2009 H2H Evaluation Team
I cannot express my gratitude enough for those that volunteer their time and hard work to make the H2H possible! This test takes many hours and a ton of effort on everyone's part. This year we further changed the testing format to make it easier on the evaluators. In years past we would basically do the entire test in one session - an hours long grueling task. Two years ago we split the test up into 2 separate sessions making it much easier on the evaluators. Last year we further divided things up by performing two sessions per night at Yoder's Archery - one archer per session. Finally, this year we tested one archer per night. This makes it easier on the archer in terms of time commitment and also further isolates each tester - no talking between testers.
To all those listed below - THANK YOU!
- Bryan Fultz - This was Bryan's fourth year in performing the test. I generally do not allow repeat evaluators, however, Bryan and Todd (next on the list) are the exception. Bryan is a great friend and hunting partner. Bryan took the time required to be super precise in his decisions. He was very thorough. He made the comment, "This test is getting harder and harder each year because the bows are getting closer and closer in performance.' Age: 39; Shooting since age 18; Animals hunted - whitetail, elk, mule deer and turkey; Currently shooting a PSE
- Todd Jodon - This is Todd's third year serving as an evaluator. Todd is also a great friend and hunting partner. This guy can work a turkey call. Todd is a "tell it like it is' kind of a guy, which is a great quality in a bow tester. Todd did not hesitate to ask to go over two bows several times if he felt that is what was needed. Age: 39; Shooting since age 10; Animals hunted - whitetail, elk, mule deer, boar, turkey and bear ; Currently shooting a Mathews
- John Palm - Another great friend, John Palm was an asset to the 2009 H2H. He was extremely thorough in his determinations and had his head in the game the whole time. John's son Kyle, who just entered the Marine Corps, uses the Hoyt from last year's test. John and I are diligently scouting for a big buck for Kyle's short leave at the end of basic training that coincides with our archery season. Kyle, if you don't get a big buck this fall I am going to blame it on your dad's treestand placement skills!! Age: 50; Shooting since age 20; Animals hunted - whitetail and bear; Currently shooting a Hoyt
- Justin Wendorf - Justin, is fast becoming a good friend. He is extremely passionate about the sport, has lifelong ties to a deep hunting heritage and is an accomplished shooter - finishing 8th in the country in 2001 and receiving All-American honors. Justin also does a great service as a deputy wildlife conservation officer for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Age: 28; Shooting since 7; Animals hunted whitetail; Currently shooting a Mathews.
- The rest of the evaluators were previously unknown to me so I will simply share the basics:
- Matt Helm - Age: 17; Shooting since age 4; Animals hunted - whitetail, bear and turkey; Currently shooting a Mathews
- Steve Helm - Age: 50; Shooting since age 13; Animals hunted - whitetail, bear and turkey; Currently shooting a High Country
- Chad Smith - Age: 34; Shooting since age 29; This will be Chad's first year of hunting; Currently shooting a Mathews
- Aaron Neideigh - Age: 26; Shooting since age 21; Animals hunted - turkey and whitetail; Currently shooting a Reflex
