Bow delaminating due to owners(me) negligence!!!!!

tarponnut · March 27, 2011, 08:14:00 PM

This was totally MY fault.....
I did a bonehead move and left my beloved longbow strung in the van all day(in 85 degree Miami)prior to going on a turkey hunt.
When I saw it I was in shock! The bow didn't blow-up but the tiller on the top limb was about 3 inches, bottom limb about 8!
Upon closer inspection, the bottom limb
de-laminated. It lookes like the veneer(back) seperated from the core, and the first core lamination cracked. The belly core and veneer are intact(at least visibly).
I left a message with the bowyer(who is top notch)and he left me a message that it is probably shot.
Is there any hope?

ron w · March 27, 2011, 08:20:00 PM

Off to the classifieds to find a replacement.....we all have the ability to make mistakes, trust me, I know!!

kennyb · March 27, 2011, 08:21:00 PM

James-I am so sorry this has happenend to you but let this be a lesson to all of us! Good luck and I'm sure you will make things work out for you in a positive manner.

Kenny

GRINCH · March 27, 2011, 08:23:00 PM

Thats a heartbraker,good luck.

cyred4d · March 27, 2011, 08:23:00 PM

Sorry to see this happen.

JDunlap · March 27, 2011, 08:43:00 PM

Like coming out to see you're car having been crashed into in the parking lot.

hawk22 · March 27, 2011, 08:54:00 PM

My kohannah elite is still for sale... that would be a good replacement

tarponnut · March 27, 2011, 08:59:00 PM

JDunlap,
I'd truly take the crashed car over this any day(if you saw my van's exterior you'd know what I mean,lol).Lots of sentimental value in this one.

tarponnut · March 27, 2011, 09:53:00 PM

hawk22,

Wish I could afford it. That would be a heck of a replacement!Beautiful bow.

ron w · March 27, 2011, 10:02:00 PM

Do you need something to hunt with in a hurry? I can most likely help you out!

EL Mejor · March 27, 2011, 10:26:00 PM

WOW,HEART BREAKER....GOOD LUCK,,,

GrayRhino · March 28, 2011, 06:06:00 AM

Ouch, that is a bummer. Hope you are able to find a replacement soon.

Cool Arrow · March 28, 2011, 10:27:00 AM

Thanx for the heads up. I'll be more diligent in the future.
Larry

Shifting Shadow · March 28, 2011, 10:46:00 AM

As my younger daughter often used to tell me, "We all make mistakes." When she said it, it softened the pain!

tarponnut · March 28, 2011, 11:27:00 AM

I've had some offers for loaner bows, I really appreciate it but I have a Kohannah Kurve to use.
I am looking for another longbow, though.
Thanks everyone.

PS the bow I wrecked is the one I'm holding on the cover of Bill Langer's new DVD,ouch!
By the way, it's his best DVD yet!

Rufus 25 · March 28, 2011, 05:20:00 PM

What longbow, weight/length/maker, etc, are you looking for?

Robert Honaker · March 28, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

Isn't Whip a bow doc? I think it can be fixed.