2023 Lancaster Archery Classic | Men's Barebow Finals

The crowd goes wild for an exciting slate of matches during the Barebow Finals at the 2023 Lancaster Archery Classic. Mike Ellis, John Winker, Tim Johnson, Michael Fisher, Brian Way, Matt Hudson, Erik Jonsson and John Demmer III.
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[@andreask.654]

Tim Johnson & Matt Hudson. You guys have made this final unforgettable. 💪👍

[@lubossoltes321]

Tim for not crawling :-) and Matt Hudson for an amazing show of a form ... I am still in awe about the raw power and nice linear shot Matt demonstrated ...

[@Rachturne]

​@@lubossoltes321don't need to crawl with a 34inch arrow lmao

[@nicholas1605]

Just started shooting at my local range about a month ago, after never shooting bows before, and immediately fell in love with barebow. It is awesome to see someone like Matt up there, and hopefully working the next year or two I can stand next to him!

[@peeleandro]

how many pounds are your bow?

[@grantjones199]

I feel the same. I just started a few weeks ago also

[@KeithLburns]

I'm under a month still

[@rctrix9063]

The most enjoyable sports competition I have watched for a long time. Awesome!

[@billwessels207]

Unfair, Matt had all of that practice leading up the final. Only kidding you Matt. Congrats Matt and thanks for the most entertaining archery event that I have ever witnessed!

[@williamcornelison4721]

Some years ago when I was a member of St. Louis Bowhunters, I Shot Leagues with Earl and Ann Hoyt.... I shot pin sight bowhunter ( Which I won Missouri State Championship in 1985) When I went to Field Shoots, Earl was always wanting my to put my compound bow back in the truck of my car and bring out my Recurve and shoot barebow with him. The Hoyts were great people and and Living History to be with....

[@mikhailfong6234]

Great game. I feel for Tim...gallant feat. What a show! It's barebow!

[@mattbowen957]

O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A - Great job Matt!!!

[@h2obubbli]

Top quality barebow, Matt's consistency is insane

[@SamiBayasi]

Hehe

[@ArcheryGeek]

All around amazing shooting, show and tournament this year. Barebow had it all - Ner Heros, major upsets, and the return of a legend. Big thanks to John, Rob and Matt for making this year amazing to watch!

[@patrickmcnichols8346]

Brian Way you are awesome, way to represent the great state of Wisconsin. Can’t wait to see you again!

[@StaffanNilsson1]

I am now in love with the sport!

[@larsblankenfjell9814]

Interesting to see the Barebows, Im a Longbow man, but I enjoy the Barebows as well This was the best Barebow final I ever seen, thanks guys!!!

[@KeithLburns]

What's the difference between longbow and barebow

[@bobmiller7502]

@@KeithLburns i think its longbows are wood, not 100% the longbow is just one peice the barebow has multipul bits,just looked it up..

[@bowman321123]

Barebow, yes! 🎯🏹

[@cedarsmokesurvival]

Wow. What a show!

[@james-gang]

Great Event, super entertaining to see, all the Best from Peter berlin Germany

[@ImperfectAngel-hs5dk]

Great win for the newcomers . Also, the sportsmanship is great

[@stevemarce1988]

Awesome Skills 🏹 🎯

[@jamesfly1000]

ive been to the First Flight shop, great place, great teachers.

[@StevenJLove]

Your how to videos are excellent very informative.. Thank you..😊 love the videos..

[@mikel3426]

Awesome job Matt!!

[@fatrabbit32]

This was an awesome shoot down. If Matt’s only been shooting a year (I kinda doubt) he’s a phenom that’s put a LOT of arrows down range in a short time.

[@Rachturne]

He was 100% trolling lol

[@onboj387]

Great time for the Great to emerge! It's lovely

[@-fazik-3713]

Nice shooting. No one came even close to Lina when it comes to score though. Newcomer won :D. That is why I love archery.

[@RobertFord-ii2tc]

What's the distance?

