[AllOut]

Well I got home from work a bit ago and hung out in the garage playing with stuff. I picke up the micro adrenaline and remebered i took the ol lady out this weekend to shoot some gar so I adjusted the DL and weight on it so she could shoot it. So I decided to get it all set back up for me. After I did, I decided to practice a little. About 5 shots in I draw back about 2/3 of the way and POW I get smacked in the face and the bow ends up on the floor. Well not having a clue what just happened I looked down at the bow and it looked like the string broke. After picking it up I find that nothing is broken but the string and cables are all off or everywhere so to speak. The only thing I can find wrong is one of the bushings on the axle that holds the cable yoke is cracked. After playing with it i find the lower limb bolt is bent all to crap. But that's it, I can't find anything wrong with this thing or see any reason why it popped.
I don't think it would cause this but when I tighted the limbs back down I bottomed them out and checked my poundage and it checked 45lb but it's only a 40lb max bow. But this bow is a few years old and it's always maxed out at 45 and never had a problem.

 

[nuideas]

You have more balls than I do to pull it back again after that happened. Personally I would take it to my local pro shop and have then check it out and replace that cable yoke and and limb bolt before pulling it back again. I have an old PSE round wheel that is supposed to be a 50-70 lb pull and if you crank it all the way down pulls 100 LBS!!

 

[ARC_lefteye]

Main your lucky you didnt get hurt bad. I had a String break on old Golden Eagle years ago & the string ended up wrapping around my forearm. It left a heck of a nasty whelp & I gave it away after that.

 

[bigfishykiller]

alot of bows you can crank the poundage past what the manufacture says it can go. If the manufacture says it goes to 40 then don't go past that because your sting, cables, and other parts are only made to go that high. Same thing don't go lower than what the manufacture poundage says because the excessive pulls that us bowfisherman do on our bows actually will pull the rockers out a little bit if there is not enough thread in the hole. I had that happen to me so I learned the hard way. My bow is 50-70 pounds but I will not go below 55 or above 65 with it for bowfishing.

 

[aquatic-archer]

Had one that the bottom limb blew-up on after it had set for awhile at a lower poundage, when turned poundage up limb blew.
Should never bottom out limb bolts, always turn back out at least a half turn. What are you going to do with this one?

 

[KY Bighead]

Lol.. That sucks man!! Just be glad you weren't naked!!

 

[AllOut]

Had one that the bottom limb blew-up on after it had set for awhile at a lower poundage, when turned poundage up limb blew.
Should never bottom out limb bolts, always turn back out at least a half turn. What are you going to do with this one?

Thats just a matter of opinion, some say to bottom out then back off however much and some say to crank them down til they stop. Everyone has there opinion why but there really isn't any proof to either reason.

 

[AllOut]

You have more balls than I do to pull it back again after that happened. Personally I would take it to my local pro shop and have then check it out and replace that cable yoke and and limb bolt before pulling it back again. I have an old PSE round wheel that is supposed to be a 50-70 lb pull and if you crank it all the way down pulls 100 LBS!!

I didn't pull it back again... Yet
Hell I couldn't the thing come apart. But no need for a pro shop I will put it back together myself.

 

[aquatic-archer]

Cranking them all the way down does not allow the limb to move and flex properly during the shot and will cause problems, might not at first but will eventually. Deal with a lot of bows in youth lesge were parents try to get more poundage out of a bow rather then buy there kids a new one. Always ends up bad in the end, but the kids come out ahead with the proper bow for them.

 

[AllOut]

Like I said it's all a matter of opinion... Actually some bow manufactures say to tighten the limbs down til they contact the limb pocket. Some say to do that then back off a 1/4 turn... It all depends

 

[aquatic-archer]

True it is a matter of opinion, was just speaking from 30yrs of experience in the archery world and business.

 

[RightWing]

OK, here is how I would approach this situation to keep it from happening again. This has worked for everyone who has tried it so far.

