Three piece longbow. I have to agree. The only old Hill videos that I particularly like are the ones where he doesnt have to fake a hunt, the ones with the simple trick exhibitions. The complete set of 8 colour lobby cards from the original 1952 165440354207 Hill became a regular competitor in field events for the longbow; and by 1930 he identified himself vocationally as a "manufacturer" of archery equipment or "tackle" in Opa-locka, located just north of Miami. Service from . Thanks ! now I know why Fred Bear dispised this guy. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Howard Hill TEMBO Archery Movie Advertising Poster 1952. Folks come from near and far to see Byrons shooting. Found it. He also produced and directed documentaries and instructional films on bowhunting, and in the 1950s published two books on the subject, Hunting the Hard Way and Wild Adventure. A couple very small scratches but otherwise in very good condition. Lets keep this to the discussion at hand. Tillered for split finger. There was actually a show on Versus last night Bucks of the Tecomete or something like that?? I hunted with it but never got a shot. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the b USED - Left handed. That is the part I am most disappointed with, I had never seen Tembo before but I always heard that it had some great footage of hunting African Game with a bow. Thanks for all the input guys. show contact info. Not to mention I still rue the fact that someone stole mine out of the back of my truck when I was at work. Howard Hill Tembo Very Disappointing ToddRvs 2010-08-19T20:51:31-06:00. . The anaconda was really lame. B.S. Your IP: pull at 28". (71), Selfbow (or all wood/no fiberglass) 1-Piece longbow. Performance & security by Cloudflare. It seems that the shot at the first buck was perfect. (1), Wapiti Click to reveal I dont like to feel as though I have been tricked in someway and that is always the way I feel when I see Howard or even Byron! Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. One piece longbow. Of the many bows I have owned, it is the last I would part with. When I was 15 in 1952 , my mother bought me one of the best Christmas presents ever! . Byron Ferguson, a renowned bowhunter himself and a trick-shot expert, was able to perfectly split an arrow lengthwise using a modern laminated longbow, a shot that was filmed for the television special Extreme Marksmen and broadcast on the History Channel in 2008. Good condition. No one can argue that times are different, but I still will never understand why bow hunters of yesteryear thought it was a good idea to launch some arrows at 60 plus yards??? Osage orange & honey locust lamination combination. Yeesh. Shooting a charging she lion! (1), Allen Archery The years accumulate on old friendships like tree rings, during which time a kind of unspoken care and loyalty accrue between men. Lynx - 43 lb.. live weight, taken in Canada by Howard Hill of California. Dodge, dip, duck, dive, dodge . That is how I picked up my Northern Mist. All critical reviews James A. Pingrey. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. They are smooth bows. Like new condition. 1-Piece longbow. The archery skill (long bow) of Howard Hill has never been matched. A big 5 and a Wesley special. It was a different time but you cant understand that with your modern fetchin-up. Hollywood ruined the actual archery and hunting in Hill's movies, as they had in many older flicks. "Trophy Long Bow". Because, a lot of what these buffoons show is unacceptable to many of us. I believe there are still a few Byrons alive. Very good condition. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a97d62d3a829f I like yew, but the Tembo with yew on the back and belly with a center lam of bamboo is great. I'll probably regret selling this one. Howard Hill was born on November 13, 1899, in Wilsonville, Shelby County. Have an old Tembo from when Jon Schulz was the bowyer. At Miller Longbow I specialize in All Bamboo Hill style Longbows. Chris was merely using a very common way of making his point. (2), Longbow I was very disappointed in this movie and it really went against my view of Howard Hill. Bruce. I have shot a bunch of Redman bows, and they are very nice. He was an actor and showman as well as archerbefore 1940. In the . While he did kill quite a few animals, he must have wounded plenty. The arrow went right where you were aiming. Sold for. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the b Used. You ll love the "Redman" I have that now and it resonates with me every time I look at it. Owners & Operators - Howard Hill Archery. (1), Great Plains We would never knowingly se Used. