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Our core team

Thomas Brugger

“Extreme in everything”

Hi

I’m Thomas and I am from the beautiful Rhineland-Palatinate. I’ve been shooting arrows the traditional way since 2010 and enjoy extremely high draw weights.

I’m an honorary member of BSV Götzis in Austria and BSC Birkenheide, where I also actively shoot.

Over the course of my time as an archer, I’ve accumulated various national and international titles—and even set three world records.

My role at EA

Role

I am the founder of the Bogensport Extrem movement and owner of the company “Bogensport Extrem”.

Activities

  • Archery coach
  • Fitness coach
  • Course instruction
  • Tournament archer
  • Presence at archery trade shows
  • Live appearances
  • Social media creator

Gear

Bow
  • 130lbs Redman extreme
  • 130lbs Shrewbow extreme
  • 80lbs Blackwidow
  • 150lbs Raptor-Rex Falkenholz
  • Weitere Backup-Bogen von 55 bis 160lbs
Arrows
  • Spine 250 ALPHA – Carbonschaft
  • Spine 300 ALPHA – Carbonschaft
  • Spine 350 ALPHA – Carbonschaft
  • Spine 300 OMEGA – Carbonschaft
  • Spine 350 OMEGA – Carbonschaft

Steve Kuhn

“Extremely reliable”

Hi

I’m Steve and I am from the best part of Franconia (Middle Franconia). I’ve been shooting arrows the traditional way since 2010.

I’m a member of the Abenberg Archers and also involved with SG Eintracht Germania Ellingen.

During my time as an active archer, I’ve earned various national and international titles, including first place at the Shrewbow Challenge 2025.

My role at EA

Role

I am a founding member of BSE and owner of the company SK-Sehnenbau. There, I produce stingray leather tabs, manufacture Stormvogel feathers, and sell high-quality bowstring wax. I also offer a wide range of other archery-related products.

Activities

  • Archery coach
  • Tournament archer
  • Presence at archery trade shows

Gear

Bow
  • 50lbs Redman extreme
  • 50lbs Shrewbow Sebirian Tiger
  • 50lbs ShrewBow Tsunami
  • 50lbs Falkenholz ILF
  • 50lbs Falkenholz ILF Longbow
Arrows
  • Spine 500 ALPHA – Carbonshaft
  • Spine 700 ALPHA – Carbonshaft
  • Spine 800 ALPHA – Carbonshaft

Christina Schmiedel

“Extremely stylish”

Hi

I’m Christina and I am based out of North Rhine-Westphalia. I’ve been practicing archery since 2001 and prefer the traditional style.

My home club is Krefelder SSK.

During my time as an active archer, I’ve won various national titles at championships in the Bowhunter League and at open tournaments.

My role at EA

Role

Corporate design & logo, stickers, magnets, signs… everything that can be printed.

Activities

  • Tournament archer
  • Presence at archery trade shows
  • Contributor to the DFBV until 2015
  • Design work for BSE (including the logo)
  • Organization and support at German Championships, as well as the Bowhunter and Field Archery League

Gear

Bow
  • 45 lbs ‘Harrier’ Langbogen (64″) – Border Bow
  • 35 lbs ‘Жар Птица’ (52″) – Shrewbow
  • 35 lbs ‘Ysengrin’ Langbogen – Der Bow, Mathias Klein
  • 35 lbs ‘Aingéal’ Custom Bow (48″) – David Kossmann
  • + more
Arrows
  • Spine 45-50 lbs – Cedar (‘Harrier’)
  • Spine 1150 Carbon One – Carbonshaft
  • Fletches: Geygoose& Turkey– Custom Indian Style
  • Tip: Tophat Archery

Marc Lang

Marc Lang

“Extremely focused”

Hi

I’m Marc and I am from the Swabian Alb. I’ve been shooting archery since 2009 and prefer the traditional style.

My home club is SV Hettingen.

My role at EA

Role

EA founding member

Activities

  • High-quality leatherwork
  • Tournament archer
  • National and international championships
  • Presence at archery trade shows

Gear

Bow
  • 58 lbs Falkenholz ILF
  • 50 lbs Shrewbow extrem
Arrows
  • Spine 400 ALPHA – Carbonshaft
  • Spine 500 ALPHA – Carbonshaft

Janina Leber

BSE Kernteam - Janina Leber

“Extremely euphoric”

Hi

I’m Janina from Rhineland-Palatinate. I’ve been practicing archery since 2023. After starting with barebow, I switched to the traditional style.

My home club is SV Odenbach. I’m also a member of a second club, BSC Bad Kreuznach.

During my time as an active archer, I’ve won various national titles at championships in the Bowhunter League and at open tournaments.

My role at EA

Role

  • Social Media Admin (Facebook)
  • EA Chapter organization
  • EA Chapter Cup organization

Activities

  • Tournament / championship archer (DFBV/TBVD)
  • Presence at archery trade shows
  • Live appearances
  • Social media creator

Gear

Bow
  • 35lbs Jackalope Explorer
  • 37lbs Falkenholz Hyena
Arrows
  • Spine 900 Sphere Ghost- Carbonshaft
  • Spine 1000 Barracuda Colorline – Carbonshaft
  • Spine 1000 DK Tyrfing – Carbonshaft

Danilo Grützner

BSE Kernteam - Danilo Grützner

“Extremely competitive”

Hi

I’m Danilo located in the beautiful Rhön region in Germany. I got hooked on archery in 2021, with a particular passion for traditional shooting.

My clubs are FB Elters and “Hofbieber Hessen.”

My role at EA

Role

As a core team member of the next generation, I help secure the future of EA.

Activities

  • Championship archer (DSB/DBSV)
  • Archery coach
  • Course instruction
  • Tournament archer
  • Presence at archery trade shows
  • Social media creator

Gear

Bow
  • 60LBS Shrewbow- Extreme „ lil Favorit“
  • 53lbs Redman Carbon
  • 56Lbs Standard Redman
Arrows
  • Spine 500 ALPHA – Carbonshaft
  • Spine 400 ALPHA – Carbonshaft
  • Spine 350 ALPHA – Carbonshaft
  • Spine 500 OMEGA – Carbonshaft
  • Spine 400 OMEGA – Carbonschaft

Tanja Fricke

“Extremely versatile”

Hi

I’m Tanja and I am from Lower Saxony. I’ve been practicing archery since 2022, preferably in the traditional style.

My role at EA

Role

  • Core team – Next Generation
  • Admin of the EA website

Activities

  • Course guide (3D/field)
  • Archery instructor
  • Tournament archer
  • Presence at archery trade shows
  • Live appearances
  • Social media creator

Gear

Bow
  • 25lbs Shrewbow Sibirian Tiger
  • 25lbs Reiterbogen White Tiger
Arrows
  • Spine 1300 Barracuda Carbonshaft
  • Spine 600 White Line Sporri Archery
  • Spine 600 Purple Blazer Sporri Archery