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Title: Longbow Grips
Post by: PastorSteveHill on March 21, 2008, 12:18:00 PM
Wondering what grip you like best?

I've been shooting a Black Widow Longbow and the grip is pretty nice. To shoot it straigth I have to use alot of heel.  Everyone I talk to says not to do this, but that is the only way I can shoot it straight....  Is there a particular grip that one should use a lot of heel on?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Longbow Grips
Post by: RC on March 21, 2008, 02:17:00 PM
Howard Hill heeled the bow. He was good shot. Don`t listen to what folks say listen to what works.RC
Title: Re: Longbow Grips
Post by: CJ Pearson on March 21, 2008, 02:35:00 PM
Amen to what RC say's. If it works for you stay with it.
Title: Re: Longbow Grips
Post by: PastorSteveHill on March 21, 2008, 03:42:00 PM
Will do. Thanks boys..

Anyone got a picture of Howard Hill holding the bow?
Title: Re: Longbow Grips
Post by: Orion on March 21, 2008, 04:04:00 PM
Any straight handled/gripped bow begs to be shot low wrist, i.e., with a lot of heel.
Title: Re: Longbow Grips
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 21, 2008, 05:02:00 PM
I like a locator best... :)
Title: Re: Longbow Grips
Post by: Shakes.602 on March 21, 2008, 05:16:00 PM
I have a Fused Wrist on my Left, Bow Hand, so     EVERYTHING  is High Wrist For Me! I have a Terrible Time with a Straight Handle, Until I can Find That "Sweet Spot" to Hang Onto!
 My LongBows have  ALL  had to have some Padding and Leather Added for any of them Touch My Palm! I have a Recurve that Fits My Hand Perfectly!! So, I "Try" to Reproduce  THAT  Grip!! Its has been a Fun-Challenge!!  :thumbsup:   You CAN Do It!!  :archer:    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Longbow Grips
Post by: Boneyard Bowhunter on March 21, 2008, 05:28:00 PM
IMHO, hold it low, and grip it tight.
Title: Re: Longbow Grips
Post by: JEFF B on March 21, 2008, 05:43:00 PM
locator grip for me.