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Post by Andrew on Mar 26, 2007 11:49:41 GMT 1
Joy of joys, this morning whilst i was setting my bow up, I noticed a crack in the bottom limb.  Interesting what path it took, it started at the end of the limb on the front face , ran for about 3/4 inch splitting the carbon and foam, before shearing across the foam almost vertically, then continuing for about 2 inches between the carbon and foam on the other side, ending up near the ILF detent. Thank God i checked the limbs... Hate to think what would have happened if i'd have actually shot for 2 hours with them... Suffice to say this was not a great start to the morning. |
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Post by Dave on Mar 26, 2007 13:04:47 GMT 1
Doesn't sound good, would be interesting to see them. Did they have any crack or damage to them before? This would be why people advise against buying limbs on Ebay!
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Post by Andrew on Mar 26, 2007 14:25:06 GMT 1
I wouldn't say its down to Ebay in this case, limbs appeared immaculate when i got them, certainly looked like well taken care of limbs! There is always the danger though... To be fair i did get 8 months of very regular shooting out of them, and whilst thats pretty damn poor, i think any damage when i bought them would have surfaced before them, not sure though  I put it down to plain 'ol bad luck! |
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Post by omar on Mar 26, 2007 21:14:56 GMT 1
ouch, that is bad luck. at least you have a spare set you can use.
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Post by Dave on Mar 26, 2007 21:21:04 GMT 1
I wouldn't say its down to Ebay in this case, No, but if bought from a shop you stand a much better chance of getting them replaced! Of course, you'd also have to spend more in the first place... |
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Post by tim on Mar 26, 2007 21:44:54 GMT 1
swings and roundabouts.... can't have it both ways...
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Post by Dave on Mar 26, 2007 21:49:22 GMT 1
Indeed. So long as you got your money's worth out of them before they went is what matters. That and them not breaking during a competition!
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Post by Andrew on Mar 26, 2007 22:03:14 GMT 1
Good stuff:
They didn't break during a comp!
I shot some really nice scores (for me) with them
for the time i had them they were great to shoot and i couldn't have afforded a new pair.
Bad Stuff:
They only lasted 8 months
They cost £150... I probably didn't my get my money's worth
but, gotta look forwards and to consider their replacements.
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Post by NEUAL Disorganiser on Mar 28, 2007 9:51:10 GMT 1
Good stuff - they didn't snap at full draw  |
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Post by matt on Mar 28, 2007 11:07:54 GMT 1
bit of gaffer tape and they will be as good as new ;D
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Post by Andrew on Mar 28, 2007 12:10:21 GMT 1
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Post by Bx on Apr 9, 2007 6:59:56 GMT 1
Nothing like that ever happens down the girl's end at BUSA ... maybe we're all sensible and boring and stuff |
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Post by Andrew on Apr 9, 2007 11:03:47 GMT 1
The poor guy whos longbow snapped as he was destringing it was a boss down from me...
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Post by Farrago on Apr 9, 2007 14:40:50 GMT 1
I believe EUAC had two bows break during a novice teaching session at the start of the first term. Bit scary:-/
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