HH bug got me ... Part One!

Boreal Boy · March 10, 2011, 07:56:00 PM

I too have been bitten by the highly contagious HH bug! however, i am having trouble finding a used 68" 50#.
I have talked to Craig and he gave me some price quotes on "the one" although, not yet owning or shooting a Hill there are a few things i am not sure about, one being weight. so i figure I would try to find a used 68" 50# shoot it until the cows come home, learn what i like and anything i might change then get on the horn with Craig and put an order in for "the one".

Wannabe1 · March 10, 2011, 08:04:00 PM

Scott, I don't have anymore in that weight to pass along but, wish I did. I'm sure someone out there might have one for you. I'll keep a look out if anything comes up. Good luck in your search.

SpankyNeal · March 10, 2011, 08:06:00 PM

Your arrows will be the same length, but yes the power stroke is changed somewhat as the limbs are closer to your wrist. As long as you shorten the bow accordingly you ahould be able to maintain the same draw weight and get comperable performance.

Scott, you might check with some of our sponsors to see if they have any in stock that might meet your needs as well.

March 10, 2011, 08:11:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by SpankyNeal:
Your arrows will be the same length......

LOL! Yeah I can see that. Hah!

Overspined · March 10, 2011, 09:09:00 PM

Hill archery surprised me a couple months ago. I have a couple custom Hill bows and ordered a Redman. I ordered 45# and 68". I asked for the standard adult grip because I am a whimp and didn't want another bow over 50#..lol. When it showed up, the grip was a different "standard"!!! I love the teardrop shaped grip on the previous "standard" straight grip bow I received from him and now...NO Teardrop. Kind of just an oval. I still can shoot it and like it, but I found that the teardrop really fits perfect every time without thought. The new standard grip doesn't have that same feel. I still shoot it well and don't hate it, but I was disappointed that they didn't tell me that they changed the grips.

SpankyNeal · March 10, 2011, 09:26:00 PM

Matt, Craig might be able to reshape it for you without too much trouble.

Nate Steen . · March 10, 2011, 09:30:00 PM

Overspined,

you're right about the racetrack oval grip now popular....you can grip it a little off-center, and the round belly feels the same, kinda like gripping a pipe.... with a teardrop grip, the narrower belly side of the grip gives a more positive feel as the grip settles along your palm lifeline. Not the old hatchet head style handles, just a nice teardrop... IMO the only way to go...lol.

David Mitchell · March 10, 2011, 09:33:00 PM

Craig reworked my Redman to give it the teardrop shape which I too really like. It came too round for my liking. Now I make sure to discuss in detail just how I want the grip, how deep, total circumference, etc. It seems there is far more variance possible in longbow grips than recurves.

Overspined · March 10, 2011, 09:40:00 PM

I love my Hills, but I am now waiting for the bow I bought from Rob, his spot waiting for a Miller longbow.

The catch, I changed the order to a split bamboo longbow instead of the Old Tom.

I don't know if anyone has seen/shot these but they are a work of art, and I am looking forward to shooting and displaying it. It is like having a little piece of history without buying a schultz for $1000

oh, the anticipation!

Rob DiStefano · March 10, 2011, 10:19:00 PM

to each their own. i hate the teardrop wedge, love the new rounded grip.

now we all know what grip to ask craig to shape for our next order ....

:D

Ben Maher · March 10, 2011, 10:32:00 PM

Is that a "No" to the order on the Miller Mr Rob ?

March 10, 2011, 10:32:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Overspined:
I love my Hills, but I am now waiting for the bow I bought from Rob, his spot waiting for a Miller longbow.

The catch, I changed the order to a split bamboo longbow instead of the Old Tom.

I don't know if anyone has seen/shot these but they are a work of art, and I am looking forward to shooting and displaying it. It is like having a little piece of history without buying a schultz for $1000

oh, the anticipation!

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Overspined,
I am eager to see it and hear from you about your experience. I pondered that one for a bit.

But, aside from my HH Half Breed, I now have a Cumberland on order and will hold off on all other purchases in my wait for a Sunset Hill. Those three ladies will undoubtedly give me a ton of pleasure. :D

Mudd · March 10, 2011, 10:38:00 PM

I sure wish I had been in the position to have taken advantage of the sale when Rob's bow was up.

I don't mean to say I'm jealous but man! what a sweet looking bow....lol

God bless,Mudd

Overspined · March 11, 2011, 01:51:00 AM

Tony, sounds like you saw them in Kalamazoo too...pretty cool. I was happy with the Old Tom, but just asked Miller and he said no problem as he hadn't made anything yet. I had to add $ to make up the difference, but I decided that I had enough straight up Hills..for now..and decided that it would be cool to try a more primitive Hill style bow on for size.

March 11, 2011, 03:30:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Overspined:
Tony, sounds like you saw them in Kalamazoo too...pretty cool. I was happy with the Old Tom, but just asked Miller and he said no problem as he hadn't made anything yet. I had to add $ to make up the difference, but I decided that I had enough straight up Hills..for now..and decided that it would be cool to try a more primitive Hill style bow on for size.

No...I'm in China, missed that wonderful annual event.
And, Yeah!...very cool!

What part of MI are you from?

Rob DiStefano · March 11, 2011, 06:11:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ben Maher:
Is that a "No" to the order on the Miller Mr Rob ?

yes, that was a no.

canopyboy · March 11, 2011, 07:33:00 AM

Wow, I walk away for a day and come back to find Mudd has sold his beloved Robin Hood? Is the world ending? Wasn't it just at the beginning of this short and sweet thread that he was receiving it and taking his first shots with such excitement.

What the heck happened?

Mudd · March 11, 2011, 09:34:00 AM

"Stuff"

"Nuff said!"

God bless,Mudd

OP-archer · March 11, 2011, 10:03:00 AM

Being an informed buyer will ensure that you get the product you want. It has been my experience that bowyers want to spend time answering your questions to ensure that you absolutely love their final product. A totally satisified customer is the bowyers ultimate endorsement.

Mudd · March 11, 2011, 12:14:00 PM

Bowyers like Craig and Jason are wonderful to deal with and their workmanship is above reproach.

Both have always been more than willing to answer any and all questions.

They could most likely spend more time building if folks like me wouldn't call so often...lol

They never seem to mind and go out of their way for their customers.

Kudo's to them...

God bless,Mudd

PS: This isn't a paid endorsement for Howard Hill Archery but I know it can't or shouldn't hurt them in any way...lol