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Author Topic: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????  (Read 693 times)

Offline Eric Sprick

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #20 on: March 20, 2011, 07:44:00 PM »
Like others have said, they are two different bows.  Since you have had a Hill you gotta try a Mohawk.  Smooth as butter, zero shock and quiet.

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #21 on: March 20, 2011, 07:50:00 PM »
I really appreciate  all the great advise !!  The Hill I had was a cheetah made for me back in the '90's shot it like a dream . Do not know why I ever sold it? OH I know, to finance my "last" Jim Reynolds Ram horn recurve. With all the comments I think  Rob may be correct, I have to make this my "LAST TWO" bows .

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #22 on: March 20, 2011, 07:52:00 PM »
wow Eric, those are very beautiful bows. I need a Straight handle though. Vince said he can do one but I have not seen any example 's with .

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #23 on: March 20, 2011, 08:01:00 PM »
although this is not a "straight" handle, it is more than alot of other Mohawks, probably the closest your going to see in a photo here to a straight handle 'hawk.

 

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #24 on: March 20, 2011, 08:11:00 PM »
For the specs listed I would go with a Mohawk or a Robertson or a Northern Mist..

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #25 on: March 20, 2011, 08:36:00 PM »
Yeah, me too. I have my last bow on order right now. It's a new Mohawk. And it will be my last bow, at least until I give in to order another one. I have actually been selling some, Although it is usually to finance a new one. I'm down to about 11 or 12 longbows now.
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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #26 on: March 20, 2011, 09:27:00 PM »
Lamey, thanks for the almost straight handle pic. I am kind of kicking myself for not stealing the mohawk from you at that price. But then again there is just something about straight grips that works for me. I think it helps me push into the bow when drawing and it feels very comfortable and sturdy.

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2011, 09:43:00 PM »
BOTH GOOD BOWS,,,
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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #28 on: March 21, 2011, 06:38:00 AM »
HH all the way. I have traded or bought about every bow known to man. Get yourself another Hill!!
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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #29 on: March 21, 2011, 06:58:00 AM »
I just bought my Last Two bows, and both are Hills,and yes I have owned a Mohawk.
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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #30 on: March 21, 2011, 09:00:00 AM »
H Hill all the way

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #31 on: March 21, 2011, 09:54:00 AM »
vince can and will shape a dead straight "hill handle", if that's yer preference.  but it won't be a hill, that's for sure.    :)  

be aware of bow length versus draw length, this is very important.  a good comparison of bow length/draw length for each bow type ...

'hawks - 60"/26"-27", 62"/27"-29", 64"/28"-29", 66"/29"-30", 68"/29"-31"
  hills- 64"/26", 66"/27", 68"/28", 70"/28"-31"

in terms of smoothness of draw for my 29" draw length, my tembo is 70" and my #1 'hawk is 62" - both draw super smooth.  going any lower in bow length for either bows would, and do, make for a far less smoother draw.
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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #32 on: March 21, 2011, 11:16:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
vince can and will shape a dead straight "hill handle", if that's yer preference.  but it won't be a hill, that's for sure.     :)    

be aware of bow length versus draw length, this is very important.  a good comparison of bow length/draw length for each bow type ...

'hawks - 60"/26"-27", 62"/27"-29", 64"/28"-29", 66"/29"-30", 68"/29"-31"
  hills- 64"/26", 66"/27", 68"/28", 70"/28"-31"

in terms of smoothness of draw for my 29" draw length, my tembo is 70" and my #1 'hawk is 62" - both draw super smooth.  going any lower in bow length for either bows would, and do, make for a far less smoother draw.
Rob....feelin better?  I heard a flu bug beat you up a bit.


Wow those bow are way different...that is cool.  you can enjoy both.  

There is a nice Hawk in the Classifieds now

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #33 on: March 21, 2011, 11:45:00 AM »
I'll stir the pot. Why not try a Liberty by Allen Boice?

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #34 on: March 21, 2011, 12:44:00 PM »
Hard to beat a Mohawk for all around.

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #35 on: March 21, 2011, 12:50:00 PM »
Between the two, I'd say neither and would opt for an Apex Predator Sapelo. But then again, that's just me. lol
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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #36 on: March 21, 2011, 02:01:00 PM »
Two great bows, may have to buy one of each.
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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #37 on: March 21, 2011, 02:04:00 PM »
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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #38 on: March 21, 2011, 04:03:00 PM »
The only "last bow" you will ever own will be the bow you got before the new one you just ordered.  :)

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Re: My "last" longbow, Mohawk or Hill????
« Reply #39 on: March 21, 2011, 04:40:00 PM »
I think I can be fairly certain that my last bow will be the one that I bought or traded for just before they start throwing dirt on my casket.

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