Just got back from Denton Hill

[sam barrett]

I just made it home from Denton Hill.  This was my first time there and it was a great experience.  I don't have any pics, but I'll give you my experience.  First there were a ton of things to look at for the trad enthusiast.  I really thought there would be more bowyers there though.  I'm not sure if there were more in years past or not, maybe someone that's been there before can chime in.  I shot every bow I could get my hands on.  Most were great, but in my opinion the Fedoras, Timberhawk and Hoyt Buffalo shot the best.  I couldn't believe how good the Buffalo shot and after working out a great deal with the vendor brought one home.  I also brought home a Timberhawk longbow.  Scott, the owner of Timberhawk bows was as good of a person as you could meet.  He answered all of my questions and let me shoot any bow that I wanted, it was like talking to an old friend.  His bows are amazing shooters.  Beautiful, quiet, fast and the grips are amazing.  I have been a big fan of Fedora's since I started shooting trad and they didn't disappoint.  They are always helpful and let me shoot all the bows I wanted.  It was a tough choice between the Timberhawk longbow and a Fedora Xcellerator.  Either bow would be a fine choice.  Most bows were really nice, but I felt the above mentioned ones were above and beyond anything else that I shot.  If you get a chance to go to Denton Hill I suggest you do.  The 3d courses are great and the people there are even better.  Thanks for reading my rant.    Sam

[DannyBows]

I'm still crying about not being able to go. I had a Timberhawk recurve, which I let go during a fit of madness, and you're right, Scott builds a fine bow.

[adkmountainken]

i am leaving this morning to stay for the weekend.

[ckanous]

I hear ya Sam, coming home with 2 bows sounds good to me!

[sam barrett]

Ken, have a safe trip and a fun weekend.  Ckanous, yes it was a good trip.  I have been trading bows a lot lately and most bows I've shot have been pretty decent.  I think that I can say now that I won't need to be trading bows anytime soon.  Having the chance to shoot all those bows at once really allowed me to pick a couple bows that shot best for me.  I can't imagine two better shooting bows, for me at least.  Does anybody know if there are less bowyers attending Denton Hill now than in years past?  Thanks, Sam

[pauljr]

I was there yesterday and it didnt seam to be much different than years past in regards to the amount of bowyers.