Kolby Hanley Ultraview Archery || ElkShape Podcast

Today we are chatting with Kolby Hanley of Ultraview Archery - we get to know his story, how he got into archery and the origin story of his successful company.
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[@dean9718]

Excellent job... After listening to this I have new faith that UV is still a good company. I was one of the people who became bitter and complained online about receiving a defective UV Slider purchased directly from UV and being treated extremely poorly; even having to pay for shipping and a repair fee for a slider that was defective out of the box (screws were loose, rack was deformed, and the slider didn't slide). At that time, I was so excited to go down the archery rabbit hole spending a ton of $$$$ to make my own arrows, tinker, tune, and learn. I was excited, wanted to shoot, and it was fun... a stress reliever of sorts. When I had all the problems with UV and being treated so poorly it just took the fun out of it; so much so that to this day I've still not sighted in the UV slider or picked up the bow because I just didn't want to deal with any drama if it wasn't right. I had many other irons in the fire and many other reasons to not shoot, but since I lost the fun and excitement I just stalled out. During that time, I had requested over and over to talk to someone on the phone to share that their customer service was broke and never ever heard from anyone. Back then customer service was text support only and they would just state the UV Slider did not have the same warranty as other items and i had to pay to have it fixed and when you challenged them and asked for a supervisor, they'd just ghost you. So, hearing Kolby admit they had some challenges and took actions to fix them is refreshing. Hopefully I will not have any problems but if I do, I'm hoping their customer service will take care of me like i should have been taken care of the first time. Long time UV customer; Springfield KY.

[@tristensmith9741]

Dan is such a respectful person. You can tell through the whole podcast that he’s actually listening to what he has to say and he genuinely cares. Keep that going Dan, it’s rare for people to actually care and listen nowadays.

[@Snorkl7879]

Did you see his faces he made during the burrito story? He was deflated.

[@brettwelch8368]

I really wanted a uv slider, I was super disappointed that a $600 left handed sight was just a right handed one flipped upside down. Super awkward to lock and unlock the dial. So now I'm waiting for my boonie.

[@mikeftball44]

Wish you would have asked about the zero stop on the slider. Enjoyed the interview and would like to see you get the Bee next.

[@DavidBowCrazyBabyak86]

So stoked to listen to this, I was upset with ultraview because of a scope break before en using it then having to pay for a return and blah blah blah, well they surely made it right and way better, my . 15 double pin scope that I sent in got completely replaced with a whole new scope with that housing in it! Thank you #ultraview I appreciate your generosity and being legit! Also thank you Dan for everything and for the chance at winning on that bow give away, sadly I wasn't a winner but I still appreciate it and you!

[@dansellhausen]

Awesome content as always Dan. Love hearing the background from Kolby and UV! Great products, and great people.

[@dice2420]

Awesome pod! It was great to get to know the man behind the name. It’s great to see how humble he is and what a nice guy. Definitely will keep supporting the company. You can tell he cares about the lifestyle and the archery community. And as for you, thanks for putting out content like this, you really show how much you care about passing the knowledge and supporting the lifestyle.

[@001snapshot]

At 50:03...nice interview...Colby...that lint hangn from your mike is making me CRAY CRAY....:)

[@longrangeredneck1335]

Love the episode love the bow industry 600$ for a bow sight is ridiculous My rifle scope is 500$ and i can shoot 1400 yards the parts on the slider on do not require more precision then a rifle scope Components.. keep the great videos coming

[@rhensley05]

I bought the UV thumb button. It’s freaking awesome.

[@carloscaceres9298]

Dan, what a great podcast and you asked some tough questions and I cringed when you asked and was surprised that Kolby didn’t bat an eye and answered. Mad respect for the UV company now. Great Job

[@jaxteti]

I would have liked to hear why they didn’t build a lefty. Good company having some growing pains.

[@stevelappjr.4600]

This was a great interview on both ends, Dan your question and direction tou took the conversation were great. Colby was very into the conversation and took all the constructive criticism and hard questions in stride with articulated answers of why they designed things the way they do. 10/10

[@Antlersandarrows]

Dan. I'm 20 mins from gainesville. You should come to GA TAC next year

[@quantumeraser4833]

That piece of fuzz dangling off Kolby's mic is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much for me !!

[@TylerMann-cb7fs]

Pelkey's Archery that's my shop! I bought the UV button from them, love that release.

[@royhoglund1322]

What a good podcast! Kolby's story is amazing! Listened while rucking with my dog. Keep them coming Dan.

