Title: Getting gunshy!
Post by: robtattoo on June 04, 2009, 08:06:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on June 04, 2009, 08:06:00 PM
Well, that's two, 2-piece longbows bows in 3 weeks I've torn in half!
I think I've just sub-conciously dropped my drawlength from 30" to about 24"! :D
I'm not going to mention names or brands, because I don't want anyone to think I'm badmouthing the bowyers (before anyone asks!)
My head & ribs are still ringing a LOT & they're both telling me that I'm done with sub-60" bows. As much as I love the shorter 54-58" longbows, my head can't take much more pounding & I'm going to have to admit defeat.
Anybody wanna buy 4 atlatls?
I think I've just sub-conciously dropped my drawlength from 30" to about 24"! :D
I'm not going to mention names or brands, because I don't want anyone to think I'm badmouthing the bowyers (before anyone asks!)
My head & ribs are still ringing a LOT & they're both telling me that I'm done with sub-60" bows. As much as I love the shorter 54-58" longbows, my head can't take much more pounding & I'm going to have to admit defeat.
Anybody wanna buy 4 atlatls?
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Oregon Okie on June 04, 2009, 08:24:00 PM
Post by: Oregon Okie on June 04, 2009, 08:24:00 PM
ouch. I had a nock just slip off once and it shook me up. Only had one bow blow and that was on a tiller tree.
Better get about a 70 incher to use until the nerves settle :bigsmyl:
I'm drawing 30 too and don't think I'll try the short ones.
glad it sounds like you aren't too hurt.
Better get about a 70 incher to use until the nerves settle :bigsmyl:
I'm drawing 30 too and don't think I'll try the short ones.
glad it sounds like you aren't too hurt.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: FerretWYO on June 04, 2009, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on June 04, 2009, 08:48:00 PM
I glad that you are alright.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: ishiwannabe on June 04, 2009, 08:49:00 PM
Post by: ishiwannabe on June 04, 2009, 08:49:00 PM
Man, that gives me the shivers. Glad you are ok....sorry about the bows.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Guru on June 04, 2009, 09:16:00 PM
Post by: Guru on June 04, 2009, 09:16:00 PM
Maybe them 2 red-headed lefties are sabotaging your gear :eek:
Seriously though,sorry to hear that bud!["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Seriously though,sorry to hear that bud
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: vermonster13 on June 04, 2009, 09:20:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on June 04, 2009, 09:20:00 PM
I had a three piece tear a limb bolt out at full draw about a month ago. It wakes you up quick. Glad you're ok Rob.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Wannabe1 on June 04, 2009, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: Wannabe1 on June 04, 2009, 09:59:00 PM
Glad you weren't seriously hurt!
With all that said, be careful out there fellas. Stay safe and shoot straight. :thumbsup:
With all that said, be careful out there fellas. Stay safe and shoot straight. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: SKYLER W on June 04, 2009, 10:05:00 PM
Post by: SKYLER W on June 04, 2009, 10:05:00 PM
Not us! :readit:
Rob's a big boy....He'll make a good deer dragger this fall! :archer:
Rob's a big boy....He'll make a good deer dragger this fall! :archer:
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Jedimaster on June 04, 2009, 10:51:00 PM
Post by: Jedimaster on June 04, 2009, 10:51:00 PM
Did they come apart at the takedown junction? Failure of the mechanism or something else? Glad you're OK and don't blame you for wanting to shoot something a little more substantial for a bit.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Orion on June 04, 2009, 10:55:00 PM
Post by: Orion on June 04, 2009, 10:55:00 PM
Glad you weren't hurt Rob, but very few 54-58-inch longbows (longbows?) can handle a 30-inch draw. Regardless of who makes them, takedown or not, with the possible exception of those with extreme deflex, they're going to break, sooner rather than later, particularly in heavier weights. :)
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Bear on June 04, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
Post by: Bear on June 04, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
Oh man!! You already know what I've heard. This closes the subject for me.
Skyler, I need my vice grips and screwdriver back. How did Rob's bow shoot for you, anyway?
