Thumb Release vs Carbon Riser

[Netherman]

Guess I'm that guy who sends his thumb release for a ride... After the CSI analysis I think one of the finger grooves slammed into the riser and put a 1/4" dent in it. I went to two hoyt dealers and got mixed answers. One said shoot it and if it bugs you put some tape over it. The other said they sent one with similar damage back to hoyt and they refused to send it back claiming it was unsafe. Second dealer quoted me $1000 for a new riser.

I'm curious to get more opinions from guys with similar experiences and where they ended up. I'm leaning towards filling it with a carbon compatible epoxy and maybe figuring out some sort of external wrap/support. full disclosure I've already shot it a few times with safety glasses (apparently eyes are the only thing of value on my face) and it shot normally without any weird feelings or sounds.

 

[Netherman]

Pictures for reference

 

[htlt_surfboards]

I can’t speak for safety on a bow at all so do at your own risk but i work with a lot of carbon and fiberglass in another industry. IF i was going to try to DIY fix that i would fill and sand flush. Then wrap that area going a few inches above and below in new carbon cloth and epoxy that. Look to the boat of surfboard industry for supplies.

 

[chasewild]

Ya, I like @htlt_surfboards approach. Don't worry about buying a new one. But maybe buy a new thumb release with a strap or a lanyard.

 

[OR Archer]

We had this happen with a customer. After replacing his riser my boss rebuilt the busted riser and shot it. No repair work was done to the damaged area which was a lot worse than that. It was a full piece missing. It held together and shot fine. That being said I think that could be touched up and still be fully functional and safe.