Howatt Hi Speed

[Mike Vines]

I use the no glove on my self made recurve, I call it "Forced Motion".  I only use that bow for bow fishing now.  For some reason or another, I prefer the feel of leather on my fingers.

[ron w]

All the years I have been at this game I have never run across a Hi- Speed. They look like really nice bows. I'd love to get my hands on one about 40-45#.

[shawns]

Martin continued to make a take-down Hi-Speed up until 5 or 6 years ago.  I have a 58" martin Hi-speed T/D 50@28in.

[Hatrick]

Here's a 1961 version that I re-finished and put new limb tips on. It's 54" and 47# @ 28". I use a D-97 string on it now and it's a great shooting bow. I love the brazilian rosewood in the older Howatts.

I also have a 1984 58" model with a shedua riser. It's 45# and another great shooter. The Hi Speeds are some very nice short bows.

 

[Sunnyb]

There is a Howatt Hi Speed on E bay now.

[Apex Predator]

Here are a few Hi-speeds I've owned.

[Sunnyb]

Hatrick, the 61 you have is the same as mine except my limbs have a reddish brown colour not black.