Don't hold your breath on your DC Patriot
 

After my DC patriot was supposed to be here 10 days ago, and then subsequently yesterday with no show, I had my dealer call bowtech to find out what's up. Of course, most everyone was at the ATA show, but he did find someone that could give him an update. Apparently they are not shipping any DC Patriots at the moement, due to some problem with the strings. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. This is really getting tough! Late next week at the earliest is what he was told.

Rod

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Rod,

Well that blows. I know the 30” mods have had them backed up too…

I wonder if this problem with the strings is due to them finally starting to get the cable tuners out? (possibly a mismatch in size needed?).

Better to get the bugs worked out before they go out the door, rather than to have a problem in the customer’s hands.

And I know it’s easy for me to say so because I have one, but the wait is worth it I can assure you. You and I are similar in that we share similar needs and wants out of our equipment, so I will say you’ll be very impressed once you get it.

The positive thing is that folks are not having to wait till April and later like last year for the PAT I-cam. The ATA show just started and the bows have been shipping out for two weeks.

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"The positive thing is that folks are not having to wait till April and later like last year"

That is true. Gotta keep it in perspective I guess.

Rod

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Rod.

I know how you feel on having to wait.

I have not heard anything about string problems are you sure the dealer is not giving you an excuse because he never ordered the bow when you placed the order with him.
I know some dealers will wait till they have 5 or 6 bows to order before calling them in.


Aussie by birth Texan by choice

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HotLZ, right now is not a good time to order any bow from any company. They are just starting to get the new models rolling & in some cases working out a few bugs that have poped up. As you stated the ATA show takes a lot of these companies time & sometimes they wait to see what kind of response they get on each model at the show. I would say wait & see, my local Bowtech dealer is having the smae problems oredering bows right now. If you really like the bow it is worth the wait! Sometimes dealers are at fault but givenm the time of year & the new models just rolling out give him a break & see what happens. If in another 2 weeks he is giving excuses then you might want to call bowtech yourself & ask what is up & see if the dealer ordered the bow.

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I'm probably as guilty as anyone about being anxious to get my new bow but it must be an incredible task to design, R&D, outsource, test, produce and market new archery products. We live in a bigger world than we know and it's hard to comprehend what it takes to put the whole shootin match togther. The fact that we can purchase what we can in this country is trully a gift. Lots of people spend a ton of cash to bring a product to market besides the product being sucessfull.

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I know my dealer's not giving me the run around because I was there when he put in the order. Also, I have spoken to Mike Allen at BT about my bow personally, so I know the order is in. After hearing they were having problems with the 30" draw mods, I called in and talked to Mike, and got him talked into sending me my dually with the 29" draw mods, and he was also going to put in the 30" ones that were too long. He said the only way he could get it out the door was if it had 29" mods on it. That was last Wed., and he said it was going out the door that day. So yesterday was a week, and still no bow, so my dealer called, and that's when the guy said they were having some problems with the strings. He did say that the guy he talked to didn't seem like the brightest bulb in the pack, but all the guys that know anything are at the show. So who knows? I guess it's here when it's here.

Rod


Edited by - HotLZ on 01/16/2003 13:28:41

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I can't wait anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sold my 2002 and am bowless!

I just hope it is here by bear season, I didn't get mine till July last year and it was ordered at the show!

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Heck, my dealer got in an extra one when the one he ordered for me arrived. It is just hanging in his shop for sale.

Now, if my '03 Black Knight would just arrive?

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Hi,

Cancel the order and go get a Mathews,you won't regret it.

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Tree Hugger.

Why go buy a slow old MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM oh heck I cant say it<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

When you can have speed to burn<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>



Aussie by birth Texan by choice

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String Problem? My dealer said mine was shipped today, so hopefully I'll have by the middle of next week can't wait to shoot this bad boy.

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Rod, I'm at the ATA show now. The only hold up that I'm aware if is because of the #1 modules aren't ready but they should be very soon.

I'll find out more tomorrow and try to post back here or email you if I find anything out.


All the news bows rock!!!!!.....

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Treehugger,

You're kidding right? The day you see a Mathews in my hand is, well...never.

Pat,

Thanks. Looking forward to hearing from you. I'm thinking whoever my dealer talked to was referring to the draw module thing, but who knows.

Rod

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Rod, All they are waiting on right now are the #1 modules. It shouldn't be too much longer of a wait.

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Pat,

Which are the #1 modules? (for what draw length)?

Thanx....

ps, any truth to the post(rumor) about Matttttthews shooting the chrony and Hoyt and Bowtech wouldn't accept the challenge? This sounds hard for me to believe !<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> Bet you are having a blast there.

Become a better shot —> practice, don't just shoot

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Jerry.
I think the #1 modules are for the 30&quot; draw


Aussie by birth Texan by choice

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So if my AMO draw length is 28.5&quot;, what module would suit me?

Become a better shot —> practice, don't just shoot

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Jerry,

My 28&quot; DC Patriot actually measures 29&quot; AMO. My 28&quot; '03 Black Knight (same dual cam) measures 28 1/2&quot; AMO. So, if you want an actual 28.5&quot; draw, I would go for 27.5 or 28&quot; module, depending upon whether you shoot a string loop.

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Jerry/NJ, The number 1 modules make the longest draw on every bow. So, it depends on what draw length each bow is available in.


Don't believe everything you hear from this show.... We have two chronographs set up and letting people shoot through them with any bow they wish.

The competitors are shooting their FAST bow through a chrony off a Hooter Shooter only...I'm sure Kevin S. would accept any challenges brought forth.

From what I hear HCA has a bow set up shooting a 3 gr. per pound arrow between 375 fps and 402 fps.

Kevin S. set up a ExVFT at 72 lbs. with a 3 gr. per pound arrow and it shot 427 fps...How cool that was to see....


I'll try to get caught up on the boards when I get home tomorrow...

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jrb, thanx, I do use a string loop so that now I have a good idea what mod I will need.

Pat, wow man , that must have been something to see (from a distance I would think), lol

Become a better shot —> practice, don't just shoot