small crack in limb

[wv bow hunter]

I have a 2006 martin orion and it appears to have a very small crack at the top of the upper limb. will this be anything to worry about or will it get me through this season?

[The Rev]

No, a small crack mean "Here comes a bigger crack". Then a broken limb and maybe a busted head.. Don't shoot it again, get a new limb.

[MeanV2]

Any crack in any Bow limb needs attention. Take it to your dealer or contact Martin Archery.

Dan

[wv bow hunter]

Thanks for the replys. Im really not sure if its a crack or just a scratch because you have to hold it just right in the light in order to see it. What would be the best way to tell which it is?

[The Rev]

Try to scratch it against the crack.. Like your trying to peel off paint. If your fingernail digs into it, you've got yourself a crack... But I'd get a second opinion. Live to shoot another day.

[gamespooker]

get it looked at and taken care of as soon as possible. hunting is fun but a dangerous bow is not something to mess with.

[JeramyK]

I agree with everyone else. I'd get it checked out now and not take the risk. You could be setting yourself up for a bigger disaster.

[wv bow hunter]

I took the bow to the great outdoors yesterday and they looked at it through their magnifying glass and said it only appeared to be a scratch in the laminate...They said it is pretty common and nothing to worry about.

[nodog]

I recommend getting yourself one of those lighted magnifying glasses. There the ticket. I use it for everything. Got mine for 25 bucks. Fly fishing departments have some nice one's.