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Author Topic: The dreaded first!!!  (Read 386 times)

Offline jlnft

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The dreaded first!!!
« on: August 07, 2011, 07:16:00 PM »
This is one of the 1st traditional bows I bought. It's a Ancient Spirits Mt. Ash and it shot where I looked! And it WAS beautiful!

I had been shooting it the last few days and today after about 20 minutes and at full draw, it snapped! Kinda scared me!!  :scared:  

 
 
 
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Offline huntmaster80

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2011, 07:20:00 PM »
nooooooooo.  well at least you can get another set of limbs for her. Plus no one was hurt, most importantly!!!

Offline jamesh76

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2011, 07:25:00 PM »
ouch. Glad you did not get hurt.
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Offline Orion

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2011, 07:49:00 PM »
Always hurts to have a good bow give up the ghost.  Inquisitive.  How long is the bow and what's your draw length.

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2011, 07:54:00 PM »
Glad you are OK. Sorry abt the bow
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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2011, 07:55:00 PM »
It happens. I have had it happen twice. It sucks no matter what bow it is.

My condolences to you, sir,

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2011, 07:56:00 PM »
I hate it when bows break.

Like others have said, glad you were not hurt.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

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Offline jlnft

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2011, 09:36:00 PM »
Orion,

The bow is(was) 62" and my draw length is 28 1/2". I do have another set of limbs for the riser, but their only 56". I'm not real big on the shorter bows. Good for blinds, but I prefer longer bows for everyday shooting.
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Offline straitera

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2011, 09:42:00 PM »
My bows are good friends. Hate to see that.
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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2011, 10:43:00 PM »
The limb fracture is disheartening, but hearing you were unharmed is eventful and much to be thankful for.
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Offline Ric O'Shay

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2011, 10:46:00 PM »
Oh Joe, say it isn't so! But the pics say it's true......man, glad you are OK.

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2011, 10:55:00 PM »
I've had it happen twice,the second time I got hurt,NO fun.so glad your OK.
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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2011, 11:13:00 PM »
Sorry to see that happen!  I lost a grizzly this summer due to the high temps in the garage.  Glad no one was hurt - bow limbs are replaceable!
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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2011, 11:15:00 PM »
Very unlucky indeed.  You certainly were not over stressing the limbs with your draw length given the bow length.  Perhaps there was some glue starvation in that area.

Offline Shakes.602

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2011, 01:13:00 AM »
I Agree, Lucky Ya Didnt get Thumped!!  :thumbsup:   Sad to see & hear about all the same!  :archer:
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2011, 05:17:00 AM »
Dang.
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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2011, 07:07:00 AM »
Sorry to see this!  Glad you are OK.
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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #17 on: August 08, 2011, 08:43:00 AM »
Oh boy that's a real shame. New limbs on order yet?
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Offline jlnft

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2011, 09:43:00 AM »
I wish I could order new limbs. Ancient Spirits is long gone(unfortunately leaving a bad taste with a lot of people) and Tracy Trickett is taking a leave from bow building to take care of some personal issues.

I've got a Kanati and a Marriah Thermal to hunt with in the early season!

I will survive all this   :D  . I have a new Timberhawk coming next month and a Assenheimer due in about 3 months. But....I'm sure going to miss that bow!!
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Offline turkey522

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Re: The dreaded first!!!
« Reply #19 on: August 08, 2011, 01:12:00 PM »
Sorry about your bow,glad you weren't hurt.

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