You will need the following tools:

A thin piece of plastic (ideally a credit card, debit card will work also)

A magnifying glass with handle

Large Bucket or trash can


Ok, the first part of this process is just data-collection. You will need the magnifying glass for this. Turn the bow till the front is facing you (i.e the front of the limbs). Often there is vital information listed in this area and you will need to know before proceeding.




If the front of the limbs say, Browning or PSE ................ Then in that case, you need to take the bow and place it in the provided trash can and then use the credit card to purchase an Oneida


As stated, thus far this procedure has worked for everyone that has had a bow to blow-up in their hand.


You can thank me later.

 

[AllOut]

True it is a matter of opinion, was just speaking from 30yrs of experience in the archery world and business.

Well I'm not saying your wrong...
But this can be a touchy subject sometimes and I've heard great stuff from both sides of the argument. I've been around bows for a while as well but I've never seen any conclusive evidence that makes me believe either way is right.

 

[Bob_Esper]

OK, here is how I would approach this situation to keep it from happening again. This has worked for everyone who has tried it so far.

You will need the following tools:

A thin piece of plastic (ideally a credit card, debit card will work also)

A magnifying glass with handle

Large Bucket or trash can


Ok, the first part of this process is just data-collection. You will need the magnifying glass for this. Turn the bow till the front is facing you (i.e the front of the limbs). Often there is vital information listed in this area and you will need to know before proceeding.




If the front of the limbs say, Browning or PSE ................ Then in that case, you need to take the bow and place it in the provided trash can and then use the credit card to purchase an Oneida


As stated, thus far this procedure has worked for everyone that has had a bow to blow-up in their hand.


You can thank me later.

greatest thing ever!

 

[AllOut]

Come on RightWing... U know i drink the Kool-aid
This is just my back up oneida's back up bow

 

[RightWing]

Come on RightWing... U know i drink the Kool-aid
This is just my back up oneida's back up bow

I know you do Brother, just good info for the masses :tu: LOL

 

[aquatic-archer]

OK, here is how I would approach this situation to keep it from happening again. This has worked for everyone who has tried it so far.

You will need the following tools:

A thin piece of plastic (ideally a credit card, debit card will work also)

A magnifying glass with handle

Large Bucket or trash can


Ok, the first part of this process is just data-collection. You will need the magnifying glass for this. Turn the bow till the front is facing you (i.e the front of the limbs). Often there is vital information listed in this area and you will need to know before proceeding.




If the front of the limbs say, Browning or PSE ................ Then in that case, you need to take the bow and place it in the provided trash can and then use the credit card to purchase an Oneida


As stated, thus far this procedure has worked for everyone that has had a bow to blow-up in their hand.


You can thank me later.

Best advice yet!

 

[crfishhunter]

That sucks been there done that.

 

[LIBOWMAN]

OK, here is how I would approach this situation to keep it from happening again. This has worked for everyone who has tried it so far.

You will need the following tools:

A thin piece of plastic (ideally a credit card, debit card will work also)

A magnifying glass with handle

Large Bucket or trash can


Ok, the first part of this process is just data-collection. You will need the magnifying glass for this. Turn the bow till the front is facing you (i.e the front of the limbs). Often there is vital information listed in this area and you will need to know before proceeding.




If the front of the limbs say, Browning or PSE ................ Then in that case, you need to take the bow and place it in the provided trash can and then use the credit card to purchase an Oneida


As stated, thus far this procedure has worked for everyone that has had a bow to blow-up in their hand.


You can thank me later.

Funny Stuff- FYI- a few years back I had a power cable bust on my Oneida BE and I took 1/2 an arrow shaft to the side on my kisser! Moral of the story is to ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BOW HARDWARE CHECKED YEARLY FOR WEAR AND REPLACE CABLES AND STRINGS ON A REGULAR BASIS- NEED IT OR NOT.

 

[Old Bald Guy]

Funny Stuff- FYI- a few years back I had a power cable bust on my Oneida BE and I took 1/2 an arrow shaft to the side on my kisser! Moral of the story is to ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BOW HARDWARE CHECKED YEARLY FOR WEAR AND REPLACE CABLES AND STRINGS ON A REGULAR BASIS- NEED IT OR NOT.

Guaranteed good advice. :tu: