[gburk]

looking for a second opinion on my limbs. It’s a 2014 hoyt faktor with a lot of miles. I just about dropped it off at the shop today for new strings and was about to leave when they flagged me down and said the limbs were pretty bad. Bad enough to consider replacing before putting on new strings.
To this point, I had considered the delamination not so serious since it was only on the limb corners. I’d like to get another couple years out of this bow, but maybe it’s time. it has been like this for some time, though maybe getting a little bit worse over time.
what say you?

 

[SHPoet]

I'd think about replacing them but it looks ok to shoot.

 

[kballer1]

Could last 100K more shots or slap you up along the head on next shot! Your head so have at it.

 

[356Brutus]

looking for a second opinion on my limbs. It’s a 2014 hoyt faktor with a lot of miles. I just about dropped it off at the shop today for new strings and was about to leave when they flagged me down and said the limbs were pretty bad. Bad enough to consider replacing before putting on new strings.
To this point, I had considered the delamination not so serious since it was only on the limb corners. I’d like to get another couple years out of this bow, but maybe it’s time. it has been like this for some time, though maybe getting a little bit worse over time.
what say you?
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How'd ya the frank above the beans?

I personally wouldn't shoot it but I have a fear of stuff breaking.

 

[gburk]

Could last 100K more shots or slap you up along the head on next shot! Your head so have at it.

If it hits me anywhere else i might get hurt!

 

[kballer1]

Same problem I have always had!

 

[8025952]

7

 

[Kammeg]

That first pic looks pretty deep. I personally would replace them. Better safe than sorry. The price of new limbs isn’t worth gettin hurt over.

 

[conquestador]

The possibility of a catastrophic failure exists with just about everything. If I had that problem, I'd run a flexible epoxy down the delamination and shoot it. If it occurred in a second spot, I'd go for new limbs.

 

[Q2DEATH]

Are a set of limbs still available for this?

 

[gburk]

Are a set of limbs still available for this?

Ya probably not, I’d likely be trolling the secondhand market and wasting a fair amount of time doing it. But I don’t know for sure.

 

[bownarra123]

Get some wicking (very thin) CA and put a few drops on the area. Warmed 24hour epoxy will work too but won't wick into the bottom of the crack as well.

 

[johnno]

If it's just an edge splinter -as per the 2nd pic - and I've had plenty - just lift the splinter as far as possible - superglue or epoxy and clamp it to set. Should be OK - if the crack is across the limb - and likely to compromise the integrity of the limb - that's a different ball game and time for new limbs

 

[Dale_B1]

Limbs are probably going to be a needle in a hay stack to find for an 8 year old bow. I would replace the whole bow.

 

[1st N 74]

Like others have said try and glue splinter but i would start saving for a new bow and use that bow for back up.

 

[Alaska at heart]

I had a 60# Bear takedown recurve delaminate the top limb during a shot. The limb literally broke in two with the bottom portion staying in the pocket and the top coming over my draw shoulder and thumping me in the back pretty hard. Now figure how much additional tension compound limbs are under.....constantly.....and you might want to reconsider what the shop has to say. In this case, they don't sound like they are just trying to sell you something and offering sound advice on being safe. As Dale noted, it is unlikely that the factory is still stocking those limbs unless they were continued for different models of bows. If that is your only bow, it is time to shop for a newer model.....AT classifieds or your dealer for a brand spanking new one as determined by your budget. That will allow you time to shop around for a used set of limbs or another bow to swap limbs for this one to be your backup. Barnsdale limbs are another option.....if your older bow is worth that to you.

 

[Daddymac]

Hey my engine is smoking, do you think it’s ok to keep driving?

Only you can make that decision, it may be fine, but you may end up with a piece in your eye or your nut sack, the choice is yours.

 

[muzzypower]

My faktor has same situation on 1 limb in same place. Yours looks a bit worse. I keep shooting mine for last few years.

 

[dogrhal]

Tough call on that one,,

Damned if you do.... Maybe well damned if you dont.

 

[Bigwood]

I wouldn’t shoot it, but if you do…take a video ;-)