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Title: first bow purchase!!
Post by: Romans3 on January 22, 2009, 08:02:00 PM

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I've been shooting trad bows my whole life but have never actually purchased a bow. I was given a checkmate falcon by my dad a while ago and it's been great, but I wanted something different.

My "best Christmas gift ever" was a d-style longbow my dad had custom made for me when I was a kid. I still have it and have loved it since I got it. For a while now I've been wanting to get a bow similar to that very special bow...and finally, after saving a while, here it is.

Howard Hill "big five" 55#@25" (I draw 27.5)

Purchased used, but it's in amazing condition! I love it.

Here's pics of the new and the old, and one with my little girl. I'm excited to pass that old bow down to the next generation!

Soon she'll be giving me lessons!

Title: Re: first bow purchase!!
Post by: coyote1956 on January 22, 2009, 08:25:00 PM

congrats! looks like a nice pair  and your pride and joy too!  Have fun.

Title: Re: first bow purchase!!
Post by: vermonster13 on January 22, 2009, 08:29:00 PM

Congrats and she's a cutie!

Title: Re: first bow purchase!!
Post by: Wannabe1 on January 22, 2009, 08:31:00 PM

Now that's what I call a great 1st purchase! Congrats.   :thumbsup:  Love them Hills!!

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Post by: DannyBows on January 22, 2009, 08:46:00 PM

Both of those babies are Beauties!! Congrats!!

Title: Re: first bow purchase!!
Post by: Shinken on January 22, 2009, 09:19:00 PM

Using that draw weight you are set to go with a matched arrow and razor sharp broadhead!  Enjoy!

Title: Re: first bow purchase!!
Post by: khardrunner on January 22, 2009, 09:46:00 PM

Nice looking bow little brother. It won't be long till she shoots better than you!

I still have my Holmes LB on the rack. I think I'll have that forever.

Title: Re: first bow purchase!!
Post by: Chris Surtees on January 22, 2009, 10:53:00 PM

Beautiful little girl and congrats on the new bow.

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Post by: Big Ed on January 22, 2009, 11:52:00 PM

Very cool, congrats

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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on January 23, 2009, 12:01:00 AM

:thumbsup:

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Post by: Oliverstacy on January 23, 2009, 12:11:00 AM

Very nice...  :thumbsup:

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Post by: trapperDave on January 23, 2009, 09:51:00 AM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

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Post by: PaPaFrank on January 23, 2009, 10:31:00 AM

Very Cool!! thanks for sharing...

Title: Re: first bow purchase!!
Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on January 23, 2009, 11:08:00 AM

Oh yeah! That's what it's all about.