Fast flight ready?

[Pegg]

I got my son a 62" amo 40@28" Martin Hunter. It was made in 2006. I am just wondering if anyone knows if it is ready for fast flight. I will try to get some pictures up of the tips so you can see it. Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

[robtattoo]

I don't believe they are. If memory serves it's Dacron only, the same as the X-150, X-200 & Rebel.

[luvnlongbow]

I,on the other hand, think they are compatable. You can call Martin and ask for the number for Damon Howatt plant and they will tell for sure.

[JRY309]

I had a 2007 Martin Hunter and is was FF compatable,I'm pretty sure the 2006 model is too.Like said give Martin a call to know for sure.I have a 2008 Martin Hunter,great shooting bow.

[Pegg]

I did try calling and talked with a women that was very helpful but did not get a true answer. After talking with her we felt like it was but not 100%. I will try to get a picture up tonight of the limbs. The tips look like they are built up.

[Pegg]

[K Harris]

Pegg,

The Hunter, Mamba & Dream Catcher from that year are all fast flight capable.  I was visiting the Martin/Howatt shop in 2005 and spoke with Larry Hatfield about this very issue.  He said "no problem".

[Traddicted]

Your tips look the same as my '08 Hunter, and they are FF compatable.

[eric-thor]

looks good to me . that black stuff looks like micarta.... let er rip man.  

[Pegg]

That is what I was thinking. Thanks guys and gals.

[ozy clint]

can't any bow be used with fast flight if you pad the loops enough? i know a bowyer who for many years has used fast flight on his selfbows without tip overlays and never had a problem. he just pads the loops.
?????

[eric-thor]

hum never herd of that but it makes sence

[rainman]

Most selfbows are much thicker than laminated fiberglass bows, i use FF on all of my wood bows, but don't on firberglass bows unless they have built up tips.

[larryh]

we cut through the wood and into black fiberglass on that bow. it will use any non stretch material out there.
larry