I was out stumping just a little bit ago. I was shooting rather well, which made my day. Suddenly, a chipmunk stood his ground, barking his warning. I felt threatened. I was scared. I took the shot, and hit high, right above his head. Sparks flew, the chipmunk ran, I smiled.
Anyway, as soon as I found my arrow, I gave it a quick once over, flexed it and commenced shooting at any unsuspecting stump or leaf. The second shot I heard the smallest little tic. It hit true, and a clover flower gave up the ghost.
I immediately checked the bow(a new to me Kerner I havent shot nearly enough). Glad to say, it was fine, not a mark. String seemed fine. Must have been the arrow...
Upon retreiving my arrow, I checked it AGAIN. Nothing...then I noticed a small spot where the wrap was scuffed. Flexed that end, I almost broke the arrow...
To say I was mortified is an understatement. I cannot imagine what would have happened if that arrow blew apart at full draw or release. Bow damage...bodily damage...
The archery gods smiled on me, the fool, today. Make sure you inspect your arrows after EACH shot...closely.
Working on the pics...