This wasn’t feasible from a structural perspective, so Shadwell decided to think outside the box: In 2017, he settled on building a new riser for a new bow. It would cater to the larger archery market so that compound and recurve shooters could have an option for a compact, backpackable bow that felt more familiar to them than the folding bows he already offered. It would not only feel familiar but also look similar. With those qualities integrated, he felt he had something that would garner the interest of many archers.











