Cool thread. Paul's story certainly influenced my trad journey.

And..there are NO finer people than The Windauers' for carrying on Pauls' Dream..Hats off to Dave, Beth, and family!

Never met the man.  We are all poorer for not having him with us to share his craft.  I was in Germany when he passed and was relatively new to Trad.  His stories and those written by others relecting on his life have molded many of my thoughts and beliefs. From all accounts Paul was an amazing football player, state champion wrestler and truely humble man.
   

I, also was inspired by Barry Wensel, his hunting ability and his Silvertip recurve.
So, I ordered a Silvertip recurve from Screaming Eagle traditional catalog. It was described as the "Cadillac of bows" in the catalog.
Long story short, the bow was never delivered.
I later was told that Paul had died in an accident. I felt so bad for him and his family. I can't believe it's been 20 years.

I shoot a Schafer Silvertip recurve today and often think of Paul Schafer.
May he rest in peace.

I continue to be amazed at the level of accomplishments that he was able to achieve.  I am also so impressed by his character and the stories you hear about his nature as a person.  His death rings really true from me this year.  I am turning 44 in March.  Paul Schafer died at the age of 44 in the accident.  Gives me a different perspective on what all he accomplished!  One person I would have liked to hunt with.