[@-fazik-3713]

@@RobertFord-ii2tc 18m 40cm face.

[@kan-zee]

9:50 ... *The Barebow* is a basic style of recurve bow, which uses the same modern materials but does not permit accessories to aid in aiming or stabilisation. Barebow was included on the programme of the first World Archery Field Championships in 1969 and has featured on the programme of the World Games since 1985.

[@TheMaxtor001]

Congratulations, Steven, really well done.Keep it up.

[@Taborq]

amazing level, greetings from Warsaw, maybe I'll shoot at the weekend unless I play hockey but I think I prefer archery😉

[@jadeddragon4254]

They are so good

[@kan-zee]

Interesting that these Arrows have 4 , while a traditional arrow is 3 fletched. 27:07...Mr Fisher ..... I really like those arrow fletchings on his set...nice and short. its almost like a BareShaft set. 38:42 ...I've Watched dozens of archery Competitions from OLYMPIC TARGET ARCHERY - 3D ARCHERY - FIELD ARCHERY - PARA ARCHERY -BOWHUNTING - BAREBOW - COMPOUND - TRADITIONAL ARCHERY COMPETITIONS..... *TIM JOHNSON* is the only one , I've seen, make my wish come TRUE !! Any BAREBOW Archer that makes 3 Bullseyes in a row, should get an instant cash prize for that...lol

[@theabhorrentchef7226]

@MrBushLife Have you seen any traditional archery competition videos on yt or any other site like this? I love watching the barebow competition but I want to see what some dedicated archers can do with wooden bows. Shooting off the shelf or off their hand only.

[@forendetta8164]

Meters please?

[@joergkron4656]

Mandy thanks to Lancaster That they share it in YT 👍

[@PullingTheStringsArchery]

Legends

[@ionutbiceaga3989]

Great game! 🎯😀

[@mayhem035]

Oh man! What a show! So glad for the big guy! 👊 I re-started shooting bow last month... did 2 3d competitions.. I am hyped! Scores getting higher. Good job man! Shooting a bear shitty legen compound bow as for all the pro shops I brought it in... going to prove them wrong!

[@geebee3d]

Hey man, there’s no pictures on the scorecard. Those shop owners are putting down your gear because they want to sell you things. Don’t buy into their hype. You shoot your shot, every shot. Archery is a personal thing, and if you are happy with what you’ve got and what you are doing with it, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@ddeboy002]

excellent shooting Matt! Wow. I'm lucky if I just hit red most of the time.

[@BlakeHallal]

If that That was my son up there I would not be able to Not get on that Microphone and just praise him. Wone Vagas, lancaster' that kid is special I know his dad is one of the best Coaches that there is it's still your son up there Just beaten all the top champions no problem. I'm proud of you dad and I'm proud of your son more Congratulations to both of you, God blesses you in different ways and I see the way he has blessed you and your son.god bless

[@-SGP]

Awesome, inspiration to us all. One question? Are Matt’s uukha limbs on upside down?

[@takuroshinji2445]

What distance are they shooting?

[@brynion2117]

i just got 3rd in a local tournament at 30m, that tournament is for all clubs in the area. i really have no idea what i am doing lol, i just point the pointy stick at the target and let go while all others around my 3rd place are talking about techniques, i dont even know what techniques they are talking about

[@deepwood4]

What poundage do they shoot?

[@ClimberCulture]

What distance do they shoot at?

[@nickfairchild2118]

Pretty awesome!! I wonder if warfbows are allowed in this class?

[@fabianmac-namara8371]

Thank you for the video. Has anyone tried this scope?

[@theguyinmaine]

Matt's daughter was so proud of her dad.

[@mcroman-superfeat]

GOOD COMMENTATOR TOO ... ;)

[@seig977]

Nice awesome like

[@anw0625]

Great tournament, where can we find what the archers were using?

