It was fun while it lasted

TrapperJohn77 · 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.

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Terry Green · May 27, 2019, 07:26:30 PM

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

Trumpkin the Dwarf · May 27, 2019, 07:38:38 PM

That's a bummer!

goingoldskool · May 27, 2019, 08:14:18 PM

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

Pine · May 27, 2019, 08:22:36 PM

Been there done that

Bow_D · May 27, 2019, 08:30:05 PM

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

TrapperJohn77 · 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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Friend · May 27, 2019, 10:58:57 PM

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

GCook · 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.

blacktailbob · May 28, 2019, 07:18:48 AM

Bummer for sure.

Sam McMichael · 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.

Orion · 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.

TrapperJohn77 · 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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ozy clint · 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

Wudstix · May 28, 2019, 09:57:14 PM

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

george gray · 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.

hawkeye n pa · May 29, 2019, 06:24:58 PM

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

kenneth butler · May 31, 2019, 07:34:12 PM

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

Tajue17 · 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!!!

dbd870 · June 03, 2019, 03:31:16 PM

I lost a KMag shooting a doe. These things happen

It was fun while it lasted

GCook