the general limbs
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They got new limbs for free I think.
It was only genrals made over a 3 or 4 month period I think and I read that it was only 1% of those made in the time period's limbs were breaking.
It was only genrals made over a 3 or 4 month period I think and I read that it was only 1% of those made in the time period's limbs were breaking.
I heard a lot of negative stuff about Bowtech on Archery Talk.
May not be many in the recall,but it had to be bad for business.
I did not consider a Bowtech after I heard about that issue.
If they sold bows with cracking limbs,what does that say for the quality of all their bows?
What else is going to break,and your stuck with a broken bow.
May not be many in the recall,but it had to be bad for business.
I did not consider a Bowtech after I heard about that issue.
If they sold bows with cracking limbs,what does that say for the quality of all their bows?
What else is going to break,and your stuck with a broken bow.
This is a quote off of another site. Less than 1% failure chance. The limbs were sperating at the axle hole pulling the cam out of the limb.
Not many other bowtechs are split limb (2008) anyway and it was just this model, with split limbs mind you. It wouldnt bother me if I was buying and other model. Esp. solid limb.
"BowTech publicizes this notice as a service to BowTech customers and potential BowTech customers. We have determined a potential defect relating to the limb integrity on certain 2008 General bows produced between October 2007 and July 17, 2008.
Consumer safety has and continues to be BowTech�s primary concern, and while the incidents of failure are small, our integrity will not be compromised over business issues.
The reason for this recall: The affected limbs on 60# and 70# 2008 General bows may have been incorrectly machined, resulting in possible limb separation through the center of the axle hole. Should this happen, the affected limbs could cause the cam and axle to pull free from the limb causing major failure and the risk of personal injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Although the combined failure rate is less than 1%, we view it unacceptable and have implemented corrective action.
Corrective action BowTech has implemented: To correct this possible defect, BowTech has initiated a Factory Modification Campaign. All General bows purchased within the affected date range must be inspected by an Authorized BowTech Dealer to identify the affected bows. All General limbs built before July 17th will be replaced with new limbs featuring an Enforcement Collet System correcting the potential limb failure problem. This enforcement Collet System was implemented only after extensive testing and documentation of over 40,000 mechanical shots, on several bows without failure, validating its durability and performance.
What you should know: You should not draw or attempt to fire your 2008 General until this important inspection, and if necessary, modification is performed by an Authorized BowTech Dealer. If you are not the original owner of your 2008 General, and are unsure if the inspection/modification has been completed, contact any Authorized BowTech Dealer for inspection. Any Authorized BowTech Dealer can perform the inspection and modification. "
Not many other bowtechs are split limb (2008) anyway and it was just this model, with split limbs mind you. It wouldnt bother me if I was buying and other model. Esp. solid limb.
"BowTech publicizes this notice as a service to BowTech customers and potential BowTech customers. We have determined a potential defect relating to the limb integrity on certain 2008 General bows produced between October 2007 and July 17, 2008.
Consumer safety has and continues to be BowTech�s primary concern, and while the incidents of failure are small, our integrity will not be compromised over business issues.
The reason for this recall: The affected limbs on 60# and 70# 2008 General bows may have been incorrectly machined, resulting in possible limb separation through the center of the axle hole. Should this happen, the affected limbs could cause the cam and axle to pull free from the limb causing major failure and the risk of personal injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Although the combined failure rate is less than 1%, we view it unacceptable and have implemented corrective action.
Corrective action BowTech has implemented: To correct this possible defect, BowTech has initiated a Factory Modification Campaign. All General bows purchased within the affected date range must be inspected by an Authorized BowTech Dealer to identify the affected bows. All General limbs built before July 17th will be replaced with new limbs featuring an Enforcement Collet System correcting the potential limb failure problem. This enforcement Collet System was implemented only after extensive testing and documentation of over 40,000 mechanical shots, on several bows without failure, validating its durability and performance.
What you should know: You should not draw or attempt to fire your 2008 General until this important inspection, and if necessary, modification is performed by an Authorized BowTech Dealer. If you are not the original owner of your 2008 General, and are unsure if the inspection/modification has been completed, contact any Authorized BowTech Dealer for inspection. Any Authorized BowTech Dealer can perform the inspection and modification. "
How would they know till it started happening?
richmanbarbeque
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LCU, I guess no one has ever told you that your Mathews limbs can blow just as easy. Mathews have the same problems, so does every manufacturers. Btw, you do realize that a lot of limbs are made by the same company don't you? Maybe you should call the limb companies and leave the pot stirring to archery talk readers. Just a thought.
ditto
google mathews limbs breaking.
Lots of the new DXTs and drenalins limbs are breaking.
google mathews limbs breaking.
Lots of the new DXTs and drenalins limbs are breaking.
Buckblaster said:
Do you know this for a fact? Show me.
What's the point?
Bowtech makes good stuff. They had a problem and owned up to it. I respect them more after that.
I've only had one bow blow and it was a Mathews. That's the only brand I've owned the last few years, but one did blow for no reason and it was only 3 weeks old.
My point, it happens to all manufacturers at some point. Kudos to Bowtech for making good on it. We can probably drop it now.
Bowtech makes good stuff. They had a problem and owned up to it. I respect them more after that.
I've only had one bow blow and it was a Mathews. That's the only brand I've owned the last few years, but one did blow for no reason and it was only 3 weeks old.
My point, it happens to all manufacturers at some point. Kudos to Bowtech for making good on it. We can probably drop it now.
richmanbarbeque
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I am done with LCU's threads. I don't come to this forum for the constant bow bash. I like razzing people as well as the next guy but if I wanted to deal with the negative, chest pounding crap I would read AT.
Radar
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richmanbarbeque said:
I agree , I see nothing of value about bow brand bashing and nothing positive it brings to this forum . Like I said before ,and will say again , Our sport would be allot better off if we all promoted bowhunting instead or our choice of bows .
Bowtech makes a nice bow . They did the right thing to recall the bows and take of the problem before it became a big issue .
bobthebowhunter
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LCU said:
You were already bragging up your mathews on this site long before the genral recal. Don't act like you were looking at this bow and that changed your mind.
I have never had a problem not one problem with any of my bowtechs
I do agree that ALL bow manufactures have limb problems. Some just decide to make it public to protect their customers. Now that is good business to me.
JeepKuntry
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LCU, you do realize that Matthews has had limb issues before. Quit tryin to bash other bow manufacturers. What's funny is Bowtech is becoming more and more popular. I wouldn't be surprised if Bowtech sells more bows than Matthews. Matthews has more shooters in ASA and what not because they pay more! I'll probably laugh when the 09 Matthew's lineup comes out with hardly any changes. They've been shoving basically the same crap out for years. Shoot what works for you.
bobthebowhunter
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richmanbarbeque said:
ditto
I never read anything about Mathews doing a recall on the DXT. I may have missed it. Hopefully not,because I plan to consider one as my back-up bow.
Bowtech is making it right with buyers,and that is a good thing.
Why are Bowtech owners so defensive about everything?
Why so anti-Mathews?,and why do you care what Mathews shooters care about Bowtech?
I might buy a Bowtech as my next bow.
It's a lot faster then my Dren.
Bowtech is making it right with buyers,and that is a good thing.
Why are Bowtech owners so defensive about everything?
Why so anti-Mathews?,and why do you care what Mathews shooters care about Bowtech?
I might buy a Bowtech as my next bow.
It's a lot faster then my Dren.
Radar
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You seem to know allot for just getting started in bowhunting .There is a long learning curve ahead . Would you like a piece of humble pie ?
Here is a good forum for those who just want to talk about Mathews bows .
http://forums.mathewsinc.com/index.php? ... c1ba91c250
Here is a good forum for those who just want to talk about Mathews bows .
http://forums.mathewsinc.com/index.php? ... c1ba91c250
TheAirMan
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LCU said:
I don't think any one is anti-Mathews. They just don't like someone bragging about Mathews and calling any other bow an "off brand." I don't know if you are trying to be a troll or if you think you will impress someone because you shoot a drenalin. All your doing is coming across as foolish and you are probably making enemies of people on here that are a lot more knowledgeable than you that can help you out quite a bit.
I have bowhunted for years,but not for a long time until this year. The bow I had was not fun,and I gave it up. Have friends who bow hunt,and I keep up with it.
After all that time not shooting a bow, it's like starting over. Especially with the new bows of today. Huge improvement over the PSE I bought almost 15 years ago.
After all that time not shooting a bow, it's like starting over. Especially with the new bows of today. Huge improvement over the PSE I bought almost 15 years ago.
bobthebowhunter
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TheAirMan said:
Agreed. I'm not anti mathews I just get tired of the arrogent people that shoot them. (That statement does not include every mathews shooter) The bow doesn't make a person any better of an archer or hutner.
bobthebowhunter
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gotcha no worries
Radar
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It would help to acknowledge the choice that other archers make , even though the brand may not be what you choose to shoot . ;)
Not everyone has the same tastes or preferences in bows , shoot what works for you and encourage others to do the same .
Not everyone has the same tastes or preferences in bows , shoot what works for you and encourage others to do the same .
I do discourage a new bow buyer not to go to BPS,and buy a bow set up by their clerks.
I saw guys buying bows,and having the clerk tell them what sights, rests, etc. to buy.
I have seen this many many times at BPS in Nasville.
They bought a bow and never even shot it.
People bought bows on Friday night and hunted with them on Saturday morning.
Makes me ill to think about it.
I saw guys buying bows,and having the clerk tell them what sights, rests, etc. to buy.
I have seen this many many times at BPS in Nasville.
They bought a bow and never even shot it.
People bought bows on Friday night and hunted with them on Saturday morning.
Makes me ill to think about it.
Radar
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LCU said:
While I can agree that last minute shopping for a bow is not good because it takes allot of practice to become proficient with any bow , I do not agree with your statement about BPS .
There are some knowledgeable clerks that work there , many have more knowledge than yourself . There are some exceptions , but that can be said about any proshop . Steve's used to be a good proshop when Darrel was just the bow tech , but now that he owns the place and he has hired help , they suck . I would not recommend them to anyone .
Of course the BPS people in the bow shop know more about setting up a bow than I do. I'm not selling bows or setting up bows.
I live within 5 miles of Steves,and I drive to the Mathews dealer 30 miles south.
I live within 5 miles of Steves,and I drive to the Mathews dealer 30 miles south.
Radar
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LCU said:
My point is that you can't make a judgement on bow setup if you know nothing about bow setup yourself . ;) Don't rely on here-say .
LCU said:
They didnt recall
Double Drops said:
