I think most heads would have bent or broke in that case. And it is my experince that the support rods in most 3d targets are galvinized steel. I have test shot the same ST head into plywood, saplings, a steel drum and the side of my garage (not on purpose, don't tell my wife) and it still flys true with new blades. I think you should send them back if your not happy but at least give them a chance to help you out.

DC !

Come on what would you expect !!!!!!

I've used the Slick Trick for 2 season's now and I'm very impressed with them ,as for taken animal's ,not yet .But for flight thy're the best I've used and I've seen critter's that have been taken by them .This IS the best broadhead I've ever used when I bring in the tuning issue ,and the flight charactoristic's .As for the sharpness isssue's I've taken animal's with far less sharp blade's than the slick Trick's and in my own opinion the ST,s are as good as any blade out there.

nubo

What would I expect? I 'expect' the same exact thing to happen on a solid shoulder hit!!


And yes, as long as I have been shooting, I have had other broadheads hit the leg on a 3-D target and not have any problems...

Bowtech Defender,

The stake is steel, but the tubing is aluminum.......

they are the best flying broadhead i've used, and the damage they inflict is quite incredible. no one in my holler has ever seen an exit hole like that before from an arrow.

again, i appreciate the candor. i have issues with my strings sometimes and i'm always as candid as can be with folks. people aren't used to it, and people aren't used to a manufacturer who readily takes responsibility for their product, will openly talk about any issues, and who doesn't blame the end user. 99.9% of folks will become loyal customers when they find out you're open, honest, and trying to take care of folks like american businesses used to do. the few others seem to like newer style companies that hide issues, won't be candid, and won't show up to honestly represent themselves.

I have never used one yet, but I might just have too. Oldhootowl, when do you think the new heads will be out? And when buying them how do we know if we are getting the new sharper heads or the older style? Jason

The new blades are being delayed due to getting them just right, may be July now, will post on slicktrick.net when they are shipping. Also working to have new custom clamshell packaging which will differentiate, if the package is 7" longwith cavities for blades and ferrules they will bethe new ones.

Thanks OHowl, your up front honesty is enough to make me want to try them out. More people and business in todays world need to be like you, instead of wanting more and more of the allmighty dollar.

I picked up some earlier this year, I've got to say unless something amazing happens I'll be shooting these for a couple years. Fly great, and to be honest the sharpness I couldn't care about, I ALWAYS touch my blades up before hunting so its not a big thing to me.
Hopefully I'll get to hit a bear soon with them.

Kirby

I make sure any head that rides along in my quiver is cutting light arm hair sharp. If I can't get a blade to do so it becomes a practice blade.
So far I've gone through 2 or 3 ST blades that wouldn't sharpen. The rest (out of 2 packs & 1 replacement pack) I've been able to get a hunting edge on.
4 animals so far, Pass thoughs and big holes.
I hope he corrects whatever he feels is wrong.

I also hope his entire process remains "Made in the USA".

Double Creek, Come on! Theres a big difference between galvanized pipe and bone/scapula material. I have hit my target with a Muzzy and totally destroyed it. Ive also put a few thru shoulders only to be able to use them again and again. Do a search for Reaper or Reapers Blades(broadhead test site) Slick Trick heads were one of few that passed the test. It is a good read so I hope you will check it out. You may need to register to view. Anyway I still use Muzzys but these Slick tricks have been used by a few buddies of mine and I must say Im impressed with the results theyve had to date.

Hootowl, Thanks for the honesty!!! It is a refreshing feeling knowing that you are willing to be fourth wright about what is going on. Keep up the good work and hurry and get things fixed soI can try some of your heads. I just printed off an order form and Ill be waiting for you signal. Can I order them and just have you place on back order until your shipping?

Here is theaddress for the site mentioned above. http://btreviews.proboards57.com/index.cgi

Jason