Hairline fractures On Buffalo limbs

[Supersixone]

I've had the 55# Hoyt Buffalo for two months now. Been a great shot and had a lot of fun with it. 

Last weekend I was at the countryside and shooting my Buffalo for a whole day. I had the bow on a table and as the sun was shining I noticed some discoloration on the lower limb. Like it was matte. 

After picking up the bow I noticed that both limbs have the identical discoloration in the middle of the limb, covering approximately 10 inches. 

I inspected both limbs and the discoloration is caused by short (3-5 mm) horisontal hairline fractures on the surface of the lamination. 

Is it a normal?

And no, it's never been dry fired, it always been dismantled after use.

[njloco]

Don't know, did you try calling Hoyt, I am sure they will help you out.

[Jacob Mortensen]

do you have a picture of it,

call your hoyt dealer.

[Supersixone]

here's a link  http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n487/SuperSixTwo/Hoyt/photo.jpg

[Jacob Mortensen]

okay, give hoyt an mail or a call.
let us know what they say.

[bamboo]

looks like the finish to me--call hoyt

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I believe that it is the sticker of the Hoyt logo on the limb.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

It looks like the finish to me too. I'd try some 0000 steel wool and polish it out with a cotton rag. if that doesn't do it call Hoyt.

[Orion]

That's in the finish.  Pretty common. The areas you mention are where the limb flexes the most at full draw. If you have a particularly long draw, it exacerbates the problem.  Just cosmetic though.  Nothing to worry about.

Common sight--finish for sure. Call Hoyt before you get out the steel wool.

[el greco]

Yeap if you want it replaced defifinetely don't try the steel wool

[Jim Boettcher]

Looks like all the older Bear bows I've seen. Just cosmetic, doesn't hurt a thing.