Inspect your carbon arrows!! or this can happen to you!

schmalts · Mar 6, 2005

Hey guys, just a reminder to inspect your carbon arrows once in a while. Last week i went to shoot the video system on the way home from work and the very first shot my arrow broke in 3 pieces coming out of the bow!! I am very lucky none of the parts went into my arm. I do not know if part of the shaft hit my arm or the arrow trying to cartwheel made the string whip this bad but damn that hurt!!! This is after the swelling went down but i had an egg! The bruise went all the way under the part you can see and up towards my wrist 3/4 the way

roadkill_44 · Mar 6, 2005

I bet you never forget to check them again, looks like it stung a little.

4x4elk · Mar 6, 2005

ouch!!!!!! never had that happen but i got slapped by a tear drop acrossed the shoulder when fellow shotter and i were on the shooting line and damn that hurt. looks like you were lucky none of the arrow went in to you.

txhunter58 · Mar 6, 2005

What brand of arrows were you shooting and how long have you been shooting them?

txhunter58

venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore I am)

schmalts · Mar 7, 2005

Carbon Impact CX300 age unknown

Muleyslyr · Mar 7, 2005

What do you mean by check em'? Check for cracks or what? You got me a little freaked now.

schmalts · Mar 7, 2005

Yes, flex them, twist them, look for any signs of cracks opening up when bent or twisted. Listen for any crunching when bending them. when they let loose it is usually all at once!