Which Hill and Why?

[straitera]

IMHO, can't tell a hair's difference shoot wise between any similarly matched draw weights & lengths. Never shot any Yew Hill which may be some of an exception? Go with what you like to look at. I don't care for anything but rock solid longbow straight or slight dish on all my HIlls. There was a monster Hill right up your alley in the classifieds the other day. Real beauty & not too common woods. Have a look.

[Sam McMichael]

I have  Wesley Specials, Cheetahs, and a Big Five, ranging from 40# to 65# and like them all. For me, they all draw smoothly and are comfortable to shoot. Some have the straight grip and some have the dished grip, and all of them work well for me. I like 68" length even though my draw is slightly less than 28". Both the juniper and bamboo suit me nicely. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience with the Redman or the Half-Breed yet but have heard only good things about them. I have only shot a Tembo a few times and found it to be every bit as smooth as some of the other guys have stated on this thread. If you can, shoot several different specimens, and choose whatever "reaches out and grabs you".

I am certainly no expert, but I believe that, if you like this style of bow, any Hill you choose will serve you quite well - pick your spot and the bow will put it there. Good luck. This will be an enjoyable quest.

[swampthing]

Old school, no carbon, and no glass.  

[Knawbone]

Thank you guys for another page of useful info.I always appreciate being able to learn from the experienced.I would like to see some honey locust up close if anyone has any pics.

[Kevin Hansen]

I'm enjoying this post, too, as I am in the process of deciding on which Hill to order. The comments have me leaning towards a Tembo...

[arrow flynn]

Igot a tembo from bob wesley it was a bow ekin made for him tonkin cane 3 lams 70". my son shoots it.53 at 28.nothing shoots better i swear.brn glass white belly.if your able bob wesleys school is money well spent.

[sorefingers]

I have two Half breeds both are 68" both are beautiful bows but perform awesome, one is older with real dark yew, it has a sterling silver inlay of a elephant, elephant hide slight dished grip, mammoth ivory tips put on by BamaBows and a d97 string.Also had Nate cut it down from 70" to 68" and refinish, needed to stiffen her up a bit truly a tricked out one of a kind Hill. I recommend tip overlays and fast flight with a couple extra strands. You can feel the difference. Enjoy I can remember getting my first Hill then Two and three and --oh well you get the point.