Steve Chan - Elvish Tac - Archery’s Best Kept Secret
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Steve Chan discusses the innovative archery sight lights from Elvish Tac and shares insights from his journey in the archery industry.
The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 407: Steve Chan - Elvish Tac Sight Lights - Archery’s Best Kept Secret In this episode of Bowhunter Chronicles, host Adam sits down with Steve Chan, co‑founder of Elvish Tac, to explore innovation in archery accessories. Elivish Tac makes the absolute best archery sight light you have likely never heard of. Steve recounts his first exposure to archery, early DIY gear experiments, and how a return to bow hunting in college led him into the industry. While managing a pro shop, he identified product gaps and teamed up with his business partner Alex to design better sight lights and accessories focused on durability, water resistance, rechargeability, and user‑friendliness. Steve breaks down the design influences from his background in chemistry and Alex’s physics experience, the iterative product development process, and real‑world testing feedback from hunters and pro shooters. He emphasizes community and mentorship—how connections with experienced archers shaped product decisions—and discusses Elvish Tac’s commitment to offering quality alternatives rather than replacing existing brands. Elvish Tac’s products are built for hard use people…
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