SA-

Thanks for the input. I will mention it to the factory again and see what can be done about it.

Phil-

Yes, maybe I was wrong by stating that, however I feel it to be a fair assesment about companies that are just starting out or until they gain enough years and finances under their belts to ensure that they are not going to go under anytime soon. Seen it happen many times with many companies----and even tho companies like Hoyt have been around many years, another thing is they change everything up every couple of years also, and it's tough to get parts from them, everyone in the business knows that----so after a few years they too fall into the same boat too.

Ratus--

I think you might want to rest a little bit and think hard before coming on here and flaming me publically. I'll let you in on a little bit about me----I've been in this business and industry over 30 years, and have seen many "fads" and bow companies come and go. You mentioned fallaways, and yes, I will talk my customers out of them if given a chance because I do not feel they are necessary. I prefer Merlin bows for three reasons--#1, because I feel they make some of the finest crafted, straightest shooting equipment in the World. #2 Because they stand behind their products 100% and have the best return/repair percentage and customer service I have ever encountered to date. And #3 because I make money on them. I have shot on other factory staffs over the years, and have won many local, state, regional, and one world title over a decade ago. I've seen it all, and heard it all at some point along the way.

I personally think that you have a little agenda yourself for some reason as you constantly pick apart my posts, much like a couple of other loyal an determined bashers here---I make no bones about letting people know I sell Merlins and work for the company and am in fact biased, but if something sucks about any bow including the Merlins, I will tell you about it. I feel the warranty issue is not really an issue, that's all.

Yes, I am certainly biased, just as each and every other person on this board is. Only difference is that I shoot many different brands of bows day in and day out, not just the Merlins, so think about this for one minute----don't you think that if I thought something was better I'd be shooting it??? I'd be stupid not to.

Yep, Merlin has about 20-30 dealers now after having only 4 total in the USA last year and are gaining more each week across the country with little to no advertising! (lots of money saved) In 3 months since we started Merlin USA and only two since the ATA show I don't think that's bad-----you should also know that Merlin only recently started dealer sales in the states and only to pure target archers up until 2004. With Merlin USA onboard now and advertising to commence any day, make no mistake that they'll be around and more dealers will be coming onboard in the coming weeks and months.

If you've lost respect for me, oh well, nothing I can do about that. I will still continue to promote only items that I feel will be of benefit to archers, whether contrary to the advertising campaigns and followings of others (or even thoughts of others) or not. Some prefer to follow--- I much prefer to lead. Ask those who are shooting the bows, and those who are now winning with them. Good shooting, Pinwheel 12