HH bug got me ... Part One!

Ricker · January 21, 2011, 01:48:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by David Mitchell:
Here is a shot of a Hill string follow (on the right) and a Northern Mist (on the left). Steve puts a bit more string follow on his bow than Craig does.

This photo is cool. I think the amount of string follow is merely one aspect of how sweet a bow feels and behaves. I believe a key factor in the "sweetness" of the "s-follow" design is the limb with radius feels and behaves much better than one that is straight from the fades to the tip.

January 21, 2011, 02:16:00 AM

Rick,
Interesting on the "string follow" thing. I thought that was a down-side of these bows. Apparently it can be a plus??

Thanks for the offer! I will not be back to the states until mid-june sometime. Will look you up when I get back..

Take care...Tony

Ricker · January 21, 2011, 02:19:00 AM

Sounds good Tony.

Benny Nganabbarru · January 21, 2011, 03:21:00 AM

Nope, a 70" bow. I already have a 70" Wesley Special, and really enjoy that length.

MikeM · January 21, 2011, 06:01:00 AM

I also have a 29" draw. Started with a 66" Hill years ago. Didn't like anything about how it felt and I am sure that affected how I shot it so I got rid of it. It was awhile before I shot a Hill again but when I did I got a 68" on Craig's recommendation. It was much better than the first. Subsequently I tried a 70"er. That was the best so I got rid of the 68" and now all my Hill bows are 70".

Rob DiStefano · January 21, 2011, 06:15:00 AM

yes, i agree ... i haven't found a "hill style" longbow less than 68" ntn that felt "right" on the draw, hold and release for a true 29" draw (to the front of the shelf). depending on the design and build, sometimes 68" and sometimes 70". all depends on the parameters and TILLERING.

January 21, 2011, 06:53:00 AM

That's good info...wisdom in a multitude of counsel for sure...saved me from a disappointment.

I waded into this with the preconceived idea that I "needed" a 66"er. You all have educated me well!

Thanks a bunch!!

David Mitchell · January 21, 2011, 08:12:00 AM

Looks like Nate and Craig are doing quite well as a result of this thread.

446 posts about Hill style bows--gotta love it.

Rob DiStefano · January 21, 2011, 08:22:00 AM

not to mention there are other current hill threads.

interesting that pretty much none of the bowyers involved are trad gang sponsors.

nothing like free word-of-mouth advertising, eh?

Blueridge · January 21, 2011, 09:33:00 AM

Thanks guys this has been a great read , very interesting . No signal where I'm going for 2 weeks but Craig said my Big 5 will be on it's way just as I get back. This topic could be it's own category.

Davesea · January 21, 2011, 10:47:00 AM

According to Howard Hill Himself he would never use a bow shorter than 69" with his 28" draw.

I saw a nice quote in one of the trad gang signatures...

"Fear the man with one bow"

Blueridge · January 21, 2011, 12:01:00 PM

Thanks guys this has been a great read , very interesting . No signal where I'm going for 2 weeks but Craig said my Big 5 will be on it's way just as I get back. This topic could be it's own category.

3Under · January 21, 2011, 08:01:00 PM

Don't stop now!!

Rob DiStefano · January 21, 2011, 08:03:00 PM

it'll pick up when the bows start rolling in ....

Ben Maher · January 21, 2011, 08:22:00 PM

Rob said...

Quoteit'll pick up when the bows start rolling in ....

mine are getting posted Monday .....

Ben Maher · January 21, 2011, 08:34:00 PM

Re the number of posts ... Ain't a sponsor in site for nearly any of the bowyers who get mentioned which is a great pity.

Perhaps if Hill style bow enthusiasts had there own forum here on TG we could get some on board ...

On such a T'Gang Hill users forum we could talk discuss ...
*Plaid :rolleyes:
*Why we are cooler than everyone else ...

*Why we are considered 'the kids who sit up the back of the bus ' and what our bad boy image means to us and the women who want us ...

*How we ain't overly interested in the words letters 'fps' or carbon but very intersted in the words like 'back quiver' , stability , Redman and hog hunting ... and elevated rests

*That long is better ... And that by definition 'short longbows' are for nancy boys

I can think of a few guys who could admin the forum ... lol

In all seriousness I'd always prefer to give my $$$ to sponsors so if we can do anything to get them here i think it would be of great benefit to everyone .

Benny Nganabbarru · January 21, 2011, 09:10:00 PM

Ben Maher: Too funny! You have the madness, but I agree, and so therefore must also be mad!

RC · January 21, 2011, 09:10:00 PM

BIG FIVE in the house. Worked a deal with Thomas aka Hogdancer and got a fine Big Five. I did`nt get home till after dark so I strung her up and shot her in the house. About 15 yards and I was wearing out a golf ball size spot. HAPPY.
It has action boo limbs with an extra lam of yew in the middle under clear glass with a Texas Ebony Riser. I will post pics tomorrow.Life is good,Thank you Lord.

Ben, I did sit in the back of the bus...and my Grandson thinks I`m cool and....RC

Mudd · January 21, 2011, 09:29:00 PM

Alright RC!! I look forward to seeing pics.

Give a few more details like length, draw weight, ect.

Inquiring minds want to know...lol

God bless,Mudd

RC · January 21, 2011, 09:36:00 PM

Mudd, Its 66" long and 52@27. Shoots the samw arrows I was shooting from my Mohawk like bullets. I put a big Magnus I on and it shot perfectly.Gold tip trad 35/55 with 250 grains in the nose.Kinda cool. The Mohawk at my draw is bout 5 pounds less but with the Hill not cut as deep they shoot fine. Kinda good cause I bought 24 from a TG member a while back.RC