The Skill of Kevin Hicks.mov

It would seem a shame that the enjoyable footage I have of this mans skill with the longbow remains in my tape vault, youtube gives me the tool to share this footage and I hope generates more interest in Kevin's living history company "The History Squad"
Unlike fake UFO footage this is real skill stuff, enjoy.

[@Rikitocker]

People like Kevin are a throwback to older times, a time when performers like this were the norm, they were skilled men in arms, the arts and performance - they were bards, warriors and historians rolled into one. Give me this kind of entertainment over what passes for it today ... Kevin is a legend!

[@RTBurke]

Definitely subscribe to The History Squad, Kevin is a brilliant storyteller.

[@ncrrangerrolandtembo4615]

Another man of culture I see

[@Joolshicks]

Hey Dave - a great piece of filming! I'm still shooting, but I must be honest I do miss the audiences of Warwick. Hope you're doing well - give us a call sometime. Kevin

[@michaelcaplin8969]

You are a real showman! I laughed so much, while being absolutely blown away by your super human skills. The perfect combination, really! Are you still shooting?

[@michaelcaplin8969]

Ok, I just realized you are the same person featured in the "How to shoot the English Longbow" viewd by 1.4 million people. You are what got me into longbow shooting. How about that :)

[@DrPacman]

It's people like you who inspire others love of history. Thank you

[@eplv3432]

Love your channel

[@richardandersen6293]

Bowmanship and Showmanship.... Well gifted in both.

[@MegaSuperpotter]

Wonderful, Kevin changed my life! being an archer reenactor with the 'little Saxon' as he called my son. Good luck to you fella wherever you are now. ,

[@falcons1988]

Nice to see "Reenactor" that actually knows what war is about.

[@girthygumbolini882]

I just found Kevin's channel and now this older stuff, and its awesome. I really wish I could have been there to see it in person!

[@jefftucker201]

Kevin Hicks is a true legend!

[@Nana-vi4rd]

He is awesome, isn't he? I watch all his videos and find them funny, informative and downright entertaining.

[@primafacie5029]

Good to see Kevin young and hale.

[@davidware8496]

Love watching any video with keven Hicks. Great archer and great story teller

[@andrewsmyth6027]

excellent. i am an archer this guy is fantastic with a long bow, well done and great video

[@decab8292]

Fanbloodytastic ! Shooting an English long bow has been on my bucket list for a while. Just because of my northumbrian lineage. Thank you for this upload.

[@bluebow68]

Awesome footage..thanks so much for sharing..and we all hope that Kevin is still around,entertaining everyone..

[@mpsymonds1]

These films are fantastic regarding Kevin Hicks. I have seen a couple of him, giving talks and the art of using the weapon from people that have filmed him . I have only just discovered his channel, so it was interesting to see the younger man. I started to get fascinated by the Long Bow. His name popped up and i was hooked by his story telling / skill and his funny way of telling them. He can sometimes be quite intense which is another great trait. He also has a fair amount of acting talent. If you watch his channel you will know what i mean. Thanks for sharing this.

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

Kevin is a great entertainer with some serious amount of skill!

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Kev is a gifted showman.

[@brettaustin7737]

If you'd like to see more from Kevin Hicks, I discovered that he recently started his own youtube channel, called thehistorysquad. kzbin.infovideos Lots of great content there.

[@rikemdoyle]

This is great! Thanks for sharing. I love The History Squad channel. Cool to see Kevin isn't full of it. 🤭

[@micahlanboney7830]

Thank you so much -- I enjoyed this immensely

[@MishterSmiley]

Wonderful display of talent and charisma.

[@methylene5]

Amazing skill, thanks for sharing your footage. I've been to Warwick castle, thoroughly enjoyed the day.

[@mattheweskender7781]

What a performance with English longbow!!😀😀

[@richardhucker3577]

Great video of Kevin

[@shrimpanzee001]

I saw the bowman at Warwick castle. He was cool as fuck. Even got a kid to stand in front of the target and drew the bow fully while aiming at the wee man. Thought he was gonna shit his pants.

[@DaytonaStation]

He is awesome. An clever and witty.

[@jakemorris8463]

Wish I was half as good as this with my longbow.

[@DaytonaStation]

Awesome as usual ...from and American fan

[@MAC-gb6im]

i would love to see more footage of Kevin Hicks the granddad iv all ways wanted xD

[@mzm1011]

Wow that was really awesome...great shooting !!

[@XvShadowsvX]

i love kevin. he is awesome in everything :D

[@papabearpapaboo]

Anyone else see him point the bow at the crowd and pull the arrow back? 😳

[@rossinnz]

Good on ya Mate

[@ulteriormotive1863]

This guy is awesome.

[@heaththompson3834]

Well shit I want a long bow now!

[@anttitheinternetguy3213]

I strongly recommend. I bought mine from a local bowier - 42lb draw and 75€, 100% local handywork. So awesome and 42lb is a good starter bow, Even though real starter longbows were around 70lb

[@strifed169]

This guy must be a riot at parties

[@Ash_Hudson]

Fucking legend.

[@WV591]

to hit that far accurately you would need at least 60lb but he pulls it like it's 30.

[@thedragonbroke]

He's been shooting since he was a kid.

[@loganreece3263]

He shoots a 70lb

[@mdstmouse7]

i read his comment on another video that he uses an 85lb

[@stevemarce1988]

70

[@davesheppard8797]

@stevemarce1988 The bow they made him at Warwick.......not the one he is shooting here was 90# and over 7 feet long. He still has it now. We talk regularly about longbows as I'm having another one made for me. Kev is a great guy! Dave.

[@alexwirtz9497]

@Kevin Hicks - late to the party here, but ... wow. Boring technical question, what's the draw weight on your bow? Cheers

[@loganreece3263]

He shoots a 70lb

[@krisania96]

@@loganreece3263 Wow, i mean i know thats the "starting weight" for a warbow (70lbs-180lbs or so) butdamn, it's pretty hard to shot this well with a "lighter weight" warbow aswell. actually it's impressive regardless of draw weight. :O

[@loganreece3263]

@@krisania96 Totally.

[@DaytonaStation]

Awesome bowmanship and I am a mongolian bow guy.

[@loonie8338]

Does anyone know the draw weight of the bow he was using?

[@muhammadnursyahmi9440]

Apparently, he himself have no idea.

[@Ethereodeth]

this is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vonsaponatheim3736]

He didn't hit the head with the first arrow he shot at it, look at the amount of arrows in his belt before the shot and the amount he has after the shot.

[@erik_1953]

I think, in the(ire) old days, they where not stupid. They had several techniquis. Depending on the target / purpose. We (also) must be able to compete with the FITA shooters..

[@leedavis7508]

Does he have a slight recurve to his bow tips ?

[@Paranomasia12]

Legolas' got nothing on him =P

[@jakem834]

Too right....also, great profile picture. Argus is a masterpiece!

[@stevemarce1988]

50 Yards? 🏹🎯

[@alejandroviajero6130]

👏👏👏😆

[@PeterEndelt]

👍👍👍

[@elmbobby]

Intro song name?

[@bashpr0mpt244]

The website listed is dead, maybe you can explain what we were meant to find out there in the video and spare us having to dig or hunt the man down individually, or just in the description?

[@picklewiickle.1583]

why are they laughing.

[@ciscodepr]

Awesome