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Author Topic: Hoyt Buffalo grip  (Read 193 times)

Offline RustyJames

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Hoyt Buffalo grip
« on: February 14, 2013, 02:35:00 AM »
Hello all...

New to this forum, but I've been shooting bows for many years. Well, I should say I've been shooting A bow for many years... A Damon Howatt Hunter that I love to death, and will never part with. I recently purchased a used Hoyt Buffalo, and i have to confess it's taking a little bit to get used to. I think my main issue is the grip. I'm finding it a bit too narrow for comfort, and my question is are there any bolt on alternatives to fatten it up a little, and maybe give it more of an "organic" feel? Or should I just persist, suck it up and get used to it? Opinions welcome....
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'72 Bear Kodiak, 45#
Damon Howatt Coronado, 45#, 58"
Howatt "Super Diablo" (compound), 50#

Offline ckanous

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo grip
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2013, 05:53:00 AM »
I couldn't shoot the stock grip that came on the Buffalo so i put a Dorado grip on it. I think the only difference  is it has s more heel, might be a bit thicker. Dont think your gonna find a grip that is close to that Damon unless you make it, i havent heard of any aftermarket for the Buffalo or Dorado.

Offline reddogge

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo grip
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2013, 08:58:00 AM »
I built mine up with tennis racket tape. Very comfortable and warm now.

 
 
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Offline mark land

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo grip
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2013, 10:08:00 AM »
I too did not like the stock grip and changed it out for a Dorado grip and like it much better.  The stock grip is basically a low grip and I prefer more heel as well also I think it is a touch wider as well.  I believe there are some other Hoyt riser grips that will fit the Buffalo riser, maybe a call to Hoyt could answer your questions?
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Offline tackhammer

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo grip
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2013, 10:16:00 AM »
Hoyt makes a high grip. Also most of hoyts new compound grips will fit. Gary
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Offline RustyJames

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo grip
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2013, 10:25:00 AM »
Great suggestions, thank you!  I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who has an issue with the feel of this bow.

I like Reddogge's idea of the tape... One of my biggest issues is how cold it feels in my hand. When I hold the Howatt it sort of "disappears" in my hand and it's a little like I don't really think about it. The Hoyt just feels too mechanical, if that makes sense.

I think I'll give the tape a go and failing that, try the Dorado...

Thanks again!
Morrison ILF, W&W Recurve Limbs
'98 Damon Howatt Hunter, 40#,
'72 Bear Kodiak, 45#
Damon Howatt Coronado, 45#, 58"
Howatt "Super Diablo" (compound), 50#

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