Swamphunter Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Just so everyone knows, I removed my wraps and discovered a hidden danger. Sometimes a carbon arrow may crack near the nock end, under the arrow wrap, and be totally undiscovered until the wrap is removed. This would not be discovered with flexing the arrow either due to it being so close to the nock. I thought this arrow was in perfect condition until I removed the wrap. I drew arrows to the beginning and end of the crack. This is something I never gave any real thought to. Just another reason to replace your old wraps with new ones from Mindy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Sure GLAD you caught that Ken.... that could have been something ugly in the future .. :eek: When I re-wrap and fletch I give all of my shafts a good "twice" over .. Thanks- for the heads up Ken .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I've seen two shatter in my winter league.I'll stick with aluminums a little longer.Good thing you found it when you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 never thought about that.....Good thing you caught it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I am going to check my arrows right now. I never gave it any thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I am going to check my arrows right now. I never gave it any thought. You got to peal the wraps off to check them...the damage could occur as you shoot them in practice and never be discovered until your remove the wraps, or the break apart on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I would imagine if the nock turns real easy, you could have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I would imagine if the nock turns real easy, you could have a problem. Actually there was no difference prior to the wrap removal. I think the wrap held it wound tight enough that the difference in looseness was so small it really was not noticable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 good idea i never thought of that, thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have only used a couple different types of arrow that have ssplit on me,I allways check all shafts periodically while shooting.This is easyer for me because I dont use wraps,I like the rings on the nock end of my maxima hunters because I think it helps protect the shaft and makes it stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 When I do use wraps,I wrap them about 1/4" or so from the nock end so I can look for cracks.I'll crest the end and any cracks will show thru the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 What type of arrows Swampy? I had that happen to a few Gold Tips a couple years ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 GT's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 i haven't found a desire or need to use wraps, but that's valuable insight right there. I also thought about what I was told when I first started; "Options are nice, but the more things you have on your bow (in this case arrows included) the more things can go wrong or break". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 im glad you showed that, i have a few arrows that look like that and i thought it was where the camo came to gether, but they must be cracked, thanks, need to get a few more new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 That arrow right there gets the snap test if it was mine. Just snap it over my knee and it goes into the outside trash bin. Good find Ken, could have been a dangerous situation and its great to look at your equipment right now then just before season. Thanks for sharing your find, hope others inspect their arrows now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks for sharing your find, hope others inspect their arrows now. Yep..peel those wraps off everyone!! Make Mindy happy!! If it hadn't been for wanting to change my wraps, I would have been shooting this arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 hey hows the katera? i shoot trykon love it lookin at katera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 hey hows the katera? i shoot trykon love it lookin at katera The Katera is one SWEET shooting bow ... I'm absolutely more than satisfied with the purchase .. :cool: Side Note : Aluminum arrow shafts will react the very same way if cracked also ... so be just as dilagent with them as you would Carbon Fiber .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'd say about 70% of the Carbons that fail on me during practice crack right there by the nock. As soon as I see that crack that arrow is permanently retired. Jimpic has it right, leave a 1/4" of visible shaft in front of the nock. The wrap covering the crack will keep the nock from feeling loose but if the crack is there you won't see it. Don't be fooled, the arrow is severely weakened if it is cracked the wrap doesn't "Fix it". This is definitely a case of what you don't know possibly hurting you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Great post Ken. That is something that never, never crossed my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonLester Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 An idea when putting on your wraps for carbons. Leave them a little off the nock end and you can check them anytime. Good find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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