HH bug got me ... Part One!

flint kemper · June 21, 2013, 05:27:00 PM

Ron, beautiful bow from David. If that is some of the yew that I think it is, it is more special than most know!

Rossco7002 · June 21, 2013, 07:06:00 PM

Wow Ron! That is amazing! I have been going back and forth about ordering another bow from David - either a Hawk or a yew Old Tom and that bow of yours sure throws some fuel on the fire!

June 21, 2013, 08:17:00 PM

Well, conditions are not right for our Bdub trip and my back tells me that I should not be lugging heavy packs right now, so, we're going on a road trip to see a Tradgang sponcer. I hope the storms don't kick my butt. This will be different and probably the most expensive way to order a new bow possible.

Knawbone · June 21, 2013, 10:47:00 PM

Ron, I guess WOW! That bows exactly the right combo I would order. The spects are exactly right also. 48 @ 26 is perfect. Beautiful bow, just georgeous. Big congrats and God bless.

Ron Roehrick · June 22, 2013, 12:21:00 PM

Thanks for all your replies, I picked the Yew with brown glass because David said that was the combo John Schulz was shooting in his film hitting them like Howard Hill. Also I have a yew and bamboo made by David that was really a smooth shooter so I thought why not a Yew with brown glass. The special piece of highly figured Mrytle contrasted nicely with the yew and brown glass. David is a real artist. Ron.

Goshawkin · June 22, 2013, 02:02:00 PM

I don't like the look of fancy veneers under clear glass on Hill style bows. I don't know why,because I love the looks of highly figured,curly,burly veneers on recurves and R/D longbows.For a glassed Hill style I think yew or 'boo under brown glass back and belly is "The" look.

Goshawkin · June 22, 2013, 02:20:00 PM

Hey Green, Nice bow and I hope both "second chances" work out for you.

Green · June 22, 2013, 05:35:00 PM

Thanks Nick. Grip's pretty small so I sent Craig an email about that, but the performance and smoothness is just what I'm looking for.

jeffg · June 22, 2013, 08:31:00 PM

Does anyone think that THe Northern Mist Shelton are slower than most Longbows out there?

David Mitchell · June 22, 2013, 09:46:00 PM

Mine sure isn't.

Bowitis · June 22, 2013, 09:56:00 PM

I have never shot through a crono, But I agree with David, I love mine. My Shelton is a "Keeper"

Bud B. · June 22, 2013, 10:15:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Goshawkin:
I don't like the look of fancy veneers under clear glass on Hill style bows. I don't know why,because I love the looks of highly figured,curly,burly veneers on recurves and R/D longbows.For a glassed Hill style I think yew or 'boo under brown glass back and belly is "The" look.

I have a bow in the works brown back/belly over boo and maple. Can't wait!

Goshawkin · June 22, 2013, 10:39:00 PM

[/qb][/QUOTE]I have a bow in the works brown back/belly over boo and maple. [/QB][/QUOTE]
We're gonna need pics! :D

Mudd · June 22, 2013, 11:22:00 PM

Bud B... is waiting as hard for you as it seems to be for me?...lol

Like one buzzard said to the other..."I don't want any more patience, I wanna kill something!"..lol

God bless,Mudd

akbowbender · June 22, 2013, 11:34:00 PM

Gave my NM Classic a workout today, and took this photo for the large backstop topic:

It was the Misty Dawn's turn last night.

Sure wish I could shoot more than 50 arrows before getting tired!

Shinken · June 23, 2013, 12:15:00 AM

What a great wood combo for the handle riser and limbs Green! I like that contrast!

Enjoy!

Shoot straight, Shinken

Pat B. · June 23, 2013, 01:14:00 AM

My Shelton may be quicker pound for pound that other Hill style bows, but I've not chrono'd it..

It does appear to shoot an arrow quickly for it's weight !

WESTBROOK · June 23, 2013, 09:11:00 AM

My Sheltons have always been pleasingly quick for a straight limbed bow. It may be a hair slower than the backset Classic but it makes it up in sweetness.

Eric

Charlie Lamb · June 23, 2013, 09:56:00 AM

In an earlier discussion I mentioned that I don't really shoot with the "Hill style". I found these videos from a few years ago of my form.
Decide for yourself.
my form

jeffg · June 23, 2013, 09:58:00 AM

I will say she is sweet, and one of the few Hill style bows work well for me. I guess speed isn't that big of a deal but it and arrow weight give you kinetic energy=penetration.