I know HCA used to be one of the top bows during the mid 90's. What happened is beyond my personal experience so all I can do is say what happened as related to me by a local shop that used to handle them. There were two things in general. Number one, their customer service to their dealers went sour. Secondly, selling direct and internet cut the throats of the dealers they had left. Therefore many dealers discontinued carrying them.

As for the limb that gave way on you. It happens, but not because of the cold. Temperature just doesn't affect limbs that badly. You just happened to get one that didn't last. As I said, it happens.

With their latest carbon riser limb bows I have seen numerous problems with severe limb twist, causing cam lean. Really bad in some cases. From what I've heard and read their customer service has been pretty good, but I think re-engineering is the way to solve the problem.

As others have said there was a money issue, or at least that's what we heard. I understand that there has been a change of management and that may bode well for the company. Only time will tell.