HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Kapellmeister]

After shooting it some more today (with my cold weather hunting mitten on), I will concede that the teardrop grip does lend itself to consistent positioning in the hand.  I just don't think it's comfortable... it just concentrates the pressure into a smaller area of the hand.  I can't help but wonder if that's the reason why so many people complain about the recoil from these bows... because the recoil is concentrated in that "thinner" swath of the palm.

Well, before I even think about making any changes, I think I'll just bear with it for a while and see how I adjust.  I'm not giving up on it though, that's fer sure!  Maybe it'll be like it was for me switching from a glove to a tab... it didn't feel as good at first but after using it for a while, I like it much better.

[Kevin L.]

I had a SUnset Hill with that teardrop cross-section to the grip and really didn't like it. I gave it to a buddy of mine and he thinks it's the best grip ever made.

Give it a while and see if it grows on ya.

Kevin

[Rob DiStefano]

when it comes to handle shapes, and if yer a seasoned trad longbow archer, first impressions are usually correct and the main reason for either modding the wood or chucking it over to the classifieds.

[RC]

I like the Straight grip with the teardrop. Puts my hand in the right place everytime. But I would never modify my style to fit a bow. Took to long to make it happen without thought.RC

[Kapellmeister]

I hear ya, Rob... I'm definitely not a seasoned trad shooter but I have shot a self bow for a few years.  I was kind of expecting the Hill straight grip to be more like the self bow's.  Well, we'll see...

I appreciate everyone's input!  

RC, Rob,
Is the "pointy" only more noticeable on the straight riser?  I will order a locator with a "fat" grip....my hands are way too big.

These are good things to know before I place an order...thanks!

[Raging Water]

Gene,

My 68" 85# at 28" Half Breed has the same "pointed" grip. I got some tennis racquet grip tape and used that to soften and round the grip. Since then, I have taken that off and I now really enjoy the "pointed" grip. It just took some getting used to. Now, it is my favorite grip.

Matt

[SpankyNeal]

The teardrop is also my favorite! The pointy edge does help me repeat my hold alot better than a rounded one.

All the dished and locators I have seen were not pointy at all. I think that it gets rounded some during the shaping of those two styles.

Spanky

[longbowben]

Rob that's a beautiful bow!

[Overspined]

I like the teardrop straight grips too, easy positioning and comfy when you get used to it, or if your hand is shaped for it. Too pointy and I say "uncle".

[Overspined]

that doesn't look all that pointy from the pic though.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

G'day lads,

I got a beaut surprise when I got home from work this afternoon, as I had no idea it was finished or on its way! The sight of the long box, that we know and love, really made my day. I rang Craig a day shy of four weeks ago today.

It is a string-follow 70" Redman, with locator grip, bubinga riser and tillered for three-under shooting. It is 60# at 28", although I draw 29". I didn't choose the tip overlay option, as I quite like the plain Jane tips. The string it wears was made a few weeks ago, and is fourteen strands of TS+, padded to twenty at the loops.

The Douglas fir I ordered from Surewood Shafts arrived just today, so before I shoot it I will have a few busy days of making arrows. I suppose I could be tempted to shoot some arrows that will be too stiff for it...

Here's "Sunburnt Redman":

 

 

 

 

[Benny Nganabbarru]

 

 

 

[Benny Nganabbarru]

I need to mow my lawn, eh. It's a weekly event at this time of the year, at four to six inches per week. This bow, with our strong Aussie dollar, is the lowest-cost new bow I've ever bought; Hills really are good value, and a lot of bang for your buck.

 

 

[Ben Maher]

Absolutely stunning Ben !

What a beutiful looking bow ! I am jealous as all get out !
I bet you have a ripper time with "Sunburnt "...termite mounds and hogs watch out !
Great stuff mate ...

Looking forward to your opinions on string follow .

I'm still waiting for mine to clear customs ....

[Rob DiStefano]

WOW, what a beauty, ben!  congrats on the new edition!

               

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Macatawa:
RC, Rob,
Is the "pointy" only more noticeable on the straight riser?  I will order a locator with a "fat" grip....my hands are way too big.

These are good things to know before I place an order...thanks!

i've had lots of hill straights and a few dishes - all had the damn wedge-in-yer-palm.

i ask that the new big5 get that wedge taken off and severely rounded, along with a locator.  it's due in next week, so will report back here with words and images.  i doubt it'll be much different from the teardrop.  

on the big5 i just got from mike, he took of 3/4" from the handle depth in order to round off the teardrop wedge.  it's the best straight hill handle i've ever held.

those deep, wedged handles offer noticeable torque for me on the release and that wedge edge knifes into the small spot of the hand (the left fleshy part of the upper thumb base) that hasta take the brunt of the holding weight.

[Bowana]

Very nice Ben!

[Mudd]

Aw Ben!! That looks so sweeet!!

Thank you!! I needed a bow fix this morning and yours filled the bill for me.

I really appreciate you sharing with us.

God bless,Mudd

PS: I really enjoy seeing your green grass and warm sunshine!!
Everything is one color here right now... white!

Ben,
Gorgeous!  Love that color...
I am also waiting for a report..