My new Marquis (pics)
and i will be sure to take enough money too .
04-22-2008, 06:34 AM
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RE: My new Marquis (pics)
Welcome to the Marquis Club! I get more attached to mine every day.
Here are some "words of experience", if you don't mind:
1. Make sure your mod screws are tight; once they are, put a dab of clear nail polish over top of each one (they like to back off.)
2. On the right hand side of each limb pocket, there's a button-head cap screw (black). When you have your poundage where you want it, tighten those down. (even though it looks like there are similar screws missing on the left-hand side, they aren't "factory". I went to the hardware store and bought a couple, anyhow.)
3. From the picture it looks like your ShortStop isn't adjusted correctly: the string should rest just a few thousandths of an inch away from it (I used a business card as my gauge) not inside of it like it appears to be, now. Also, make sure the rubber insert is cemented into place, and that the string groove is 100% centered with the string.
4. Keep an eye on the wear pattern at the groove on that rubber stopper: due to your particular form, you may see evidence that the string isn't striking "dead center" (you'll notice some sawing of the rubber on one side, if that's the case). No big deal, just realign the ShortStop as needed (or fix your form/technique).
5. It won't hurt anything to put some dabs of clear nail polish on all of the c-clips, too, just to help assure that they don't vibrate loose.
6. Buy extra arrows ASAP, and get used to the sound of a "Robin Hood".
Once again, great bow, you're going to love it.
Here are some "words of experience", if you don't mind:
1. Make sure your mod screws are tight; once they are, put a dab of clear nail polish over top of each one (they like to back off.)
2. On the right hand side of each limb pocket, there's a button-head cap screw (black). When you have your poundage where you want it, tighten those down. (even though it looks like there are similar screws missing on the left-hand side, they aren't "factory". I went to the hardware store and bought a couple, anyhow.)
3. From the picture it looks like your ShortStop isn't adjusted correctly: the string should rest just a few thousandths of an inch away from it (I used a business card as my gauge) not inside of it like it appears to be, now. Also, make sure the rubber insert is cemented into place, and that the string groove is 100% centered with the string.
4. Keep an eye on the wear pattern at the groove on that rubber stopper: due to your particular form, you may see evidence that the string isn't striking "dead center" (you'll notice some sawing of the rubber on one side, if that's the case). No big deal, just realign the ShortStop as needed (or fix your form/technique).
5. It won't hurt anything to put some dabs of clear nail polish on all of the c-clips, too, just to help assure that they don't vibrate loose.
6. Buy extra arrows ASAP, and get used to the sound of a "Robin Hood".
Once again, great bow, you're going to love it.
