HH bug got me ... Part One!

February 26, 2011, 03:56:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ben Kleinig:
Yep, that new shape to the locator has grown on me, and I really like it.

Ben, did you have to ask specially for the "new and improved" locator?

I gave Craig some pretty good dimensions to work with because I have very large hands and ordered a the locator but did not know there was "lack of pointy" option..

Rob DiStefano · February 26, 2011, 05:28:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Tony Van Dort:

QuoteOriginally posted by Ben Kleinig:
Yep, that new shape to the locator has grown on me, and I really like it.
Ben, did you have to ask specially for the "new and improved" locator?

I gave Craig some pretty good dimensions to work with because I have very large hands and ordered a the locator but did not know there was "lack of pointy" option.. [/b]

the "new and improved" rounded grip is now the standard. no more pointy-wedge-teardrop. amen.

February 26, 2011, 05:52:00 AM

Cool! (amen) I never had to experience that displeasure..

BTW, has any of your recent Hills been string follow? And if so, have you been able to shoot enough to get a feel for the difference?

Rob DiStefano · February 26, 2011, 05:57:00 AM

as i've noted elsewhere ...

"there is a feeling on the release with string follow longbows that i can only best describe as 'soft' and 'forgiving'. some like it, some don't - most do. i do, too."

is string follow slower than backset/reflex? probably. didn't notice that in a big5 comparison (both 68" and 50#, string follow and backset) @ 27 yards.

February 26, 2011, 06:49:00 AM

Yeah, I remember reading the first part recently...must have missed the "comparison" thing..

Thanks Rob!

canopyboy · February 26, 2011, 08:55:00 AM

Wow, looks like there was another round of bow buying. Some of you guys are ordering machines! Rob, I'm looking your way....

Can I ask people to post how many Hills they own/ordered?

I'm at 1/0. (And thinking there's something wrong....)

David Mitchell · February 26, 2011, 09:09:00 AM

I own five and have none on order (at the moment)! :rolleyes:

2treks · February 26, 2011, 09:10:00 AM

I am at 1/0(/and one on the design table).
I have a really nice Northern Mist Classic 57#@30"

Rob DiStefano · February 26, 2011, 09:22:00 AM

2/2

**DONOTDELETE** · February 26, 2011, 09:32:00 AM

I only have a Jerry Hill if that counts.. Shoots really Nice for Me..

canopyboy · February 26, 2011, 09:33:00 AM

Aw Rob, I was thinking bigger than that. So is this a new sickness, or are you just good at passing along the older ones?

Mudd · February 26, 2011, 09:40:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by mysticguido:
I only have a Jerry Hill if that counts.. Shoots really Nice for Me..

Don't fool yourself buddy, you are just as sick as the rest of us...lol Congratulations!

God bless,Mudd

**DONOTDELETE** · February 26, 2011, 09:43:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mudd:

QuoteOriginally posted by mysticguido:
I only have a Jerry Hill if that counts.. Shoots really Nice for Me..
Don't fool yourself buddy, you are just as sick as the rest of us...lol Congratulations!

God bless,Mudd [/b]

Thanx Sir Mudd, I feel Better Now..

far rider · February 26, 2011, 10:00:00 AM

5/1

Rob DiStefano · February 26, 2011, 10:00:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by canopyboy:
Aw Rob, I was thinking bigger than that. So is this a new sickness, or are you just good at passing along the older ones?

over the decades i can count at least 7 hill longbows, not counting the 2 coming. in the short and long runs, you only need and can shoot one at a time. the rest are part of the journey and obsession.

Mudd · February 26, 2011, 10:03:00 AM

Well spoken Rob!

far rider · February 26, 2011, 10:07:00 AM

I started my journey Rob just trying different bows, with different draws as a trial to get the combo that fit me. Then I ordered the bow I shoot the most often.....problem is, I'm having a hard time selling the others! I do so love grabbing a different one down occasionally just for a change of pace. I think I should have built a smaller bow rack, then I'd have to sell one to get one!

Mudd · February 26, 2011, 10:13:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by far rider:
.....problem is, I'm having a hard time selling the others! I do so love grabbing a different one down occasionally just for a change of pace. I think I should have built a smaller bow rack, then I'd have to sell one to get one!

I found that my bow rack is just too far away so I'm right now using two couches, they seem to hold plenty.

Once the weather changes I will go back to hanging them along the edge of the shop overhang so I can shoot whichever one grabs my eye.

God bless,Mudd

tradlongbow · February 26, 2011, 10:59:00 AM

1/0,

I sold 2 Hill bows,now I only have one. I'm trying to be a one bow guy, but I'am having a little problem because I've been thinking, and thinking, and thinking, and dreaming, and dreaming and dreaming, and fantasizing, and fantasizing and fantasizing about a stringfollow Tembo. Oh my God, I'm addicted...

Hello my name is Darren and I'm a Hill enthusiast, And I love it!!

Wannabe1 · February 26, 2011, 11:04:00 AM

I have 5 now and none on order. I've gone through 3 already so, 8 total in my bow career.