The dreaded first!!!

jlnft · 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!!

huntmaster80 · 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!!!

jamesh76 · August 07, 2011, 07:25:00 PM

ouch. Glad you did not get hurt.

Orion · 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.

WRV · August 07, 2011, 07:54:00 PM

Glad you are OK. Sorry abt the bow

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

Cyclic-Rivers · August 07, 2011, 07:56:00 PM

I hate it when bows break.

Like others have said, glad you were not hurt.

jlnft · 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.

straitera · August 07, 2011, 09:42:00 PM

My bows are good friends. Hate to see that.

Friend · 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.

Ric O'Shay · 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

Steve Clandinin · 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.

mwosborn · 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!

Orion · 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.

Shakes.602 · August 08, 2011, 01:13:00 AM

I Agree, Lucky Ya Didnt get Thumped!!

Sad to see & hear about all the same!

Benny Nganabbarru · August 08, 2011, 05:17:00 AM

Dang.

59Alaskan · August 08, 2011, 07:07:00 AM

Sorry to see this! Glad you are OK.

KentuckyTJ · August 08, 2011, 08:43:00 AM

Oh boy that's a real shame. New limbs on order yet?

jlnft · 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!!

turkey522 · August 08, 2011, 01:12:00 PM

Sorry about your bow,glad you weren't hurt.