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Old 09-20-2008 | 03:18 PM
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I just noticed a crack in my lower limb that runs at about a 45 degree angle up the limb where the cam sits. I am going on a trip this weekend so I am freaking out. My bow was dialed in as good as I could get it but now I am afraid to shoot it because of further damage. I cant get a replacement limb in time before I leave and even if I did,would I have to do the whole tuning process over again. Is it safe for me to hunt this weeekend? Advise please! Thanks
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Old 09-20-2008 | 03:23 PM
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The crack in about 1/4 in right now.
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Old 09-20-2008 | 07:07 PM
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Go to your dealer first thing Monday morning and get him to order you another set of limbs do not shoot it anymore.

Unfortunately when the new limbs are put on you are going to have to re-tune the bow.

Is it safe for me to hunt this weeekend?
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Old 09-20-2008 | 07:26 PM
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I would not shoot it until it was repaired. I had a friend bring his bow to me last month to work on and the dang thing blew up on me when I drew it back, that's the first one in 13 years of messing with bows. I almost lost my finger, DO NOT SHOOT THAT BOW!!!!!
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Old 09-20-2008 | 10:29 PM
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ORIGINAL: Kanga

Go to your dealer first thing Monday morning and get him to order you another set of limbs do not shoot it anymore.

Unfortunately when the new limbs are put on you are going to have to re-tune the bow.

Is it safe for me to hunt this weeekend?
no
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Old 09-21-2008 | 09:26 AM
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It's safe tilljust before it explodes, then it's unsafe.
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Old 09-21-2008 | 12:22 PM
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I have had a sliver of limb before raise up. I kept hunting with it for a few weeks. Until, my worry got the best of me. I would hunt with it if its dialed in if its your only bow. Just know bad things could happen. But probably not, but thats a risk you will have to access.
 
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Old 09-21-2008 | 12:28 PM
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P.M. sent
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