[@Platypus_Warrior]

I really wish they filmed the target BEFORE the arrow lands. It's not watchable to me sorry

[@peterparsons7141]

It’s to bad the producers couldn’t be more imaginative with the camera’s and sound effects. Do you know how cool it is when looking at the archer from side down range, the arrow makes an excellent inflight sound as it approaches and hit the target. You also get to see the flight of the arrow, and a better sense of speed. The camera work was fine, but there has been some exciting footage from some KZbinrs that really make it more exciting to watch.

[@janissaryJames]

Winker coming out cold shooting a 111 !

[@mikedurian1447]

What’s the largest size diameter can you use at this tournament?

[@sveng35]

Can we PALEASE have the distance somewhere in the description or title? Each person here is wondering the same thing.

[@ForrestGumpWR]

❤

[@ArcheryAcolyte]

I spend a lot of money on equipment and arrow builds, but DANG!!!

[@aniketdas9387]

I wish I have that much money to spend...I am really willing to start a career in barebow ARCHERY

[@Rachturne]

​@@aniketdas9387$330 full kit on ebay is a good bow

[@aniketdas9387]

I seriously want to start Barebow ARCHERY and join the community from India...but due to less resources I am unable to think where to begin....I come from a land with rich Ancient Archers but now I am not even able to get a Bow to start 😔😔

[@johnivantorresvaron2109]

Cordial saludo, que distancia hay entre el disparo y la diana?

[@roflpopzgaming7453]

What kind of arrow rest are the archers using? I can't seem to notice. I use an oak ridge bryon riser (left handed), could you guys recommend me an arrow rest and a plunger? And could you maybe tell me what kind of arrows Matt's using?

[@HARLYDAVIDZ]

What bows are they using??

[@mjac8373]

I shot at Cobo Hall in Detroit around 1968 used Bear HC-300. Huge audience and hundreds of archeers. I was happy to find this video but wonder how the shooters can focus and concentrate with the two announcers sticking a microphone in their face every two minutes. Good Lord, that would drive me nuts. I bet the average scores would increase w/o the CONSTANT MARKETING going on, as it is in most sport,. like golf, pool, MMA, ad infinitum, these days. "Everything's good for the GAME". is our mantra because we need something to cheer about in the good ole USA.

[@the41shootist]

I too shot at Cobo, in 1966 and ‘67; winning the Amateur Championship in’66 and finishing 3rd in ‘67. Very proud to have won this tournament, quite exciting.

[@theabhorrentchef7226]

The powers that be are terrible with their advertising. I never got cable again after I left for the army in 07. I watched a little regular TV a while back and was disgusted and horrified at the level and type of “advertising”. It’s probably always been that bad at least in my lifetime but I hadnt noticed, growing up staring at that damn screen. Niche games/sports whatever depend a lot on advertising so I’m not as mad about them. No pool player is getting millions even though what they do is 8,000x cooler than any lite beer sportsball player. The mic on the face is a hallmark of this competition. They know it makes them a lil uncomfortable but that’s part of the point

[@Dmitry-massage]

Hi! What distance? And why white micro-ring 7/8? Thank you!

[@travispoulin252]

They have to call the shot before going for it for it to count. And I believe they can only call it once per set.

[@Gilly999999]

it's 12 points and you have to call it beforehand

[@kratos0113]

🎯

[@kborak]

This would be more fun to watch if it was military weight bows.

[@11archery]

Which arrow rest were they using?

[@twoowls4469]

I'm just getting into archery and have watched a few of these tournament videos. I have a couple of questions. First, what distance are they shooting at? Looks like about 15 yards. Second, what draw weight are the bows they use? And finally, tied to number two, is there a regulation on the draw weight (min/max)? Thanks in advance. Edit: I did finally hear the distance is 20 yards. But still wondering about the draw weights.

[@fulbigman]

They said in they video, they range is between 32 to 44

[@twoowls4469]

@@fulbigman i must have missed that. Thanks.

[@jamesasmith2494]

It's 20 yards. In doors in the US is always 20 yards. And in Europe and Asia it is 18 meters.

