I am going to order a Howard Hill Archery Tembo later this week and am trying to decide on riser wood, leather wrap, and lam colors. Boy this is a hard decision. If you have a Tembo pic, please post! I'd like to see them.
Sorry, I can't help, unless you'd like to see photos of my Wesley Special (it has two more lams than the Tembo)?
Check out http://www.howardhillshooters.com and look under showcase,there are quite of few pic's of HH bows.
I'm with Ben...no Tembos, but I gots Wesleys.... :thumbsup:
No Tembo but would if I could find in my draw & length used. Bet you'll like it.
No pic, but I have been thinking of just that bow. I plan to order one with a cocobolo riser and gloss finish, black glass, no limb tip overlays.
I been thinking about a Tembo myself but man them Cheetah`s look nice...RC
Here's one for you in Ebony with black glass. It's the one on the left.
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/IMG_0144.jpg)
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/HHCarbonTembo.jpg)
Tembo's are really sweet shooters and are the favorite of a lot of Hill guys especially in the lower weights! Good luck with yours!
Ken :archer:
Here is mine with the pretty coat on.
(http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv19/lpcjon2/100_1001-1-1.jpg)
:thumbsup:
Spanky, that Ebony/black glass/straight grip Hill of yours is maybe my favorite combo for a classic Hill-style look. I had a 68", 53#er just like that one some years back (except it was a Big Five) and kick myself every time I think of having sold it. :knothead:
I know what you mean Tony...I had to let that one go too! I'm going to order another though to replace it very soon!
magwa45,check this out,but get your bib and a rest for your jaw first. :thumbsup:
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=081422;p=3#000038
I "feel your pain", Magwa. I ordered my second Wesley about three weeks ago and I'm starting to run to the window every time I hear a truck go past my my farm.... --Bob Wilson
SpankyNeal, I like your Tembo. I am a lower weight shooter and don't think that is going to change much.The "Tembo" is the oldest model in the HH Archery line. The way the inner lam goes back over the riser is pretty cool. lpcjon2, thanks for the link! The "Halfbreed" almost makes me think twice, but I am going to go with the "Tembo" for now.
A Tembo is at the top of my list for my next bow purchase. I have decided to go with black glass but cannot make up my mind between Myrtle or Chechen for the riser. Oh well, deciding is half the fun!
Hey Kenneth that Tembo looks familier he he
It should Mark...hope your enjoying it bud!! I miss her already :banghead:
How do the Tembo's shoot compared to a Wesley or Big Five?
I have Wesleys,Big Fives and a Cheetah but I have never shot a Tembo.
Frank it's hard to pin down, but IMHO the Tembo seems to have less thump in the hand at the shot and feels a little smoother to me on the draw - it's just a different feel if ya know what I mean. Having more bamboo than glue compared to the other bows makes a difference I think. They're just sweet shooters!
Spanky
My Tembo has black glass backing over carbon,bocote riser and clear glass over the bamboo belly. It is hands down the best bow I have ever owned or shot(out of more than 20 odd makes and models). I also owned a Cheetah and a Halfbreed, but I like the Tembo the best - very forgiving of shooter error. Sorry, I've never figured out the picture thing on this site, but I do have some pictures I could e-mail.
Yeah, I'd like to see any picture you might have. Now I am thinking of going with a 68" Tembo. That should be about the longest I could handle at 5' 10". Isn't that what longbows are all about?
Mag the length of the bow will determine how it feels. I have two Hills a 60" Big Five that is real snappy, very fast for a Hill and I have a 68" Cheetah that is the smoothest bow I have ever shot. I love them both. The Big Five is my hunting companion and my Cheetah is a my Range bow. At 5'6" they both work real well for me.
If you take a look at Craig's site he now lists in stock bow, there's a 70" Tembo waiting for you
I just picked up a used Cheetah, boy its a real pretty bow,I'm starting to really like the Hill style bows.
Some shots of my Tembo built by John Schultz about 40 years ago--just got it back in January.
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Empty/Hill%20Tembo/DSC01201.jpg)
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Empty/Hill%20Tembo/DSC01200.jpg)
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Empty/Hill%20Tembo/DSC01199.jpg)
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/davidmitchell_6466/Empty/Hill%20Tembo/DSC01202.jpg)
David, Awesome bow you got there! Is that brown or black glass on the back? Looks like the classic combination of some of Howards bows. Love it!
Ken
Spanky, thanks. The back glass is black. This bow shoots incredibly well. I got it off the classifieds here and she's a dandy. I have no idea as to the history of this bow but it has hardly any evidence of ever being used at all. Craig tells me that from the serial number it was made when John Schultz was the bowyer and dates to the late 60's.
By the way, she's 68", draws 55@28, and left handed.
Very nice bow David, I like the "old school" look. I have a tembo on order as we speak. It should look like yours except mind will have brown glass on the back. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Thanks for the pictures. Glen
Hi David,
is the bow string follow? If it is can you post some pictures stringed/not stringed?
Thanks in advance.
Marco.
No, Marco, not string follow, but I'm toying around with getting one to try. There is one on the classified at LW that is a brand new LH string follow Hill, just a tad too heavy for my likes--she's 55@27. Good looker. I'd be all over it if it were 5# lighter.
Hi David, last year I bougth from Craig a string follow Tembo (carbon & lamboo) the best HH bow I never owned.
Marco.