Craig Ekin - Ya' gotta give him a hand! - PICS ADDED

[Ric O'Shay]

 

On April 7th I called Howard Hill Archery and ordered a new Wesley Special. Picked out the riser wood, glass, tip overlays, etc. Then I gave them the exact handle dimensions I needed on the bow. I was told that it would be 4 to 5 weeks delivery on the bow. Hmm...I wonder if that's true or what they tell everybody. Most custom bowyers are 4 to 5 months and that stretches into an additional 4 to 5 and sometimes over a year.

Next Tuesday, May 5th will mark 4 weeks since I placed the order. So, last night I decided to send an email and check on the bows' progress. I received an email from Craig. My new Wesley Special is ready to ship. Gentlemen, that's three weeks and two days from the date of the order and it is shipping out TODAY! Well done Craig!

[Irish Archer]

I'm going to have him make me one in the near future hopefully. That is really quick. Hope you enjoy it.

Show us some pics if you can.

[SpankyNeal]

Yep, and as long as everyone continues to think that A Hill bow will knock your fillings out or give ya a brain tumor for shooting it      Congrats on a sweet bow, and don't forget the pics!    

Ken

[akalhunt]

I ordered a Big Five recently and received it in two weeks.  It is a great bow and on outstanding performer.
Lynn Hunt

[HARL]

Craig has got to be the best I have ever had dealings with.Makes a great bow and his customer service is next to no one.You will be talking to him again Danny !!!!

[Dick in Seattle]

I've bought a bunch of bows from Craig over the last number of years.  The best "Craig Story" I have is a few years back.  I was on the phone with Craig about some bow matter and we got to talking about the Bear Cub.  I was having severe shoulder problems at the time and told him that if I could get another of my restored antique sewing machine sold, I'd probably be ordering one, maybe 25#, to shoot until I got back in order.  Well, I think it was four days later someone bought one of my machines and I called Craig to order the bow.  His response:  "I put it in the mail this morning.  I knew you were hurting and needed something to shoot."  Sure enough, two days later a beautiful little 56" 26# Bear Cub showed up on my doorstep.  Now, admittedly, the Cub is a simple bow to build, but he had to have started on the layup about the time I hung up the phone on that first call!

[GMASIUK]

I have ordered several bows from Craig over the years and, the longest lead time ever was six weeks (most delivered in 3.5 4 weeks). Craig is great guy to deal with and, a top notch craftsmen.

Glen in MA.

[texbow2]

I ordered mine April 2, hit my door step 22 days later and looks and shoots great.

[Ric O'Shay]

Here are the spec on my new Wesley Special:

Chechen (chi-chen) riser (to match the chechen riser on my Massie Model "M");

 

66"; 58# @ 28" black glass back and belly; 5th bamboo lamination brought down the sleeve to give some contrast between the black glass and chechen riser; elk antler tip overlays with laced elk handle wrap.

I'll get the pics posted when it arrives....Now, where is that FedEx truck?

[Dick in Seattle]

Huh?   Wha' happen' to that "Wesley"? !!!    :^)

[BaldingEagle]

Has Craig changed the specs to a take-down, hybrid?
     

[Ric O'Shay]

Please READ my last post. The riser of the Wesley is Chechen TO MATCH the chechen riser of my recurve....I only posted the pic of the recurve to show folks that don't know what chechen looks like....

Hope the pic of the recurve didn't cause anyone to stroke out.    :eek:

[wislnwings]

Can't wait to see pics of the finished bow.  I was looking at his web site last night considering placing an order.

[Dick in Seattle]

>>>Hope the pic of the recurve didn't cause anyone to stroke out. [Eek!]<<<


Momentarily came close... came close!   I:^)

[Ric O'Shay]

I'll have pics of the Wesley up as soon as it arrives.

[toddster]

Craig is awesome!!!!  I have ordered a Redman, Sirocco and Wesley special from him.  All are great to shoot and was made to my spec's in the time frame he said.  Not only does he make a great bow, but him and his family are quite knowledgable and great people.  they have my buisness for as long as I live.

[David Mitchell]

It is sooooo refreshing to get a bow while you are still excited about placing the order!  I love doing business with Craig and Co. and love shooting those sweet sticks when they come.  I have three on the rack and keep thinking about what else needs to be in the collection.    

[RC]

I also ordered a Cheetah from Craig and got it a week early. Flawless craftmanship and performance. I traded it because it was getting heavy for me ...must have been the bow cause I know I`m not getting weaker..lol.
  I`m wanting another as quick as the wife allows. Hate to admit it but after 24 years of marriage she still is the boss.RC

[BowHuntingFool]

Originally posted by Dick in Seattle:
I've bought a bunch of bows from Craig over the last number of years.  The best "Craig Story" I have is a few years back.  I was on the phone with Craig about some bow matter and we got to talking about the Bear Cub.  I was having severe shoulder problems at the time and told him that if I could get another of my restored antique sewing machine sold, I'd probably be ordering one, maybe 25#, to shoot until I got back in order.  Well, I think it was four days later someone bought one of my machines and I called Craig to order the bow.  His response:  "I put it in the mail this morning.  I knew you were hurting and needed something to shoot."  Sure enough, two days later a beautiful little 56" 26# Bear Cub showed up on my doorstep.  Now, admittedly, the Cub is a simple bow to build, but he had to have started on the layup about the time I hung up the phone on that first call!

Thats an awesome story right there my friend!      

[SCATTERSHOT]

RC, you're a wise man. Any man who tells you that he is the boss in his household is either lying to you, or doesn't understand the concept.