HH bug got me ... Part One!

Benny Nganabbarru · January 29, 2011, 10:47:00 PM

Nice bow, Steve!

SteveL · January 29, 2011, 10:50:00 PM

Thanks! Ben

Wannabe1 · January 29, 2011, 10:53:00 PM

Steve, that is a good looking bow. Looks like you've been taking real good care of her.

SpankyNeal · January 29, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

Real nice Steve!

January 30, 2011, 01:30:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Raging Water:
Oh, and the Dual Shelf String Follow HH Robin Hood is making it easy for me to learn to shoot lefty.

At 55# at 28", I am overbowed shooting lefty. I know that. But, give me a couple of weeks and it will be easy.

Matt

Matt, I have read you several times as you mention shooting "lefty". I have never considered doing that - maybe because I never had a bow that would accomodate that effort.

Seems a difficult challenge to me...do you just want to be a switch-hitter?

tg2nd · January 30, 2011, 02:40:00 AM

50 pages! Unbelievable!
Go on!!!!!

January 30, 2011, 04:04:00 AM

Dem dare d style bows is funny lookin'.

January 30, 2011, 04:14:00 AM

Steve, I like you "Big 5"

The grip is dang near straight - maybe a hint of locator. Did you order that special?

Rob DiStefano · January 30, 2011, 06:09:00 AM

maca - it's good to work the opposing muscles for 'balance', so a few times a week i'll pull a bow lefty (i'm a righty).

leatherneck · January 30, 2011, 09:58:00 AM

Maca-That looks like the dished grip on Steves bow. But I could be wrong.

January 30, 2011, 10:28:00 AM

Rob...

Thanks! You are an endless source of info...perfect timing for me..I appreciate it.

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Leather...

Yeah that is what I thought when I first looked at it but it seemed straight up to a point about an inch below the shelf. I am just so curious about every detail of these bows...thanks!

leatherneck · January 30, 2011, 10:38:00 AM

Actually the bow I test drove had a dish and I had to look real close to tell the difference from the straight. Thats why I ordered the locator grip. Keep in mind I'm used to a R/D bow grip so Hill owners might see the difference easier than I did. But it did not appear that much different.

Raging Water · January 30, 2011, 10:57:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Macatawa:

QuoteOriginally posted by Raging Water:
Oh, and the Dual Shelf String Follow HH Robin Hood is making it easy for me to learn to shoot lefty.

At 55# at 28", I am overbowed shooting lefty. I know that. But, give me a couple of weeks and it will be easy.

Matt
Matt, I have read you several times as you mention shooting "lefty". I have never considered doing that - maybe because I never had a bow that would accomodate that effort.

Seems a difficult challenge to me...do you just want to be a switch-hitter? [/b]

Well, Like Rob says it develops both sides of your muscle groups. I did it because, my friend Leo Markert, said I woud improve my overall shooting and you never know if you'll need that skill.

I am so right handed that my right arm is made of steel compared to my left. Interestingly, it was not my left "string arm" that was "getting tired" it was my right arm from holding the bow up and out. That suprised me.

In the end, it don't want to be so unbalanced in muscle strength. I can draw 90# righty so I better be able to work up to around 75# lefty (some day).

Matt

Kevin L. · January 30, 2011, 03:06:00 PM

OK, we got some good weather today, so I went out and took some pics.
L-R: 1. HH Wesley Special, 66" 55@27, cocobolo riser and overlays. Dished grip.
2. HH Cheetah 66" 58@28, extra lam of bamboo so 3 bamboo and two juniper,cocobolo riser and tips, glossy finish. Slight locator grip.
3. Appalachian Archery Middle Mountain longbow by Dave Guthrie, 68" 60@28, elm limbs and walnut riser and overlays (I think). Locator grip.
4. Another Appy Middle Mountain, 66' 57@26, 4 lams of juniper and cocobolo riser and overlays. Locator grip. This was my first trad bow and has been over the river and through the woods more than once. I should get it refinished sometime soon.
5. Bighorn Tamarack #36 by Ron Maulding, 68" 57@28, 4 lams of tamarack with a maple riser. Brown 'glass, no tip overlays. Locator grip.

The Wesley is the smoothest but the Appy that I started this trail with is still my favorite.

Kevin

SpankyNeal · January 30, 2011, 03:53:00 PM

Those are some beauties Kevin!

Spanky

Cookus · January 30, 2011, 05:28:00 PM

Those are some beauties Kevin! I took my Wesley (52# @ 26... I shoot 28") for a walk this afternoon in the snow and worked on form. I'm currently playing with some 2018's with 225 grain field points and I think I've got a winner! My best shooting partner (the Mrs. of course!) was unable to attend or take pictures since we're expecting in April. The other 4 kids turned their back on their Maddog pups as well as dad for the excitement of sled riding! What a great Sunday afternoon spent after church!

Kevin L. · January 30, 2011, 06:14:00 PM

Thanks guys, I'm really partial to that style.

Kenny, where in WV are ya from? I'm originally from Wayne Co. and have family over in the Huntington area.

Kevin

Cookus · January 30, 2011, 07:18:00 PM

I'm from Martinsburg in the eastern panhandle... Just north of you down I-81. The smallmouth fishing in your neck of the woods is awesome! Ever try to rig one of your Hills to blast gar on the James River or Stuarts Draft?

Kevin L. · January 30, 2011, 08:14:00 PM

Nope, never did. I'm pretty partial to chasing those little Brookies up on the Blue Ridge with a bamboo rod. But I have been known to take a canoe and a box of poppers chasing those smallies between my place and yours.

Let me know if you get down this way, we'll shoot some.

Kevin

Cookus · January 30, 2011, 08:28:00 PM

Sounds good Kevin! On the same note fellas, who bowfishes with their Hills? C'mon don't be shy to show us your setups! It's almost the season (we're praying!!!)... Hero shots will do!