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Title: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: TrapperJohn77 on May 27, 2019, 07:25:09 PM

Started posting a month ago, or so after a 25 year hiatus from archery.  Picked up a Graying green Bear Grizzly, 45#.  It was a throwback to my teen years, I guess.  Anyway, she gave out.  I had just strung it and set it down when I heard a crackling noise followed by a snap.  I didn't see any cracks or signs delamination when I bought it.  Been shooting it for a few weeks without issue, but clearly the bow had enough. Just bad luck I guess. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190527/ca6e37af01721f54702f9b6bb7fde528.jpg)

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Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: Terry Green on May 27, 2019, 07:26:30 PM

Man....sorry to hear this!!!

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on May 27, 2019, 07:38:38 PM

That's a bummer!

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: goingoldskool on May 27, 2019, 08:14:18 PM

That sux!  I have one that's  41# @28  and would hate to lose it!!!

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: Pine on May 27, 2019, 08:22:36 PM

 :banghead:
Been there done that

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: Bow_D on May 27, 2019, 08:30:05 PM

That’s a real downer :( I’m glad no one was hurt.

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: TrapperJohn77 on May 27, 2019, 10:03:36 PM

I guess my bad luck may have really been good luck that it spontaneously broke while resting on my patio table.  It could have snapped while being drawn possibly hurt me.  Ill keep my eyes open for another one.  In the meantime, I'll keep practicing with the 30# Galaxy long bow I bought to get get my form down.

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Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: Friend on May 27, 2019, 10:58:57 PM

Hopefully, something else inspiring comes along in the near future.

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: GCook on May 27, 2019, 11:02:58 PM

Dang it.  Sorry to see that.  I've had a couple old bear bows give out bow fishing over the years.

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: blacktailbob on May 28, 2019, 07:18:48 AM

Bummer for sure.

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: Sam McMichael on May 28, 2019, 10:27:56 AM

As bad as this is, at least you were not hurt. Good luck in your search for a suitable replacement.

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: Orion on May 28, 2019, 11:08:32 AM

Stuff happens.  Nothing lasts forever.  Good that you didn't suffer any lumps as a result. 

Inquisitive.  What's your draw length?

A long draw on  a relatively short bow puts an awful lot of stress on the limbs and can lead to failure.  That's not always the reason, of course, but a good place to start.   

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: TrapperJohn77 on May 28, 2019, 03:51:45 PM

My draw length is 28", maybe a touch more.  I have 29" arrows and they sit comfortably on the shelf.

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Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: ozy clint on May 28, 2019, 04:04:18 PM

Looks like the riser is OK as the fade looks intact. It could be relimbed by someone with talent

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: Wudstix on May 28, 2019, 09:57:14 PM

Ouch!!!  Glad you're OK.  Let to morning begin, hoping that another similar one floats past you.

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: george gray on May 29, 2019, 06:28:51 AM

  I had a grizzly it broke while I was shooting it.Once I think it was another web site someone put up post pictures of your two piece bows so I sent a picture of it.

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: hawkeye n pa on May 29, 2019, 06:24:58 PM

Sad to see the bow go, but good news you was back shooting again.

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: kenneth butler on May 31, 2019, 07:34:12 PM

I have a Kodiak that the same thing happened to in the exact same place?????

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: Tajue17 on June 01, 2019, 08:41:05 AM

I had a 70" carbon backed Harrison hill style longbow do that and I only draw 27" so it happens,,  had a (jimmy Taylor) selfbow do that and almost took my right eye out with a pointy sharp string nock!!!     

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: dbd870 on June 03, 2019, 03:31:16 PM

I lost a KMag shooting a doe. These things happen

Title: Re: It was fun while it lasted
Post by: JAH518 on June 03, 2019, 03:44:12 PM

Man that stinks!!!

I had a old Browning Cobra do that to me after I had just walk a little over a mile to my stand. I climbed up got settled and pulled the bow up and placed it across my legs when it sounded like rice crispy's after you just pour milk on them. Picked the bow up and POP....that's all she wrote. Was a horrible rest of my evening as I saw 3 shooters walk by me and I couldn't throw the arrows hard or far enough.