chippewawarrior
WKR
What now?
I was getting it ready for turkey hunting on Wednesday this week here in WI, when my cable broke during a draw cycle. I'm pretty sure I pooped my pants? I recently checked the string & cable, and didn't see any potential disasters. Guess I missed something?
Some background information... The bow was a 2004 Mathews Outback, so "yes" it was an older bow. I replaced the string & cable every two years. It seems to have sustained some damage from the incident. The draw stop was sheared off the bottom cam. There is now a dent, from the draw stop, in the string dampener attached at the end of the bottom limb. There may be more damage, but I am unqualified to assess it? Obviously, I will have to let a shop look at it before I proceed with a repair.
At the very least, I will need a string, cable, and possibly the bottom cam repaired. What would a ballpark repair cost?
Should I cut my losses and get a new bow?
I only ask because I was very comfortable with my setup and it shot so well for me. Or is it like a car, where technology has surpassed its repaired value? Meaning will it cost more to fix then it's worth?
I know there are some knowledgeable people here, so please bombard me with your wisdom. If you have any further questions, feel free to fire away before delivering a verdict.
By the way, I'll be hunting turkeys with a shotgun this year, so I have some time to figure this whole situation out.
Thanks in advance,
-Brock
I was getting it ready for turkey hunting on Wednesday this week here in WI, when my cable broke during a draw cycle. I'm pretty sure I pooped my pants? I recently checked the string & cable, and didn't see any potential disasters. Guess I missed something?
Some background information... The bow was a 2004 Mathews Outback, so "yes" it was an older bow. I replaced the string & cable every two years. It seems to have sustained some damage from the incident. The draw stop was sheared off the bottom cam. There is now a dent, from the draw stop, in the string dampener attached at the end of the bottom limb. There may be more damage, but I am unqualified to assess it? Obviously, I will have to let a shop look at it before I proceed with a repair.
At the very least, I will need a string, cable, and possibly the bottom cam repaired. What would a ballpark repair cost?
Should I cut my losses and get a new bow?
I only ask because I was very comfortable with my setup and it shot so well for me. Or is it like a car, where technology has surpassed its repaired value? Meaning will it cost more to fix then it's worth?
I know there are some knowledgeable people here, so please bombard me with your wisdom. If you have any further questions, feel free to fire away before delivering a verdict.
By the way, I'll be hunting turkeys with a shotgun this year, so I have some time to figure this whole situation out.
Thanks in advance,
-Brock
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