I had a Beman ICS explode in my bow a few years back, but it was a clean break, just above the fletchings. That was backwhen Beman first introduced the ICS wrapped, layered carbon design.

I wouldn't shoot one of those arrows again under any circumstance. Like you, I lucked out and the pieces flung clear of my arm. I was just happy that nobody got hurt and the dry-firedidn't damage my bow.

I shot aluminum for a long time after that incident, until 2 years ago, whenswitching to GT5575.

Live & Learn, I guess.