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Offline Romans3

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first bow purchase!!
« on: January 22, 2009, 08:02:00 PM »

 
 

I've been shooting trad bows my whole life but have never actually purchased a bow. I was given a checkmate falcon by my dad a while ago and it's been great, but I wanted something different.

My "best Christmas gift ever" was a d-style longbow my dad had custom made for me when I was a kid. I still have it and have loved it since I got it. For a while now I've been wanting to get a bow similar to that very special bow...and finally, after saving a while, here it is.

Howard Hill "big five" 55#@25" (I draw 27.5)

Purchased used, but it's in amazing condition! I love it.

Here's pics of the new and the old, and one with my little girl. I'm excited to pass that old bow down to the next generation!

Soon she'll be giving me lessons!
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Offline coyote1956

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 08:25:00 PM »
congrats! looks like a nice pair  and your pride and joy too!  Have fun.
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Offline vermonster13

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2009, 08:29:00 PM »
Congrats and she's a cutie!
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Offline Wannabe1

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2009, 08:31:00 PM »
Now that's what I call a great 1st purchase! Congrats.   :thumbsup:  Love them Hills!!
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Offline DannyBows

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2009, 08:46:00 PM »
Both of those babies are Beauties!! Congrats!!
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Offline Shinken

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2009, 09:19:00 PM »
Using that draw weight you are set to go with a matched arrow and razor sharp broadhead!  Enjoy!
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Offline khardrunner

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2009, 09:46:00 PM »
Nice looking bow little brother. It won't be long till she shoots better than you!

I still have my Holmes LB on the rack. I think I'll have that forever.
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2009, 10:53:00 PM »
Beautiful little girl and congrats on the new bow.
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Offline Big Ed

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2009, 11:52:00 PM »
Very cool, congrats
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2009, 12:01:00 AM »
:thumbsup:
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Offline Oliverstacy

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2009, 12:11:00 AM »
Very nice...  :thumbsup:
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Offline trapperDave

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2009, 09:51:00 AM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline PaPaFrank

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2009, 10:31:00 AM »
Very Cool!! thanks for sharing...
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Offline NorthernCaliforniaHunter

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Re: first bow purchase!!
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2009, 11:08:00 AM »
Oh yeah! That's what it's all about.
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