[@robertmanore9797]

Hard to believe he is only twenty seven.He sounds like a forty year old experience wise.

[@mikerugar5440]

I'm excited to see what the end of year product he hinted at is.

[@BarracudaBud]

Any chance of you taking over the fireside chats with MFJJ? I love the concept and format of that podcast but I’d actually watch it if it was you and MFJJ.

[@matthewcawlfield3277]

Sucked into the rabbit hole! Ditto!

[@shelbyraines234]

Nice job Dan my mother's family was from cordalane Idaho, although Oklahoma is ok I'd rather live up north I like the snow and cold, but anyway great podcast God bless and piece out

[@HotepSaoirse]

Thanks for putting a local company on your platform. I have used some of ultraview's products but have yet to by them. I wouldn't even begin to regret the puchase either. Saoirse from Fairburn, GA

[@michaelmiller6197]

Awesome episode. The UV Slider is honestly a great scope. Love the .15 pin, however the middle pin color (yellow) has to go. That is my only complaint. Again awesome episode!

[@rogerhook8002]

I appreciate both of you guys. When Ultraview first started, I was eager to purchase their products, however, I passed on the purchase because I couldn't speak to someone on the phone. Things have changed. Enjoyed the podcast and have a better appreciation for both of you. Glade to get to know the Ultraview story. Will purchase the slider.

[@CMac0517]

I've been looking forward to this one . I run the their Slider and I love it. The pins however are a little dark because I'm in Texas and I hunt out of ground blinds. I did fix the problem with removing their light kit and I added the E-Tac LED Light . Thank you Dan for asking the questions that all of us are thinking! Cheers brother!

[@OlafKilthau]

Great story! I really enjoyed hearing the history behind the product. I just might try an Ultraview sight instead of another brand that I really like.

[@jons7e]

I like to support small US companies like Ultraview, and they've done a great job with their products. I don't think their customer service could be any better... always an extremely positive experience. I wish they had a shorter neck release. They might have the best reasons for it, but if it was shorter I think they'd sell a lot more releases because it's so well made. The Slider is a game changer... running the triple vertical and no issue with pins.

[@michaelbushey2787]

The fact that colby is from vermont where I grew up and from gives me hope that I could be just as successful as him. And pelkys is such a great shop. it's where I go for everything.

[@stanlong-rangepensionerman3363]

2.00am in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 love listening to your pod casts Dan

[@jasonard7227]

attack the price 600 is nuts that half the price of the dame bow kinda like the Mathews stabs no way in hell im paying that for a stab and I love Mathews bows I have 7 of them

[@Huntingislife716]

I’ve had great success with customer service with ultraview super professional and down to earth.

[@jgsnipe1]

Wait a damn minute Kolby is the from state as me? lol I grew up in northern Vermont in the islands.

[@brendawells7025]

Love the winter love ice fishing the colder the better but the in between times before and after there is no safe ice sucks!

[@chris_f_eden]

Are there any plans to come out with the Slider for the Bowtech centermass?

[@whitetailsup760]

Well I see it ultra view bow I’m putting money on it 2026

[@harveygalloway3965]

I mentioned pin brightness to a guy at the TAC in San Antonio last year.

[@Thedesertplumber]

When are they going to make a centermass rail system for bowtech?

[@steammaker48]

the yellow pins were a step in the right direction as far as pin brightness goes.

[@goldtip34]

5 micro adjust pins so I can shoot BHFS class and you will have killed it for me. Awesome sight otherwise

[@rhensley05]

That’s the same thing I want.

[@osagemannn]

Very nice. Lots of good ideas from listening to this pod

[@billatkinson6807]

Great pod. Enjoyed it very much

[@kenwest1793]

Great interview, really enjoyed listening to it!

[@dougkiefer7073]

Great listen thanks guys

[@Texaslivinoutdoors]

I shoot a lot of 3D and no one who’s is a serious target archer uses the UV scope because the pins wash out. Only time I see the UV scope it’s on hunting bows

[@bigz5262]

Seems like it would be the opposite. The auto shutoff on the light makes it a no go for me. My brother and brother in law both had one and the amount of times the light turned off mid shot was unbelievable

[@Texaslivinoutdoors]

@@bigz5262 that’s why I like the Etac light, it turns on when you move the bow. UV messed up not putting that on there scopes

[@Jbob37]

Martin was the Shit!!

[@tonyhriding3]

That was a great podcast 👏

[@goldtip34]

Great episode

[@tomh6751]

Loved this episode, keep up the good work man!