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Stephen Selby · Post by **Stephen Selby** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 1:54 am

The Lobotomizer wrote:I'm using a Mediterranean release. It seems that a feather will inevitably pass over my finger, which is what's doing all the cutting.

While it might be a technique problem, it might also be a fletching problem. Check that the leading quill of the fletching is not raised. Wrap light sanding paper on a dowel or pencil and sand the leading quill very flat, then put a drop of lacquer glue over it and let it set.

Are you using turkey fletching? That's quite hard (though I use it.) Pheasant wing feather is soft and does the job.

But at the end of the day, I also get cuts on the thumb knuckle if I mis-fire. Don't have many nerves left there.

The Lobotomizer · Post by **The Lobotomizer** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:55 am

I'm thinking of ordering a Hun. Both Kassai and Grozer offer models, how do they compare with each other?

I'm leaning towards Kassai's bows, as he seems to have a distributor here in America, which would make cusotmer service infinitely simpler, should anything go wrong. I'm also a little skeptical about the square grip I see on Grozer's models. I want a smooth, comfortable bow above all else.

Stephen Selby · Post by **Stephen Selby** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 1:12 am

The square grip is 'authentic' in early hornbows from East Europe.

Kassai and Grozer both make fine bows. I find the grip of Kassai's bows too narrow for my hand. If you can, try to get your hands on one of these bows and shoot with it before you buy.

GrahameA · Post by **GrahameA** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:39 am

IMHO

The usual method of building up the leading edge of the fletch with glue is not necessarilly the best.

I bind the leading edge of all my fleches and then varnish the binding with two coats of varnish. It has significant advantages.

If I am doing a lot of shooting I will also place a layer of tape over my hand.

Regards
Grahame

The Lobotomizer · Post by **The Lobotomizer** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 2:28 am

I got a chance to shoot one of Kassai's Huns today. I was impressed, but the draw weight was too light, only #31, and I had to improvise with #50 arrows. They dropped liked stones. I'd like to try it in a heavier draw weight before I make my final decision.

Stephen - I didn't have any problems with the handle, but I also have small, dainty hands.