Since the early 1980's I've been shooting my Bear Kodiak T/D. For years it's had a few stress fractures in the clear coating on the lower limb but I've always been advised that they're cosmetic and I should just keep an eye on them. They were becoming a bit more noticeable about this time last year (image with riser), but today when I pulled out my bow for a bit of practice I noticed that it looks like the fibreglass has delaminated.
Is it terminal or can it be repaired?
Should I just purchase some new limbs and if I do, can I use them with my old riser?
Any suggestions or help (or commiserations) greatly appreciated.
Can my lower limb be repaired?
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Can my lower limb be repaired?
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Re: Can my lower limb be repaired?
Welcome to Ozbow. It looks as though that limb could be saved. By the photos it appears as though just the glass has a separation. Always hard to tell when only viewing photos though. If you tell us where you live perhaps one of the bowyers might be able to help you try and repair it.
Jeff
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Re: Can my lower limb be repaired?
G'day Jeff,
I'm in Sydney.
The more I ponder the delamination, the less hopeful I am that it can be made good. I had a quick chat to Nick Lintern on the phone and I'll give him a look at the thing at the October shoot at Hunter Valley. Lucky I still have my Gringa longbow for playing around with.
If anyone has any thoughts on getting replacement Bear limbs, originals or new customs, let me know.
Peter
I'm in Sydney.
The more I ponder the delamination, the less hopeful I am that it can be made good. I had a quick chat to Nick Lintern on the phone and I'll give him a look at the thing at the October shoot at Hunter Valley. Lucky I still have my Gringa longbow for playing around with.
If anyone has any thoughts on getting replacement Bear limbs, originals or new customs, let me know.
Peter
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Stickbow Hunter
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Re: Can my lower limb be repaired?
He should be able to give you a pretty good idea if it can be repaired.subseapeter wrote:I had a quick chat to Nick Lintern on the phone and I'll give him a look at the thing at the October shoot at Hunter Valley.
Jeff
Re: Can my lower limb be repaired?
The following may be worthwhile checking out.subseapeter wrote:If anyone has any thoughts on getting replacement Bear limbs, originals or new customs, let me know.
http://www.3riversarchery.com/bear+take ... eitem.html
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Re: Can my lower limb be repaired?
Glad you've got the Gringa then mate 