Congrats on the kill Jacques! Nice looking bows fellows.
Tom

QuoteOriginally posted by Irish Archer:
Hey rider,

What are the woods used in that Wesley photo? Sweet bow!

Hey Irish,

The riser is Claro Walnut and the limbs veneers are fiddleback maple. I also had tip overlays of mastodon ivory put on it. I like the ivory colored wrap, but if I had it to do over I'd use a dark colored wrap. It shows dirt readily.

I purchased the woods and ivory myself and shipped them to Craig to use. It's a Wesley, but it's actually 7 lams. 5 bamboo with the two lams of maple under clear glass.

I love it, and my poor photography skills do not do Craig's work justice. The 7 lams and mid weight of the bow (68" 55@30-1/2")makes it soooo smooth and quiet that it's a true joy to shoot.

I've had it since 07 ??? I think, and it makes me smile every time I pick it up.

PM me if you want more details on it.

Thanks for asking

RC -
Here are a couple of pics after I put some rust colored pigskin on her. I'm vaguely aware of this fine bows history, so I will give her a chance to let air into some fine critters. I'd seen pics of Keeper Kat before, but had forgotten how dramatic the juniper is on this bow. Cheetahs are just about the prettiest bows that HHA builds.

 
 

Mudd my friend, thank you for such a fine shooter.

Danny

That's a sweet looking Cheetah! I have one with an ebony handle too - really sets off the juniper limbs. For some reason that bow seemed to have a little extra 'zip' to it...

Ric,
That is indeed the most unique Cheetah I've seen. Very stunning with the ebony.

What length feathers are you Hill guys using on your arrows?

4 in. shields.

My Cheetah is a great performer and a great looking bow. As Rossco said, it has a little more zip to it for some reason. I had Craig and Jason put an extra lam of bamboo in mine. Craig said that it would give it a little extra zip. I think a five lam Cheetah is a good choice in a HHA bow. Iv' stopped looking for a better fitting bow for my needs.

3F, I have always used 5" shields. Target and hunting arrows.

Tim I run 5" brace is at. 6.5"

Ok,

Nearly all on this thread shoot Hill style longbows.

Nearly all on here hunt with their Hill styles.

So, where better to ask this.....

What are your favorite ladder stands that are Hill style friendly? My setups are all 68" or 70".
I've been ground hunting since settling in on the Hill style bow, but where I'm presently hunting isn't very conducive to being on the ground. I need to elevate a wee bit to get my scent up.

I'm looking for a comfortable hammock style seat, or padded, around 10' or 12' height, that won't break my tiny piggy bank.

Many thanks in advance.

far rider, I only have one ladder stand and I rarely hunt from it. I am re- considering that now that I don't climb like a Monkey any more. The best ladder stands Iv' seen and hunted from that would be excellent for Hill bow use, are the home made ones. An out dated wooden ladder with a platform braced on top or a complete build is less expensive, quieter, and roomer than a sectional steel ladder stand. Then again weight and ease of use could be a factor.

I shoot 5" feathers. Don't have a ladder stand so sorry I have no input

Nice leather work Danny.  

3F - 5", either 'nanners or Swifts

 

QuoteOriginally posted by far rider:
Ok,

Nearly all on this thread shoot Hill style longbows.

Nearly all on here hunt with their Hill styles.

So, where better to ask this.....

What are your favorite ladder stands that are Hill style friendly? My setups are all 68" or 70".
I've been ground hunting since settling in on the Hill style bow, but where I'm presently hunting isn't very conducive to being on the ground. I need to elevate a wee bit to get my scent up.

I'm looking for a comfortable hammock style seat, or padded, around 10' or 12' height, that won't break my tiny piggy bank.

Many thanks in advance.

I have two from Dick's Sporting Goods I got on sale, but I trust this one more.

 

The foot platform is 12 feet high. I holds my 230lbs quite easily. Not an issue using Hill style bows out of either the homemade or store bought. The two from Dick's are their 15' ones with the open front. It's their lowest priced ones. I bought a foam seat pad from  Walmart and all is good. It creaks a little on windy days but the wooden one is quieter than the metal ones.

x2 with Bud on the Dick's stands.

When the season goes out you can get thoes stands for around $50. That's pretty tough to beat.

Any of the ladder stands with side rails will be more convenient without them. Especially on your bowhand side.

When shooting from a sitting position they can interfere if the animal is very close.

I use to dislike ladder stand as being too bulky and easy to see. I changed that attitude years ago and now they are my favorites. I feel much safer climbing up and down.

Commercially made ladder stands have a very minimal appearance and I don't think they bother anything.

I have a small productive wood lot that I have a ground blind setup in, but it seems, that when the wind is blowing, its swirling, and if its calm, my scent pools. I have noticed that on days when the wind is light to calm, the leaves above my head at maybe 10' to 12' are steady. I'm thinking if I can get up just a little bit, I will see more deer. I think either option (factory vs built) will suit. I have seen a few of the stands a Dick's, and they seem to be very reasonably priced.
Thanks guys,

Ok so I ordered me a hill style bow from maddog archery, so I guess the hill bug got me!    I shoot carbons right now, should I swich to wood to have a beter paradox around the bow?