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Title: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: jlnft 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:  

 (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/JLnFT/Bows/HPIM1314.jpg)
 (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/JLnFT/Bows/HPIM1313.jpg)
 (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/JLnFT/Bows/HPIM1312.jpg)
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: huntmaster80 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!!!
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: jamesh76 on August 07, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
ouch. Glad you did not get hurt.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: Orion 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.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: WRV on August 07, 2011, 07:54:00 PM
Glad you are OK. Sorry abt the bow
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: 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,

Bisch
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 07, 2011, 07:56:00 PM
I hate it when bows break.

Like others have said, glad you were not hurt.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: jlnft 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.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: straitera on August 07, 2011, 09:42:00 PM
My bows are good friends. Hate to see that.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: Friend 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.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: Ric O'Shay 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.

Danny
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: Steve Clandinin 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.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: mwosborn 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!
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: Orion 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.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: Shakes.602 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:
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on August 08, 2011, 05:17:00 AM
Dang.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: 59Alaskan on August 08, 2011, 07:07:00 AM
Sorry to see this!  Glad you are OK.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: KentuckyTJ on August 08, 2011, 08:43:00 AM
Oh boy that's a real shame. New limbs on order yet?
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: jlnft 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!!
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: turkey522 on August 08, 2011, 01:12:00 PM
Sorry about your bow,glad you weren't hurt.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: wv lungbuster on August 08, 2011, 01:26:00 PM
Maybe you can find another bowyer to build you some limbs. That riser is a beauty, is that ebony?
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: WildmanSC on August 08, 2011, 01:34:00 PM
Joe,

Try Bob Morrison.  He might be able to build a set of limbs for you for the bow. Or check with Brandon Stahl.  He builds limbs for the Bear T/D recurve.

Bill
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: jlnft on August 08, 2011, 01:55:00 PM
Yes, it's ebony. It's a beautiful riser. It also has a inlayed pinecone on the grip.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: Plumber on August 08, 2011, 02:38:00 PM
glad you werenot hurt how old was the bow?
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: dragonheart on August 08, 2011, 02:58:00 PM
Time for new limbs.  It happens.  Sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: jlnft on August 08, 2011, 05:53:00 PM
Plumber,

The bow is about 5 years old. I would guess, I've only put about 500 arrows through her.
Title: Re: The dreaded first!!!
Post by: bolong on August 08, 2011, 07:13:00 PM
That's a bad thing to see! glad you weren't hurt.