http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/ This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.martinarchery.com/mtechforum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/ http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5772&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:38 GMT i have a 2009 martin moab! it came with a yellow & tan or grey i can't really tell , anyway if i ordered a string for the bow would i get that same type of string i really like the string. i don't like the grey looking strings that came on a couple of bengals that i had. i think that there is a regular string, the grey one is the yellow string the martin elite? ]]> Martin Tech Forum bowgramp59 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5772 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5771&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:09 GMT Hey folks!

I decided to gather as much information as possible from you to help me with my decision. So tell me everything you want to do about wrist releases and handheld releases. What do you like about them, why do you prefer the style you shoot and so on.



Let's see what i can tell you:
Currently i shoot a TRU Wirst Release and i am kind of happy with it but the wrist strap starts to disassemble. Furthermore i recognized some problems with the nerves at my wrist after long tournaments (or more than 300 arrows per day).

Furthermore i own a TRU Backtension Release without a Safety and i just cannot shoot it. My bow will fire when drawing it because the angle of my hand is kind of crazy. Also everything feels very unsafe. I feared this device could break. I am still using it now but for my mini compound bow (tuned it from 7lbs to 15lbs...).

Sometimes i already used a friends Evo+. No problem when drawing back when it comes to the feel but i found it to be very...big. Although i have large hands. It is just so much 'wasted' alloy. So i do not like the feel of most Carter Releases. And i do not like any of those backtension releases that work with a spring. I selled my Carter Backstrap after some weeks of seldom use.

But now tell me: What do you shoot, why do you shoot it, what do you like about it or dislike about it, what would you recommend and so on.

Oh, Alex. No Fingers please. ]]> Martin Tech Forum Montalaar http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5771 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5770&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:15 GMT put a few twist in my cables last night trying to get my firecat back into spec. brace if dead on 7" ATA is still long. but to be truthful, i dont know where to measure the axle length. is it from the axles themselfs or from the inside of each limb? if its inside each limb, im close. aaaaanyhow, every shot i take right at about 3/4 into my draw the tip of the arrow lifts up off the rest and either falls right or left. ive got the QAD hunter so ive been just locking the rest in place before drawing, but its getting old. did i move the nock point or something else when i twisted the cables? im going to go get a bow square and one of those little levels tomorrow. i did have to adjust my sight, so i know something different, just would like a starting point. took me 2 days to get the cables right. thanks ]]> Martin Tech Forum ezbite http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5770 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5769&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:22:32 GMT Hi all, I was at the outdoor shooting range, shooting my jaguar T/D recurve, when I noticed this one gentleman shooting his bow at a slight angle, with his bow in his left hand and pulling back his arrow with his right (right handed archer) his bow was at a slight angle, the top of his bow was... Hi all,
I was at the outdoor shooting range, shooting my jaguar T/D recurve, when I noticed this one gentleman shooting his bow at a slight angle, with his bow in his left hand and pulling back his arrow with his right (right handed archer) his bow was at a slight angle, the top of his bow was toward the right and the bottom of his bow was angled to the left. Like this "/" thats with me watching from behind him. Then I went home and was watching "The best and worse of Tred Barta, and he shoots his longbow the same way.

What's the proper way to shoot a traditional bow, straight up and down, or at an angle? or does it matter?

Thanks. ]]> Traditional Bow Forum Newbwithabow http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5769 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5768&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:39:56 GMT Hi All, Glad to find this site. I am an longtime Martin fan, however I have been out of the loop/shooting for the past 20 yrs. Holy smokes how things have changed! My Martin background; I still own my 1989 Firecat M-44 (wheels) and I want to use it. Now there has been the old adage that... Hi All,

Glad to find this site. I am an longtime Martin fan, however I have been out of the loop/shooting for the past 20 yrs. Holy smokes how things have changed!

My Martin background; I still own my 1989 Firecat M-44 (wheels) and I want to use it. Now there has been the old adage that limbs weaken and breakdown over time and this can be a real concern. Mine has been stored, not backed completely off/relaxed but at about 35 lbs. It has always been inside in a “controlled environment” and after an good visual inspection of components, I think it is in fine shooting shape. It was never abused or beat to begin with… It was a high end bow in its day, especially for a 25 yr old kid and I took care of it.

Now, I’d like to here from experienced Martin folk, of any concerns I should have and if there is any components that I could get if need be, such as cables or other riser fittings (sights & rests) that will fit it.

For example I want to get a new sight, but in order to get a new fangled sight, it appears that I would have to take off my cable guard bracket that contains the dovetail fitting that “old fashioned” sights used to attach in order to attach a new sight. I could be mistaken, but….. So I am thinking I’ll need a new cable guard that would screw into the handle fitting on the aft side of the riser.

