ArniesTech]

One can only envy Tod for living THE life 24/7 following his actual passion 💪🙏

[mrtspence]

Glad to see you got funded so quickly. That was the easiest 15$ I've maybe ever spent. So excited.

[aner_bda]

It's hard to believe the first film was 3 years ago! I can't wait to see the follow-up.

[GallowglassAxe]

I'm so looking forward to this future video. Joe Gibbs is an amazing archer and bowman. I know I can't make bows. I'm watching you doing the tilling and your like "You see how this one bends a little more than the other...." and I'm like, "No I don't see it."

[andrewsale]

Great to see how Joe works through the bow making process.
And glorious countryside for a shoot...

[Deadknight]

I love Joe, he's calm, quiet, a master of his craft and a damn beast at shooting bows.