Ahh, rapca

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EWill
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Ahh, rapca

#1 Post by EWill »

I was out stump shooting with a friend today, warm temps. soft breeze, shooting well. I found a flint drill that the Indians used and some small flecks of flint along a small stream. I was having fun. We picked our next shot, I came to full draw and something felt wrong. A subtle click, felt more than heard in my bow hand. After I shot I started to examine my bow, yep, it broke. Just above the fadeout the fiberglass separated and I could see a small crack in the wood of the first lamination. I was very disappointed. I just stood there. The friend I was shooting with is also the man I bought it from, he said the warranted was up, we both laughed. Oh well, they all break sometime. I shot a lot of arrows through it, killed some animals, missed some animals. Good thing I have a backup.
It is a northern mist whisper, 59lb, 68". I will be looking for another.

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Greg Felty
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#2 Post by Greg Felty »

Sorry about the bow. Glad you didn't get hurt.
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#3 Post by Carpdaddy »

Oh wow, that sure puts a damper on a good day, sorry to hear this. :cry:

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#4 Post by Elkman »

Sorry to here that Jon.

That's one thing I hope never happens to one of my bows.
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#5 Post by Hill billy »

I had one do that very thing a week before going on a bear hunt years ago. I did not have a back up or the small collection I have now. So ! In your case. It probably could be worse timing. I’m sure that makes you feel better. NOT!!! Lol But every bow just like every device has a life span. Sorry to hear it though

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#6 Post by Captainkirk »

Sorry to hear that. I guess you can be happy that it didn't let go while at full draw, though.
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#7 Post by elkslayer4x5 »

Sorry to hear of your loss, but glad you didn't get physically injured.
Captainkirk wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:04 pm Sorry to hear that. I guess you can be happy that it didn't let go while at full draw, though.
I've had a lower limb slowly fold up while at full draw, no injury just heart break. :(
The worst was when a bottom string loop broke when I was at full draw, left a welt chin to forehead! :shock:

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#8 Post by Grizzly »

rapca: Regional Air Pollution Control Agency :?

Forgive me, I've only had a few sips of coffee, haven't prayed yet and I'm all congested, but I'd rather be in this shape than have a favorite bow break. :cry: Bad news indeed. But, just maybe your next one will feel better in your hands than the old one. Could be ;)

The only traditional bow that I can remember (yes, another problem :roll: ) breaking was when one of the fiberglass bows I found in the supply room closet in Viet Nam broke on the first pull after stringing it up. I don't recall it whacking me, just cracking and breaking. Luckily, the second one lasted the rest of my tour there.
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#9 Post by stumper »

Sorry to hear that
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#10 Post by EWill »

I shoot my backup decently, it's an Elburg "Old Tradidition", 68" 62lb straight limb longbow. It is a little lighter in the hand which causes me to have trouble keeping it from moving upon release, I need to get use to it. It'll be fun, but I'll always miss my whisper.

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