[@DougMacRay]

Non-shooter here so bear with me, why do the targets have that white dot at the six o’clock position near the Eight Ring? Thanks and Cheers from Boston

[@joergkron4656]

Ist count 12 in you call it, there is a button in the ground they have to tap before

[@brianharris4144]

Thought you couldnt use two color bow strings for barebow?

[@neilbrooks127]

Hoyt need to get on board with UK archery not just USA then then world .

[@davescheer5038]

First time watching do The competitors all use the same poundage bows , how far are the targets from them , what is the small device on the right side of the bow opposite the arrow rest 🤔 do they use carbon fiber arrows or aluminum? 🤔

[@adriandemark3958]

The archers get to choose their draw weights and arrows. Some of the arrows will be carbon fiber, some of them will be aluminum. The small device you're seeing is called a cushion plunger or plunger button. It's a spring loaded pin that supports the arrow on the rest. If it is properly adjusted, the cushion plunger can improve the arrow flight for maximum performance.

[@davescheer5038]

@@adriandemark3958 ; Thanks for the reply and update .

[@danielklee2933]

I am thinking I need to compete like that. I thought there would be more accuracy. Everyone goes when there are more than a couple in the center. Still, it's a good show, and they are there, and I am not.

[@doug_1489]

hope his company gave him a back hand for wearing the t-shirt

[@gfreeman9843]

That microphone is a good way to spread germs😢😢😢

[@kan-zee]

49:41 ... I don't understand this Tim Johnson is staying on the Shooting podium , against 3 competitors..then one guy steps up , and takes him down ?? It doesn't seem fair ? I must be missing something

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

Tim is the lower seed. He has to shoot his way up against the higher seeds. It's called a "shoot up." We start with No. 8 vs No.7. Winner advances to shoot against No. 6, then No. 5 and so on until someone shoots against the top seed. The No. 1 seed earned that position through two days of shooting for score.

[@kan-zee]

@@LancasterArcherySupply ohh...thank you LAS..for your excellent response/ answer...much appreciated. Cheers & good shooting to you. !! We in Northern Canada are really enjoying your good youtube channel very much . Our Favorite is the BAREBOW video series.

[@derandiheissst]

Very nice to look at but this horrid siren every few seconds is getting on my nerves 😅

[@mikeyseibert1406]

What does bare bow mean?

[@snapshot79]

How many pounds do those bows have?

[@BrothaAustin]

What's the distance of these shots?

[@LancasterArcherySupply]

20 yards

[@RogelioGify]

18 meters

[@Rachturne]

59 feet is the best answer

[@mikedurian1447]

What’s the largest diameter arrows can you use in this class?

[@PhoenixArreat]

Can someone tell me what the chirping sound after every shot is?

[@SomeGuyFromOK]

We’re just built different in Oklahoma man. I just started 2 months ago. Maybe I’ll be here next year too! (Kidding).

[@ZachC-130]

Built like a Golden Coral buffet lol.

[@pandamoanium6319]

Good shooting but still the best bear bow shot for me is my Father

[@evynlarsen]

20 yard distance

[@davidcurtiswatts2378]

Why do they insist on ruining it with ridiculous interviews. To much yap all around.

[@jasongrant6224]

Free speech just like you posted 🏹🎯

[@MasalaDosa206]

😂😂😂 I agree… comes off so awkward. Even the commentary is usually pretty dire in complete contrast to the actual shoot. The spectators though… ❤ Barebow crowd is lit!

[@jasonbennett60]

I hope the “scout arrows” can be called something else this year. 😂

[@JandKG]

Think about the challenges the interviews add to the competitors. It's taking their head out of the game.

[@Nubenhoofer]

Agreed. Golfers would NEVER let someone put a mic in their face while they are playing. This is ridiculous.

[@clebermfog]

A filmagem ficaria melhor por trás dos atletas, dando para ver a trajetória das flechas.

