Pro's and Con's of gloss finish on HHA bows

[MikeM]

What are the pro's and con's of the gloss finish on Howard Hill Archery bows by Ekin.

[Rob DiStefano]

you already asked the same question on the hh bug thread.

it has nothing to do with the bow brand or type.  it's pure aesthetics ... though a glossy bow reflection can be a hunting deal breaker.

[nineworlds9]

Gloss will bring out the wood, but reflective so for hunting a potential stalk/movement giveaway.  That's about all there is to say.  A light coat of wax left on unbuffed will take care of this for a hunt.

[Hermon]

To my eye, gloss finishes show "handling" marks more.  Any bow will get scratches from normal day to day use, but I don't think they are as noticeable on a matte finish.  YMMV

[Centex]

I chose satin for my halfbreed and like the finish.

[MikeM]

thanks for the input

[Sam McMichael]

I like the gloss finish simply because it looks nice. I have not knowingly been busted by the high gloss. Movement is what has done me in most often, whatever the finish.

[JRY309]

Depends on what I want the bow for.I had a Big Five,ebony riser and black glass that looked pretty sweet in a high gloss.Something about black in high gloss,I just like the looks!I have my Half Breed in a satin finish,look great too!

[K.S.TRAPPER]

I've killed turkeys and deer from the ground and tree stands with high gloss finished Hill style bows,  Like Rob said has nothing to do with style of bow.

Tracy

[Paul_R]

Pro: It looks great.

Con: It looks too good to take in the woods....

[typical2]

Glossy finish is typically harder.  You can always tone it down with wax...