Author Topic: Damon Howatt Hi-Speed (Read 544 times)

doubleo · « **on:** February 21, 2013, 09:40:00 PM »

I've been looking for a piece of history and finally found one. I have it posted on the collectable forum. A beautiful bow and shoots as good as it looks. Any Hi-Speed owners that would like to share pictures and or any info about there bows would be appreciated.
Thanks,Mark

VRB · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2013, 12:53:00 PM »

Nice bow doubleo,hard to find one that does not need a little TLC.

Here's one I am refinishing and a replica I made which is waiting for the final matte coat.

It had four holes to fill.One will be covered with a small piece of antler,the one next to it filled with a cocobolo plug.

Two holes on the back filled with blk glass on a wood plug.I think once the finish goes on they will blend in.

Serial number etc.I guess it might be a 1963 model.

The wood is outstanding like many made in that era.

The original is a 58" model and I had to take twist out of both limbs.Mine is a 54" about 47#@28".

doubleo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2013, 01:46:00 PM »

Bill, Thanks for posting pics of your bows. Great job on the replica. Ya gotta love these old
Hi-Speeds.

Nativestranger · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2013, 01:57:00 PM »

Both look great. What woods are on the replica and the original? Please let us know how they compare in performance.

vintage-bears · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2013, 03:53:00 PM »

Amazing job on the replica!

Jack Shanks · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2013, 07:39:00 AM »

Here's some that passed through my hands in the last couple years.
1967

Photos are bad but I believe this one was early seventies.

1964

cacciatore · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2013, 08:45:00 AM »

I love that 64!

Jack Shanks · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2013, 09:23:00 AM »

Felix,

I have another 1964 that was in need of a refinish. I have it sanded down, new decal but haven't gotten around to spraying it yet. Hopefully it will look as nice as that original when it's finished.

Jack

doubleo · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2013, 10:01:00 AM »

Jack, Thanks for posting pics. The 64 and 67 are really sweet.

doubleo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2013, 12:37:00 PM »

Anyone else have pics of there Hi-Speeds.

Sixby · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2013, 01:08:00 PM »

JACK !!! That is absolutely gorgeous, What did you use for the finish spray on the Hi Gloss bow? My guess is Fuller Plast. God bless, Steve

cacciatore · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2013, 01:24:00 PM »

Jack,you have done a stunning job on that one,too bad it is a RH,I have a pair of 58"one must be a 61 in original condition and the other is been refinished by Rich,1972.I really would like to find a 64-65.

doubleo · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2013, 05:55:00 AM »

2Blade · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2013, 04:22:00 PM »

Ive got one thats 45# @28 and its awesome bow was my first recurve. I got stupid and thought it was to shiny so I painted it camo. Didnt like it so I took it off and ruined the finish :( I need to get it redone it really took the beauty away!

Tom Phillips · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2013, 12:57:00 AM »

I LOVE HOWATT Bows,I have an early 54" high speed with solid riser 55# as well as 58" DIABLO (not Super Diablo) that is my favorite old school bow.
I just acquired a very COOL large photo of Damon Howatt himself standing with hunting partner with 2 dandy mulie bucks hanging from tree as well as DAMON HOWATT authorized metal sign that hung in Glenn St.Charles Northwest Archery for many years.
Howatt bows are sleepers and I scratch my head sometimes wondering why guys have no interest in them !!! Big mistake :-)

doubleo · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2013, 05:52:00 AM »

Tom, Would love to see some pics of your bows and Mr. Howatt. Howatt bows are shooters.

Hobow · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2013, 03:26:00 PM »

I agree with everything mentioned about the Howatt bows, even the low end bows are great shooters!

Tom, I'd love to see a pic of your metal Howatt sign!

Brad

doubleo · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2013, 02:09:00 PM »

lotspaih · « **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2013, 03:57:00 PM »

Beautiful bows I have one a belive a 60's model but I'm unable to find a string for it. And I really haven't found info on it.also could youguys help me load pics of the bow I'm new to the forum thmanks


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