Griz Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Well I went out this evening and got set up. At 4:30pm. I heard noise coming from behind me. Sure enough it's a real good buck coming right to me. He was a 10 point with about a 20" inside spread. The buck came less then 5 yards from me and stopped at 5 yards giving me a real good quartering away shot. I drew back...Settled my pin and release the arrow and all of a sudden I heard a load "BANG". I look at the buck and he just walks up about 3 yards and looks back as if he was saying, what the heck was that and then just walks off. I'm standing there kinda dumb founded and when I looked at my bow I found out what the Bang was... My Mathews Switchback blew up. Yep, It is toast... upper and lower limbs are broke. The cable is broke. Idler wheel and cam is broke also... Well needless to say, I'm unhappy about this. Here I have been waiting all this time for this moment to happen and I got to stand there with a blown up Mathews in my hand and watch a real nice 10 point buck walk off... I thank God I wasn't hurt in anyway. I hope I can get it fixed quick so I can get back out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... that really sucks, hope you can get it fixed and get back out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... OH Man griz ...That's a cryin shame buddy. Things like this are not supposed to happen, and when they do, they're supposed to happen during practice, not on a trophy buck .. I feel for ya buddy...very sad indeed. I hope you can get that Mathews fixed up fast and get back out there pronto. Maybe, just maybe, you'll get a second shot on him. That's sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... that sucks hope you get it fixed quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... WOW !! Glad you weren't hurt on that deal..... What are the chances of something like that happenning.... Hope the repairs don't take too long, and you get back into the game quickly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... What are the chances? That is the luckiest buck in the world---so close to death and he didn't even know it! sorry for the bad luck and sorry about your bow. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAhardwoods Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Man do i hate to hear that... Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Can I say HOYT. J/k man, I feel for ya. To finally get an opportunity that you have been practicing all year for and to have this happen is a big bummer. Glad you were not hurt though. Any ideas how it happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Man that really sucks. Hope you get your bow all fixed up and back out there, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Man Griz Thats TUFF LUCK! I hope you get it fixed and back out in the woods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted November 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... [ QUOTE ] Any ideas how it happened? [/ QUOTE ] None... I am clueless...This is a first for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob_D Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... WOW! Did the cable looked cut, worn, etc.? This makes me want to check my bow a little more carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted November 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... The string and cable was in great shape... I was looking at the bow a while ago and noticed that one of the brackets that the cable loop goes on was broke off... I'm wondering if that's what caused my problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... I would have chucked that thing out of my stand! Do you still have a warranty on the bow? I imagine that if you do, they will just give you a new bow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... That is really a bummer. I hope you get squared away with the bow and get back out there for another chance at that buck. Makes you wonder how fate works sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Looks like the bracket or the cable broke. Glad nobody got hurt. Mathews will make it right with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Wow....Sorry to hear....You'll get another chance at him...Dont let this get you down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Dale i feel for ya buddy . i have to agree that buck is so darn lucky. i cant imagine that that happens when your drawing on a deer. you do have a back up bow dont you ? thats just crazy luck for that buck... you will see him again. was that a new Switchback ? if it was , im sure its under waranty. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Sorry to hear that, I have had a jennings split limb airmaster 2000 for 4 years and nothing like that has happened. Maybe look into buying one of them. They are half the price of a hoyt and matthew and mine is alot quieter than my buddies mathews. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... That is sure terrible news I hope the best for you bud. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Oh My God!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope that doesnt happen to mine! Do you have a spare?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Glad to hear you are o.k. That to me is the main thing. Sorry about your bow and a chance at that buck!! Hope your season gets better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Wow, that really sucks! I'm glad you weren't hurt and I hope theb ow can get fixed quickly. You should write to Matthews about it... what a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... Sorry to here about the crappy luck griz. Hope you can get back at them as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Re: One Bummed Out Hunter...Pics... That is a bummer Griz sorry to hear it, It happened to someone I know last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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