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06-04-2004 | 06:22 AM

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Len in Maryland

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RE: AXIS ST Arrows - update.

Matt:

Asking that question is the same as asking whether or not every bow company will be laminating their limbs next year to copy Merlin. All the manufacturers at the ATA Show were examinining Merlin limbs at the show, but will they copy them??? Anyone's guess.

One thing to consider is how many jumped on the larger diameter shafts for target shooting. Since hunting is a much larger market -- hmmm?????

A/C/C is your choice? They faired rather badly in the impact testing when using the tools recommended; but, they are straight!

Now, what does this mean to someone like me, who is a hunter. Since I shoot and shoot at (

) a lot of deer each year, I want an arrow that will go through/past (

) a deer, hit the ground or an obstruction, and survive for the next shot. This is why I really want the AXIS ST shafts for my quiver. The wrapped carbon IS a better design over the pultruded shafts. It's just overcoming some obstacles that takes time. After all, it is a new shaft, and like everything new, it may take some time to 'get it right'.

Right now I'd love to find an 'outsert' for the front of the AXIS ST shaft.

I can't tell you how many times I've changed the damaged outsert on an arrow, only to shoot another deer with that same arrow. The 5 minute epoxy, which I use exclusively on them, allows their removal/replacement. Right now that will not be possible with using 24 hour epoxy with AXIS ST shafts. Actually, it's usually not possible when you use 5 minute epoxy on the standard wrapped shafts. If you only get a few shots a year while hunting, then what I've just stated is irrelevent.

Jeff:

I really want to use the AXIS ST shafts as well. I see and hear stories about their endurance and straightness yield. The loose points will allow the the point to pivot and therefore, when hitting a harder object could put undue stress on that portion of the shaft in front of the insert. This could, especially over time, damage that portion of the 'unprotected' shaft. This may or may not be critical. Time and testing will tell.

As for your second question, as I stated above, I would LOVE to see a standard insert or outsert for the AXIS ST shafts. To reiterate what I posted earlier: "I'm still searching for an alternative to the 'HIT'. Until I find it, the 'HIT' will have to be used. I've found an alternative for the nock end. I like the concept/design of the shafts and find them to be very strong. Now to get a good straight set of shafts."

Yes, there were/are some negatives about the pultruded shafts. Learning to deal with them is not that difficult. IMO the positives outweigh the negatives for my purposes mentioned above.

Keep in mind that we're always in search of that 'GOLDEN' arrow and many other 'GOLDEN' things in life. By voicing our opinions on everything in life, changes for the better can and usually do happen. That's the beauty of a 'free' society and I'll take this moment to thank all our Armed Forces for that freedom.

Good luck and good shooting to all.

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