In short, I would really like to use this old warrior and modernize it. It was a fantastic bow for me and by far, the best I have ever owned. Sure its slow compared to today’s new bows speeds, but I am a lot slower than I was 20 yrs ago too..

So do I still have a useable bow?

Any and all opinions welcomed. Thanks in advance.


Rod in Nodak ]]> Martin Tech Forum Nodak7mm http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5768 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5767&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:27:58 GMT I ordered a Shadowcat.

Titanium colored riser, camo limbs and cloaked 1.5 Cams and cloaked STS...I can't wait!!!!! :D:D

WoooHooooo...now the wait begins...:(:p


Serge ]]> Martin Tech Forum Pic http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5767 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5766&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:25:42 GMT Looking for any info or lead to website page to find specs on a 2004 slayer SE I just ordered off archery talk. I had a martin bow a couple years ago and im coming back!! Just curious on how fast it may be, its 60-75lb and will likely set it to about 70 with 440 grain hunting arrows and 29" draw
I have a bowtech now that shoots 255 and am looking for a bit more speed, hope this will do it! thanks for any info ]]> Martin Tech Forum bassnbucks http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5766 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5765&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:53:03 GMT Is the riser on this bow machined out like the martins where the CCS goes so you can swap it out for a cable guide rod if you wanted? Is the riser on this bow machined out like the martins where the CCS goes so you can swap it out for a cable guide rod if you wanted? ]]> Martin Tech Forum Hoosieroutdoorsman http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5765 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5764&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:46:45 GMT Im trying to get back into bow hunting after being stationed outside the US and being deployed. I just bought the 2010 threshold and i was wondering if changing the cam would help make it a little quicker and what cam would be a good choice for , or if there are any mods i can make that would help... Im trying to get back into bow hunting after being stationed outside the US and being deployed. I just bought the 2010 threshold and i was wondering if changing the cam would help make it a little quicker and what cam would be a good choice for , or if there are any mods i can make that would help better the perfomance. Thanks ]]> Martin Tech Forum dickieg http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5764 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5763&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:01:26 GMT hi i have a mid 1980's martin lynxs magnum compound bow. i do believe it has the z cams on it. wondering if anyone knows where to get modules for it ?looking to shorten the draw. thanks to all that can help ]]> Martin Tech Forum brian k. cooper http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5763 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5762&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:28:44 GMT got my 2010 firecat last week and the brace height was 7" on the money, now it 6 3/4" :confused: can somebody tell me how to adjust back to 7" my ATA is about 3/8" too long, how do i shorten it. im assuming ATA is measured from the cam axle center. one other question, what are the nocks on the string down by the cams for? ]]> Martin Tech Forum ezbite http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5762 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5761&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:34:57 GMT ok shot my firecat today through a chrno lil disapointed it shot 217 ibo shooting at 60lbs 27 draw 400 carbon arrows 100 feild tip .... ok shot my firecat today through a chrno lil disapointed it shot 217 ibo shooting at 60lbs 27 draw 400 carbon arrows 100 feild tip .... ]]> Martin Tech Forum reeladdiction http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5761 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5760&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:41:45 GMT ok, so i have a STS on my cheetah and have noticed a lot of noise, i guess i am just indecisive as whether or not to keep it on my bow, so i figured i would take a poll of the site. my main problem with deciding is that my rest makes some noise, but i cant afford a new one at the time, and my... ok, so i have a STS on my cheetah and have noticed a lot of noise, i guess i am just indecisive as whether or not to keep it on my bow, so i figured i would take a poll of the site. my main problem with deciding is that my rest makes some noise, but i cant afford a new one at the time, and my string has had some damage, like 3 strands broken by my "pro-shop" at my peep sight, figure that would cause some noise too. so how many people on this site shoot an STS and have a lot of noise? ]]> Martin Tech Forum tommyhydro http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5760 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5759&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:57:09 GMT purchased a martin prowler about a month ago the string has gone . because it is so old i have been told that it cannot be restrung because the limbs might go pop. is there any one who can give me advice as what to do. purchased a martin prowler about a month ago the string has gone . because it is so old i have been told that it cannot be restrung because the limbs might go pop. is there any one who can give me advice as what to do. ]]> Martin Tech Forum polar-oid http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5759 http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5758&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:10:00 GMT I'll have scepter II and i don't remember the right size to strings and cables for it! some one knows it. ]]> Martin Tech Forum ltoxcruz http://martinarchery.com/mtechforum/showthread.php?t=5758