Fed up with Bowtech
 

Back in June , when I was shooting my bow after a lapse of 6 months, I noticed my bow was sounding louder. After examining my bow, I found a hairline crack in my upper limb. I contacted the Canadian Distributer of Bowtech and was told to returnit to the shop where I purchased it. I could not so with the cooperation of tmy original dealer, I was able to have it repaired at a local dealer who I now deal with. The part was ordered in early July and the part arrived in mid August. Nothing was said to me about the poundage of the limbs or anything. So when I picked up the bow, instead of a sixty pound model, I now had a seventy pound model and no one had a clue how it happened. I contacted the distributer and all he could give me is excuses and blamed it on the shop and it is not their fault because they merely in stalled the part but charged me 37 bucks for installation. Now I am waiting for the proper limbs to come in and I should be practicing for the season. This has been one frustrating ride


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That can certainly be frustrating. Did you order the part, or did the shop? If the shop did, they ordered the wrong part and should re-install the correct one free of charge. If YOU ordered the part, you ordered the wrong part and they may charge you to re-install.

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If the limbs are rated 60 - 70lb couldn't they have just backed down the poundage? Or is there a significant difference by going with 50 - 60lb limbs and cranking them all the way up?

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I'm sorry, but it seems odd to me that there are always new posters on this site bashing bow manufacturers. I'm not saying you didn't have the trouble, but it's awful suspicious.

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I might be wrong (which wouldn't be my first time) however, I thought bashing manufacturers was prohibited on HNI ?

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Either the wrong limbs were ordered by you, the shop, or the wrong limbs were sent by the distributor. Why blame the manufacturer?

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Yes, but only minimally. You will only SAFELY be able to drop it to maybe 58 pounds. As you know, to lower the poundage you have to back out the limb bolts....They will eventually come all the way out, and that would be bad. And, if you want that 58 pounds, be prepared for an inefficient bow. Bows are most efficient on their upper ends. To get the most out of it, get the 60# limbs.

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True, but I don't personally see this post as bashing. There is a legitimate problem that needed addressed. Besides, there are visitors here all the time that we can't see. They read what everyone has to say, and don't register until there is a question that needs answered.

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I had a similar circumstance they shipped me some 80# limbs and I wanted 60's for my competition bow... They then sent me 70's which I kept, and backed off a bit. Bowtech was extremely nice, I talked with a tech on the phone and they were going to ship me the other ones express mail at their expense. Stuff like that happens all the time,allcompanies. I doubt that Bowtech didn't try to make it right. I've never had one problem with Bowtech, and I doubt I ever will.

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I've said for years it's one thing to have a bad limb and have the manufacture bend over backwards to fix it and another thing to have it continue to happen over and over at the expense of the costomers. This is like the umpteenth time I've heard this same story with similar results. If I buy a bowtech it will never be a used one because the warrenty doesn't go with it and it's a good chance I'll need it. Nothing against them, just don't get it.

As far as bashing a manufacture here goes, that's news to me, Scent elimination clothing is subject to it on a regular basis. Never heard anyone complain about that. Not that I care

RE: Fed up with Bowtech
 

If you are fed up with Bowtech over what transpired, sale it and move on.

Easy enough.

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That statement would apply to Hoyt, Mathews, PSE or any other Bow maker.

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The shop odered the part, but I was in regular contact with the Canadaian distributer. The thing that ticks me off is that all I hear is the tired old line " They will take care of you. To date, They haven't.


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RE: Fed up with Bowtech
 

true you could have a problem with any bow manufacture but if it was me I would trade it off on a differant bow

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So the manufacturer is to blame because the distributor sent the wrong part to a shop where you didn't buy the bow whoordered the wrong limbs? OH now it all makes sense.

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True, but not in this contextand I do shoot a Hoyt. When's the last time there's been a post about their limbs going bad. I've been here a while and I can't recall one. Bowtech on the other hand has had many. Until lately, there hasn't been much at all about Hoyts. The Trykon has not faired so well. In other words a used Hoyt would not be so much of a risk. Aused bowtech wouldmost likely come with a history I don't care to be a part of. No Idea about a Matthews. I wouldn't buy a used Trykon either.

Like I said I don't get it. if it was me I'd be very unhappy given the record. And while were here what does this whole thing say about the use of the word "Pro". Anything but professional if you ask me. What is the procedure? You call up and say send me some limbs and they reach it to a barrel where all of them are kept and send you a couple. Somebody had to ask, "Which ones?'.AND THEY ALL REPRESENT THE COMPANY. It's the customer and Bowtech period. Regardless of who he talks to it's Bowtech the company. Can I buy one from the company? No, I have to go to one of their AUTHORIZED dealers.

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I understand what your saying, but don't they need the correct information from the get go? If the purchaser of the bow goes to another dealer there already is no loyalty there. like buying a Chevy at one dealership and going to another only for warranty work. Sorry to say it,but your not going to the head of the line. Listen I understand your reasoning and your right in alot of what you say, but the tilte of the thread is a Bash on Bowtech plain and simple. If you ordered the right parts and Bowtech "the company " sent you the wrong limbs then Ok you beat up Bowtech. But if the mistake was made by an incompetent dealer or distributor you contact Bowtech directly and report the problem and give them a chance to respond or make corrections. You don't go on a public forum and cast false claims in your title. I shoot a Hoyt also and do some work for a "proshop" sometimes. Every bow made can experience limb problems. I honestly think that people come to these forums to create false impressions on other bow makers. We have NEVER had a Bowtech through the shop that had the "so-called" limb cracks that everyone heard about on these forums, especially Archery Talk. We did however recently see a HoytPowertech with the lamination showing hairline cracking on the limbs. When the guy brought the bow in it was very warm. He had been leaving it in the car during work hours and the heat was damaging his bow. So do you blame Hoyt? I don't think so. I personally beleive most limb problems arise from an owner dry firing his bow or a freind picking it up and dry firing it. Most people aren't going to admit that mistake. Bowtech has made some great bows in the last couple years and deserves more respect for what they've been able to accomplish in such a short time. They truly are a leader in the industry, so better get used to hearing the name.