Skyler, I need my vice grips and screwdriver back. How did Rob's bow shoot for you, anyway?
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: SKYLER W on June 04, 2009, 11:26:00 PM
Post by: SKYLER W on June 04, 2009, 11:26:00 PM
I'm telling yall, I'M INNOCENT!
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: GRINCH on June 05, 2009, 12:08:00 AM
Post by: GRINCH on June 05, 2009, 12:08:00 AM
Glad you were not injured,hope you find the bow that fits.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: David Sapp on June 05, 2009, 12:32:00 AM
Post by: David Sapp on June 05, 2009, 12:32:00 AM
Rob-
I have a very safe 64" longbow that I can trade you (if you put in the right amount of cash that is) for that disaster in waiting unsafe at any speed Morrison. It's hard to shoot in a splint and with an eye patch.
You should let me know soon before I change my mind and make you put in even more cash.
Your friend-
David
I have a very safe 64" longbow that I can trade you (if you put in the right amount of cash that is) for that disaster in waiting unsafe at any speed Morrison. It's hard to shoot in a splint and with an eye patch.
You should let me know soon before I change my mind and make you put in even more cash.
Your friend-
David
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 05, 2009, 06:03:00 AM
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 05, 2009, 06:03:00 AM
Ouch! Glad you're alright!
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Yellow Dog on June 05, 2009, 06:24:00 AM
Post by: Yellow Dog on June 05, 2009, 06:24:00 AM
Rob, what type of conection? I also have a 30" draw and have been shooting my 60" two piece longbow a ton lately. Talked to the bowyer about it awhile back and he told me I was pushing it at my draw length but I should be OK with the weight I'm shooting, just under 50@30. Had an old Martin go one me several years ago, the only bow I ever had break on me, and it took awhile for the "knob" to go down on my forehead. Glad you're alright.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: JC on June 05, 2009, 06:45:00 AM
Post by: JC on June 05, 2009, 06:45:00 AM
Dang Rob, glad you're alright. On the bright side, if the knot stays on your head you can just pierce it and look even cooler! :p
No matter what anyone says, I don't think any 2pc under 60-62" will survive a 30+" draw for long. Especially since I know this guy who's blown up 2 in the last three weeks.
No matter what anyone says, I don't think any 2pc under 60-62" will survive a 30+" draw for long. Especially since I know this guy who's blown up 2 in the last three weeks.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Bear on June 05, 2009, 08:21:00 AM
Post by: Bear on June 05, 2009, 08:21:00 AM
There just aint enough wood in the handles on those bows to support that type of connection, at that weight, that bow length, and that draw.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: turkey522 on June 05, 2009, 10:21:00 AM
Post by: turkey522 on June 05, 2009, 10:21:00 AM
Sorry about your bows,glad your ok.
Terry
Terry
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Caddo on June 05, 2009, 01:51:00 PM
Post by: Caddo on June 05, 2009, 01:51:00 PM
Rob, Have you ever considered getting your ardms shortened? :clapper:
Seriously, glad you didn'y get hurt. I'm only drawing 28" and those short bows always bothered me.
LD
Seriously, glad you didn'y get hurt. I'm only drawing 28" and those short bows always bothered me.
LD
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: hunt it on June 05, 2009, 03:15:00 PM
Post by: hunt it on June 05, 2009, 03:15:00 PM
Rob,
You gotta stop shootin them girly weight bows! Ask Bob to make you the gorrila model you need and be done with it.
You gotta stop shootin them girly weight bows! Ask Bob to make you the gorrila model you need and be done with it.
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: Caddo on June 05, 2009, 04:07:00 PM
Post by: Caddo on June 05, 2009, 04:07:00 PM
Or you could get your "arms" shortened!
Title: Re: Getting gunshy!
Post by: jesse cales on June 05, 2009, 06:23:00 PM
Post by: jesse cales on June 05, 2009, 06:23:00 PM
i've been there rob.had 3 of them break on me.talk about target panic :scared: