QuoteOriginally posted by jeffg:
why don't you hear much about Craig's Howard hill bows? There is a lot about JD Berry and other makes.

Jeff, it has sort of run in cycles on this looooong thread.  At various times different bowyers have been hot.  At one time it was Dave Johnson and lots of guys were ordering them. Now you never hear of those bows on this thread. At various other times it has been Northern Mist, Howard Hill, etc.

QuoteOriginally posted by Ray Lyon:
Still have my first HHA bow (Tembo)from 1978 when Ted and Betty were running the company. Used to have a hand written note from Betty regarding their stock bows at the time and switching over to their new bowyers (mine might be an old Schulz model as he was just leaving and I elected to take a stock bow).   Had a few that I traded away. Great bows.

John built bows for HH from the late 60's to the mid 70's.  All the Shulz made Hills uniquely have 5 numbers in the serial number. I have a late 60's Tembo that looks and shoots great.

Thanks Art, I'll check out the serial number.  I just remember the note saying we're transitioning from our former bowyer to new bowyer(s) so there will be a delay if you order a custom weight and length. Of course back then everything was done through the mail. By the way, it was late 77 when I ordered the bow and it was after seeing the Feb 1977 article in Bow Hunter magazine about Howard Hill Archery and John Schulz and Ted Ekin.

QuoteOriginally posted by Ray Lyon:
Thanks Art, I'll check out the serial number.  I just remember the note saying we're transitioning from our former bowyer to new bowyer(s) so there will be a delay if you order a custom weight and length. Of course back then everything was done through the mail. By the way, it was late 77 when I ordered the bow and it was after seeing the Feb 1977 article in Bow Hunter magazine about Howard Hill Archery and John Schulz and Ted Ekin.

That's so ironic Ray! I think that may have been the same article that also inspired me to  buy a Hill longbow. Did it have Howard with his elephant on the front cover?

Art,

Here's the article. I remember the cover of the magazine had the 'Rigid Compound Bow' which was super short for it's day (and now the norm). Anyway, traditional articles were few and far between then so I enjoyed reading that one and it inspired me to get my first Howard Hill bow.

 Article on John Schult in Bow and Arrow magazine

QuoteOriginally posted by Ray Lyon:
Art,

Here's the article. I remember the cover of the magazine had the 'Rigid Compound Bow' which was super short for it's day (and now the norm). Anyway, traditional articles were few and far between then so I enjoyed reading that one and it inspired me to get my first Howard Hill bow.

 Article on John Schult in Bow and Arrow magazine  

Thanks Ray, That was a different article from the one read, It's a great article. You could see many of John Shulz's views that ultimately made there way into his book, Straight Shooting" one of my favorite reads.

QuoteOriginally posted by pavan:
I am on the list for the new limited edition from Craig that is coming soon.  

I'm excited to see what this new offering will be. I sold my Robin Hood limited edition because it was only 75# and I regret it almost everyday.

Could someone post pics of carmalized bamboo?
Thanks

I think on "hot " streak stuff, for the good bowyers it's only a "hot streak" when it's first announced that they make a great bow. Then people are interested and want to hear more.
Because Steve turay had a hot streak, but really he still is having one as his waiting list is still long and staying steadily long. JD berry has closed his books temporarily until his list shrinks up and still has people calling daily to try and get on the list as soon as it's opened.
Dave Johnson slowed his list down to ghe point of he stopped building due to helping his wife.
The good builders will stay steadily busy I think. The hot streak happens when something new comes along.

Craig's new bow will be a hot streak also, and rightfully so... I wanna know more too

QuoteOriginally posted by daveycrockett:
Could someone post pics of carmalized bamboo?
Thanks

My Howard Hill "SIMBA" Very dark caramelized bamboo and myrle.

QuoteOriginally posted by jeffg:
 
 
 
This is caramelized Bamboo

Thanks

now I in anticipation on what Craig's limited bow will be

I'm looking at a stock Wesley Special with the carmalized boo limbs. He has a couple that interest me. I draw 29" what length bow should I be considering? I was thinking 68" from what I can gather here with the search function.

Give Craig a call about that.  My draw is 28" and I'm happiest with a 68" bow length. YMMV

I have a 29" DL and prefer my 68" halfbreed to my 70" wesley.

I draw 27" and my Wesley is 64" and works great for me.

Are all Wesley Specials caramelized? Mine I bought
used, but it looks just like the pictures above.

I must  be odd man out.  Owning  Hill longbows over the past 30+ years  that range in length from 65-70",  with my 26.5" DL my hands down favorites and my best shooting  bows have been 68"/69". My first HH bow was bought on the traditional advise that  the right length should be your height less an inch.

My DL is 29" and I have two Hill's at 68" and 66"