Both of my limbs cracked on my Mathews Q2 (right handed) and were quickly replaced with new limbs by my Mathews dealer. Now, when drawing the bow, I've noticed that the top limb is twisted to the right. It seems as if the string travel is such that the string is being pulled to the right rather than travelling in line with the rest and the center of the bow. This problem is also evident by the excessive wear on the right prong silencer, despite adjustments in centershot. I've noticed some play between the limb cup and the riser and the limb and the limb cup. Could my dealer have incorrectly installed the limbs or do the limbs simply attach with no room for error? Any comments or suggestions regarding this problem?

Seems like almost half the people on here shoot Mathews bows. Im surprised no one has replied to this thread about yet another Mathews bow falling apart.

Sorry to hear that. Take it back and show him. Tell him you are ready to hunt now. If you still have problems tell him you want your money back and get a reliable bow.

Sorry but I dont know squat about bows. But I know that many people have posted on here the last year that their Mathews bows have fallen apart. If it aint the string its the cable or the wheel or the cam now yours is the limbs.

And I know this. My 12 year old Martin cougar speed flite with megawheels has never failed me. And I hunt hard.

Anyhow this should get your post some attention.

Natty,

I can promise you that all manufacturers have a bad bow from time to time.I am not a Mathews fan but they build a decent bow.Remember how many bows they have out there and then think about how many have problems.


I will guarantee that the % with Mathews is MUCH lower than it is with Martin.I have seen a few of there bows have bad problems.Not bashing there product but they have a few bad ones as well as Hoyt,Bowtech,Parker.Whatever company you want to name there are some problems somewhere.


We really don't need to get into bow bashing.It really does no one any good.

Getting back to the question at hand.Is there any idler lean.Maybe the problem is there and not with the limbs.If the cables are not installed properly,you can get idler lean.This can be helped by twisting the cable on the side that the bottom of the idler is pointing to.


I have not personally had the limbs off of a Mathews so I can't say one way or the other about the limbs not being seated properly.I would think it would be hard to not get it right but not for sure.


I would definately get the shop involved.If they can't get it,try calling Mathews.

Edited by - tfox on 09/18/2002 20:08:53

I am not a Mathews dealer so I don't see many in the shop but IF, and this is just a guess, the limbs are not centered on the rocker one may be higher than the other and show up as limb torque. I am not sure how Mathews pockets are made but if they are like most bows this may help.
SF

I would take it back to the shop and tell them that you want two new limbs. Since it is so close to season you may even suggest a new bow. If they give you any problems call the number on the mathews site. Ask for the number of the sales rep for your area. Give him a call and tell him your situation. If you ever have a problem with a dealer, he is the guy to call. They definitly don't like to hear their salesmen are doing a bad job. It worked for me when I had a problem.

As tfox said, its more than likely the cables. The yokes on the cables have to be shorter on the right side(opposite for a left hand bow). Remove the cable and on the left yoke have NO twists, on the other side u should have at least 3 twists in the clockwise direction. Always twist clockwise. If that doesnt fix it than it may be the limb pockets not square or the limbs may just be wrong. Other than that i cant think of anything.

Just for the record, I LOVE Mathews bows, i own two. :-) And, again, as TFOX said, we shouldnt bow bash, everyone has certain characterisics that they like about there bow and dont like about other bows. Thats why that bought that compared to the other.

Anyway, try that on your limbs and see if it dont work.

You can box up and send back to Matthews with dealers help.
I qarantee they stand behind there bows 100%

I apologize if my post came across as bow bashing.

I would just be upset if MY bow failed me, and our deer season is in now.

Believe it or not, my Martin still has the same cables, wheels and limbs that it came with when I ordered it from cabelas 12 years ago. The only thing I have changed over the years was the string.

Am I just lucky?

You havn't been keeping that bow in a hot vehicle have you. That's one of the major causes of limb cracking and warping. It happens to all brands according to the pro shops I've talked to. No bow can stand high temperatures for long periods.

The wear on the right prong is just normal....atleast I think. My bow and my buddies bow both do that.

I would suggest taking it back to the dealer. If he doesn't want to deal with you, talk to Mathews directly.



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