Bummer, it's only happened to me once so far, bamboo backed oak. I had been hearing a funny "creaking" for a couple of shots, but couldn't see any physical defects. I thought maybe it was just the grip shifting or something, then all of a sudden...snapped in half. Fortunately the leather grip acted as a kind of hinge. I had actually won that bow and had nothing in it, but it was a great shooter and seriously hurt my feelings. Oh Well, it happens, you weren't seriously injured is the main thing.