HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Ron LaClair]

The thin grip is proper IMO, Howard liked it for a reason..If you've got thin boney hands you can toughen up by breakin boards with the heel of your hand... karate style..   ....

 

From my years of being a four color printer, handling heavy slippery paper, I developed very muscular hands.  What doesn't kill makes you stronger they say, perhaps that is why I can play my classical guitar as loud as I do, but it also helps when shooting sharper grips.  I prefer my own slightly asymmetric grip, it is sharper to the thumb and slightly softer to the palm.  I don't believe that shooting should cause pain or injury for those that do not have the hands for it, it is no fault on their part. I have tried to get boney handed guys to get into the sharper grips, but in some cases there was just no way for them to get past the pain in the palm.

[Ben Maher]

stop confusing me .......

Chuck and Brian ... I expected more from you two .... so when I have to buy 2 new bows , 1 black and green ... and my wife hits the roof ...

I am soooo blaming you guys

[SportHunter]

Originally posted by Ben Maher:
stop confusing me .......

Chuck and Brian ... I expected more from you two .... so when I have to buy 2 new bows , 1 black and green ... and my wife hits the roof ...

I am soooo blaming you guys

This thread has sold a lot of bows... I have 3 and another on the way, might change the order to a Swinehart special as well. Big thanks to you guys for spreading the knowledge, much appreciated!

[Bud B.]

It's about to go 700 pages. I still click and read daily. Good stuff.

[ChrisM]

So do I Bud. Don't say much just try and read and learn.  I wonder if I will be first on Pg 700.

[JohnHV]

Thought I'd share what came in the mail yesterday.



Northen Mist Shelton 66", 53# @ 28",

With American Elm veneers over toasted bamboo.



with bocote riser, can you tell it is a two-piece?



Shoots pretty good too!

[Rossco7002]

Nice looking bow John! Seems to shoot as good as it looks too.

[Ontario Longbow]

Very pretty bow!

[Trad Longbow Joe]

New to me Sunset Hill arrive today, 61# @ 27" and 66" long string follow.  A real sweet bow.  I will post pictures later, maybe tomorrow. Nate does make a beautiful bow. Very nice finish and I love his straight hill style handle.  A big shout out to Nate!

This new Sunset now has a place next to my Schulz American Longow and my two Howard Hills.  I hope this makes the wait for my David Miller Hawk a little easier.

[JohnHV]

Thanks.

It is the first bow I've bought custom made to my specs and shooting preferences.

It makes a difference!

Of course it's taken ~ 10 years for me to figure out what my preferences are...

[Brianlocal3]

Beautiful bow John. Steve is an amazing bower, and his bows are too notch.

[WESTBROOK]

Nice John! Those are great shooting bows.  

Eric

[WESTBROOK]

Hill Guys,  had an idea, not sure who to take it up with but wouldnt it be cool to have the Hope & Faith bows be a Hill style pair next year?? Who makes the call on that?

Eric

[Shinken]

Wow!  John that is a *fabulous* lookin' NM Shelton and at a great length and draw weight.

Looks like it shoots pretty good as well!

Enjoy!

Shoot straight, Shinken

 

[Ben Maher]

Eric ... fine idea !

[2treks]

Originally posted by WESTBROOK:
Hill Guys,  had an idea, not sure who to take it up with but wouldnt it be cool to have the Hope & Faith bows be a Hill style pair next year?? Who makes the call on that?

Eric

Terry Green is your guy Eric, But I think they are already done for next year. not sure though.

CTT

[2treks]

Originally posted by Ben Maher:
stop confusing me .......

Chuck and Brian ... I expected more from you two .... so when I have to buy 2 new bows , 1 black and green ... and my wife hits the roof ...

I am soooo blaming you guys

Ben, I really think you did this to yourself, we just helped a little.
Do ypu need more pics???
Cheers mate,
CTT

[bicster]

Beautiful Shelton!!! You can't tell it is a 2 piece. What method did Steve use?

[JohnHV]

bicster

It is a connexion style takedown.