HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

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[Pat Ct]

Any of you guys shooting a toelke super D? Really want to know how they compare within the ASL Hill type bows: northern mist, JD Berry, Craig Ekin, etc. I'm really looking into the super D but want to make an informed decision.

Thanks a bunch! Pat.

[Sam McMichael]

I was glad to see Overspined say that grip is more mechanical than any kind of big deal on a Hill bow. To me, and this is only my opinion, there is a certain way to hold a Hill bow, but once you get it, then going from one Hill bow to another is straightforward and simple. NOT saying that automatically will make anybody a great archer - we still have to do the work.

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quote:Originally posted by Overspined:
I started shooting R/D when I started making them...otherwise almost exclusively Hill style. I will shoot about anything and really like all styles of bow, but Hill style is my “go to”.  Once I figured out shooting Hill style bows I can now shoot anything and almost any grip. I used to think grips were such a big deal but now I believe it’s more about mechanics and the correct “hold” and arm positions.  If the tiller is decent and it shoots, I’ll shoot it. I have a lot of bows..and just make another one if there’s something I want. Lol. A buddy will lend me his curve forms if I want a noisy bow..     :D  

[flyguysc]

Just got a new Wesley special about three weeks ago and shot it last weekend for the first time. Had to wait on a new string from Ten Rings.The riser is purple heart,with a black front and white belly.Also it has a  has a single layer of carbon on the back side below the black fiber glass.66" 50# with a 26.5 DL & a gloss finish with a black handle wrap.Shooting Douglas fur shafts spine at 47#27.5 bop.Bow shoots pretty darn good for a back yard hero LOL.

I need to disagree on the grip aspect a bit.  Whether it is dished straight or what ever may not be a big deal, but when a grip get far to big for a smaller hand, it becomes unnatural and one can start wrestling with it.  Also, some of us may have spent years loading printing presses with heavy and slippery enameled paper and developed very thick muscles on the palm side of our hands. A deep and thick bow grip will tend to feel like it wants to swim. While on the other side someone with a thinner long fingered bony hand may find that a very sharp grip can be painful, even to the point of causing contact bruises.  Even with my thick hands, I had a locator grip that bruised my bow hand because the contour had a corner that did not match my hand.  A slight bit of reshaping cured the problem.  For most a 2&1/8" grip will work.

[evgb127]

I finally got my Jet Bison all tuned up to how I like it.  I know it's sacrilege to some, but I added a BCY-X string from Mountain Muffler and an OMP rug rest.  The rug rest was too bulky so I shaved it down with a razorblade.

 

 

Overall, I really like this bow.  The finish isn't as nice as my Tembo, but the grip suits me and it is a pleasure to shoot.  It's a shame it's raining today, otherwise I'd be out chasing small game with it right now.

[Overspined]

Originally posted by pavan:
I need to disagree on the grip aspect a bit.  Whether it is dished straight or what ever may not be a big deal, but when a grip get far to big for a smaller hand, it becomes unnatural and one can start wrestling with it.  Also, some of us may have spent years loading printing presses with heavy and slippery enameled paper and developed very thick muscles on the palm side of our hands. A deep and thick bow grip will tend to feel like it wants to swim. While on the other side someone with a thinner long fingered bony hand may find that a very sharp grip can be painful, even to the point of causing contact bruises.  Even with my thick hands, I had a locator grip that bruised my bow hand because the contour had a corner that did not match my hand.  A slight bit of reshaping cured the problem.  For most a 2&1/8" grip will work.

Pavan, there are definitely grips I don’t prefer...I had an older Hill that was so sharp in the belly side that it hurt to shoot. I could shoot it but I sure didn’t like it, and I sold it.  I should probably have just altered it, but when you glue up a Hill style you kind of do it with a grip shape all planned out. At least I do..

[flyguysc]

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[David Mitchell]

Yep, she sure does. Beautiful bow.

[Tradcat]

Hey Flyguysc, is that a slight dish or locator grip ?

[flyguysc]

Yes I perfer a dish over straight just fits the bone structure in my grip hand.

[R.V.T.B.]

That is a sharp looking Wesley!

[Cavscout9753]

Well, it’s time to admit defeat. I’m shopping my 60# Wesley around on fb to trade for something lighter. I love my Hill, but the weight is just a bit too much. I’ll see what turns up, but hopefully I’ll have a new (to me) Hill (style at least) to show the group!
(Just listed it in the classifieds, feel free to take a look)

[Barry Winner]

Hey flyguysc I am in Beaufort visiting my daughter at MAS.  Beautiful bow!  I took delivery of a very similar Tembo last August.  Purpleheart riser and black glass.

[flyguysc]

Well Barry you should have brought it with you.You could have come over and we would have flung a few arrows.Ale Hose & British Pub have good food and adult beverages.

[Barry Winner]

Next time!  She is here for two more years.