[@KeithLburns]

That's odd. Barebow hoyt jerseys and champions are in the hall of fame? Am I confused?

[@BennyCFD]

Whats that weird sound everytime when they shoot...................................................

[@tradfreak_roots]

Nick name for Matt Hudson #thefarmer

[@caraame]

have you seen the dude called lance who can split an on coming arrow with his arrow. he can jump in the air and fire 5 or 6 arrows before his feet hit the ground. he can fire around corners and hit targets. i think his last name is Ericson. he has a channel on youtube.

[@MrByronBlack]

what was that miss!?

[@verano7248]

Hope you split the Barebow women to, I wanna share this, awesome performance from the lady's.

[@muscleprotein]

Sorry can someone tell me the lbs of the limbs? Please

[@PwnageJ]

if its "barebow" archery, why are they using a plunger?

[@justinmorgan2126]

They both seem to draw vey strangely, the nock does not rest in the crook of the string. Surely they are having to compensate for that which is just adding complexity. Why not just draw around the nock? It's not as if the "stick" will affect accuracy at the range they are shooting. Weird...

[@DinoPimp]

That's the thing about barebow. The variations in form from shooter to shooter are considerable. Some guys shoot with strange form and styles, and still walk away with trophies.

[@travispoulin252]

They mentioned it in the video but basically the bows are so long that it has almost no effect on the arrow. The arrow rest is moved up as well to keep the arrow aligned straight. And in return they can bring the arrow up to eye level and use the arrow itself to aim down like a sight. It kinda seems like it's an exploit of the rules to shoot this way since it's supposed to be about shooting without a sight and this essentially gives them a sight. But still they are great shots regardless.

[@VectorAero]

#anyonecandoit

[@modersmp6441]

haha, no.

[@Mikishots]

Terrible interviewing, but excellent archery.

[@yen-8680]

Am i the only one thinking that those interviews in between actually can be very distracting for the archers?

[@BlazingShackles]

last week I clicked on some rando video suggestion about how to make a bow. now Im watching archery championships. wtf happened?

[@sarg304outdoors]

As always, we appreciate the product you’ll make keep up the best, but unfortunately I lost my Bows and stuff into a house fire here in West Virginia but as always great content with appreciate everything you put the work in number one in America I love you guys

[@elizabethcoombe248]

Homeowners or renters insurance should cover your stuff.

[@sarg304outdoors]

@@elizabethcoombe248 sorry I couldn’t afford it

[@-fazik-3713]

@@sarg304outdoors Insurance is cheap when taking into account the value of the stuff inside a home. 120$ a month (4$ per day) to sleep sound? No question there.

[@theabhorrentchef7226]

Insurance is a scam. Unless you plan on using it every other year or so - then it’s a scam going the other way - but if you have to actually use your insurance then they charge you more, drop you, or send an investigator and do everything to get out of paying. They want to sit back and collect money from: - people forced to have insurance by law - people who have bought into the fear. And a lot of these fear types are more careful and responsible people who will likely pay these parasites for their entire lives and maybe use 5% of what they’ve paid. Save your own money instead. Don’t let the machine have your insurance (safety) money or your 401k (relaxin) money. They use it against us. And we need to get rid of “social security” too. What a joke

[@ZachC-130]

Classless hefer in the crowd lol.

[@MAdams-ey4if]

Only in America! A regular guy spends most of his time on his 9-5 and comes home, feeds the dog, kisses the wife, goes to the garage drinks a few beers and practices his Archery, Woodwork, Metalwork, fill in the blank! This is Excellence without Celebrity! Why We can Compete with anybody in the World! We don't need Permanent War to compete!

[@apostyle]

Interviews should before start and when finishing, no way in the middle bro. Awkward for competitors.

[@TGregers]

I don't think you should interview while they are shooting. That is a big distraction for a concentrated mind. Before or after, or both.

[@richardliles4415]

I find interviewing the archers quite annoying.