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. Win1885, very nice bow. Click to reveal Put 300 arrows through it with no problems. . The bow features whale baleen tips, a teak riser, marlin inlay and stingray skin grip cover." This is a quote from the Howard Hill Longbowman's site written by Dick Wightman, the site owner. I loved this bow. I also compare this 70" Hill Style Bow to the Howard Hill Tembo 70" ASL that I also tested. My main hunting bow is a Northern Mist Classic, 68 inches, 56# at 28 inches. Thanks guys. Good grief:!::!:Van. Not like today with hunters wearing their own HD kill cams on top of their hats or mounted over their stands. [3] In addition, Hill served as a supporting actor, trick-shot performer, and technical adviser on archery for Hollywood shorts and feature films. BUT, I dont think much of his hunting ethic, and I dont buy into the It was a different time point of view. Howard's ability with a bow and arrow along with his record of achievements go unmatched 25 years after his death in 1975. George D. Stout wrote: I will never understand how we can judge folks we didnt know. Howard Hill was an archer who was unofficially referred to as the "Worlds Greatest Archer". Own a legendary Howard Hill longbow with traditional . Free shipping for many products! "Patriot". So they did the next best thing and staged a replica scene. The cheetah and the crocodile is tapered, and they also have more rounded belly corners. The "Cheetah" and the "Half Breed" are my favorites. i like the style of the Big 5 but the bamboo sticks out i find, This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. He put on an outstanding demonstration of shooting skill before the movie started. Comparing Fred Bear videos to Howard Hills is like apples and oranges. I've built all of mine and recently sold a lot of bows leaving me without the Asl. Good grief. He established the record for winning the most bow-and-arrow field tournaments in succession, a total of 196 competitions. I really like this style bow and I have several. Remember, it is easy to overbow yourself with too heavy a draw weight bow. Byron Ferguson, however, did not split a wooden arrow but telescoped a modern aluminum arrow into another. Always regretted not bringing my Alaskan for him to sign. You can assume this bow has s Used. We all hate our jobs and thats how it is. It's going to be a long time until I have money to buy a bow so I figured I could make a Hill type bow. All he said was he didnt care for them. My name is Barry Buckley and I want to welcome you to Lefties R US. If it was in bow range he shot at it. Howard Hill (born November 13, 1899 in Wilsonville; died February 4, 1975 in Birmingham) was a professional archer, stunt performer and actor, best known for performing the trick shots in the 1938 film The Adventures of Robin Hood.. Hill played football, basketball and baseball at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in Auburn between 1920 and 1923, but excelled at competitive archery. (1), Spirit I have 2 Wesley Specials, 2 Cheetahs, and 1 Big Five. Be prepared to learn a different way to shoot. 1-Piece longbow. Mar 1, 2007. Id say microchip technology has made us forget how it used to be. He would also perform difficult shots standing on one leg or while lying on the ground and holding the bow with his feet. (1), High Meadows The aluminum and carbon-fiber arrow shafts used by modern archers are more consistent and straighter than wood arrows, making for more consistent shots. Made by Craig Ekin, Hamilton, Montana. [11] They remained together for 53 years, until Howard's death at age 75 in February 1975. Here is what I believe to be one of the best - if not the best - American Style Longbows you can put your hands on. 1-Piece longbow. (1), Pronghorn I guess well never know if Fred liked Howard since we cant talk to Fred or Howard. - Thomas Jefferson. Post count: 27 #37444. Great Plains - "El Dorado" - 35@28 - 68" - 16897. 1. (1), Black Canyon +$5.99 shipping. Designed after Howard's bow, "Sweetheart", it is carefully constructed of 4 tempered bamboo laminations for a maximum of smoothness, resilience, and cast which cannot be equaled in ANY wood. Phone calls only!!!! Frank. I remember when there was only the American Sportsman.. and that was a good show. [1] He began using a bow at age four and by age six he received his own homemade archery set, which he used for target practice and for hunting in the woods surrounding his family's property. Right Handed. The Wesley is my go to. We wou USED - Right handed. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hitting 'Em Like Howard Hill VHS Worlds Greatest Archer Basics of Shooting at the best online prices at eBay! You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. Hes a great archer, and I admire him as an archer. There are very few people who would do those things nowadays since we have the luxury of history to review, and a completely different mindset. No other man has so completely dominated any sport as Howard Hill did in the sport of Archery. More pics available. Some of you need to grow up and think. i would like to know that !! If you sandwich bamboo between two laminations of yew, you no longer have a Tembo. Performance & security by Cloudflare. We promise not to spam you! I currently shoot a 64" Martin Bamboo Viper and am looking into a 70" model like a Big 5 or Wesley special. We can certainly speak our minds and say what we will about those who have passed. These straight-end longbows give you speed, stability and cast. Well of course they were staged. The only thing was it was a different snake in a completely different place and background even the lighting was wrong and the snake was 4 to 5 feet long, not the suppose big snake that had is brother all coiled up. I have looked around at the Howard Hill club sight a bit.