First, please understand this is just a 'concern', but if left unnoticed couldcause some disappointment.
Three years ago, after so encouragement from my fellow archers, I decided I was going to divert a little and get myself a BowTech Liberty target bow. This I did, the bow was orderedand I was very impressed with the spanking New2004Blue & Black Liberty when it arrived.As I do with all my new bows--the first thing, other than looking for any dings etc, Icompare all the manufacture specifications/ measurements, SN--etc and document it on my ownbirth certificate and log. I then fill out the manufacture warranty and return.
That year, 2004 BowTech was a bit late in printing their Owner's manual (to include with the bow)and eventually this was added to the web site.
In 2005, after shooting the Liberty for a year and really enjoying it I decided I was going to stay with BowTech and try their spanking new EQ Cams and got myself an Allegiance.
"Impressed" was just another one of the many words I thought of this bow when I finally got it. Included with the bow was BowTech gift baseball hat and a well put together Owner'sManual providing just about everything one could ask for in a manual.Including their equalizer cam chart, speed rating chart, draw post settings, reference guide as well asthe specifications for all the new EQ BowTech bows andtheir older modles, almosteverything one would need--to an extent.
Like always, I measured and documented all the bowspecs and again I was extremely overwhelmed at how all the measurements I took matched exactly with what BowTech had specified in their manual.
However as we all know-- the demand for BowTechbows accelerated. Almost every BowTech owneropenly praised their bows and I must add--correctly so.
"This Ain't Your Daddy's Bow"--Taking the Arch out of Archery!!!
Also supported by an exciting new TVinfomecial aired on the Outdoor Channel--which unfortunatelywas later onmirrowed by another bow company.
A new year, 2006 and BowTechlaunched more new bows. Improving on their EQ cams, now modules were engineered so as to reduce the work and time for changing draw length as well as off setting the cable track to get better the alignment of the string at full draw.
I continued my support for BowTech and ordered a Tribute, "pray for our troops" andI would, without question, shore up that call!!!
Got a call saying my Tribute had arrived and the following day made my way there.
WOW--what a sweet looking bow, changes in the grip, changesto the cam, color change to the cables & string--MAX 4 camo--how much better can it get--I thought!!!
Got home--and it was timeagain for measuring the specs---but wait---WHERE ARE THE SPECS? Again I flipped through my Owner's Manual--front to back, back to front--why can't I find the specifications for my bow I thought to myself. A Bowtech decal, and Diamond Bow flyer, another hat (same hat--no changes since my first Bowtech--but still a nice hat)--but NO SPECS.
How do I find the correct module for my draw length? Oh well, time to call my buddy Dave. Start at 30" he said, that'll be module #1,then 1/2 increments from there, less for draw length, greaterfor module. e.g --29-1/2" DL +#1.5 module, 29' DL = #2.0and so on. Good, so I now got my DL covered. As for the bowspecs, I consulted BowTech web site--no more searching through my owner's manual, those pages are missing.
More surprises followed--my measurements does not correspond.
BowTech saysTributebrace height 7-1/2"--my measurement 7-5/8". BowTech says Axle toAxle 31-1/2"--I got 31-3/8", draw weight limbs bottomed--BowTech says 60 #, I get 58#.
What has happened to quality control and pre-inspection before these bows leave the factory? Why is there so little information printed in the manual this year? Is there too little time now that the demand has gone past the supply?
It is my view that standards must be maintained, otherwise one gets the impression of a negative slide. It is my sincere hope this is not the case here. I am 'concerned'.
If we "Refuse to Follow"---that means we must maintain the lead.
I know this isn't always easy--but nothing good, comes easy!
I think it's time again to pull the socks up and tighten the belts.
Just my humble opinion.