Archery Lead: Chris Nichols
My story began as a young boy growing up in
Western New York where I was the typical Huck
Finn with a fishing pole in one hand and a air rifle
in the other; fishing from the train tussles and
stock ponds and hunting squirrels, rabbits and
many more animals. As a boy I made my own
bows from tree branches and pounding nails into
broadheads on my grandfather’s anvil and serving
feathers on sticks with thread.
I’ve hunted and fished all my life and love to share
my experiences with people who share the same
passion as I do. In the early 90’s, I was prompted by a good friend to give archery a try, so
I bought a used Hoyt Apple Pro and arrows at a pawn shop and the rest is history. I then
started hunting almost exclusively with a bow in Arizona where I was very successful in filling
every elk tag I had drawn, including Javelina which is called the “ghost of the desert” by the
locals.
I befriended Lonnie and Rhonda Crabtree who
opened Corner Archery ,which is one of the
industries most well-known Pro shop where I
learned the technical aspects of archery and
shooting. I also started local and state 3-D shoots
and shop leagues, taking top honors. In 2001, I
qualified for the IBO worlds in Virginia but was
unable to attend. I have a real passion for helping
people and bringing out their full potential.
Being a Hoyt fan for years, I have to say that after
researching and then shooting the Xpedition line
of bows, they have raised the bar in the archery
industry!
Lines we carry:
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