Bow blows up [release failure?] | N1 Outdoors
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- A scary moment several years ago with a subscriber, whose bow blew up after a release failure. Always inspect your archery equipment before and after a shoot! #shorts #archery #bowhunting #huntingaccident #whitetail #whitetailhunting #N1outdoors #hunting #N1outdoors
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Had some guy shoot my bow, was in process of teaching him draw cycle and he dry fired it sending the peep sight into multiple pieces hitting me just below the eye with one of the bigger pieces, moral of the story don’t let anybody touch your bow.
Oh wow that’s awful. Glad no one was seriously hurt! So you’re saying that draw cycle training is BYOB? :)
Why would you ever let anyone other than you touch your weapon. That is exactly like letting a friend sleep with your wife or girlfriend.
Never.....!
Same happened to me. A new bow. was out practicing, and a friend saw me and stopped to chat. City boy, not a hunter. I had set the bow on my tailgate as we talked. Later, he picks it up, impressed by it. Before i even realized what was happening, he had drawn it back and released it, dry-firing it. I put that bow away and actually forgot all about it. I pulled it out this spring, 15 years later, and took it to have it inspected. No cracks in the limbs or anything, so i was excited to go shooting with it, after all these years. A hunting buddy came up, to go on a spring camp. He's very new to the outdoors and still learning everything. I let him look at the bow, as i was so excited to have it again. And i'll be damned, he draws it back and releases it. This time, something did happen. The peep broke. I took it to a shop, and again, the guy inspected it and said everything looks fine. I'm still sketched out though.
@@zzz7zzz9 Now THAT is a crazy story!
I'm impressed with how quickly those safety squints were engaged.
Hell, they were half engaged while they were in the draw cycle because they were pooping their pants drawing a bow they can't handle.
😂
Yea hes used to fkin up stuff !
Cause he smacked his face😂
And the look of: “There goes 700 bucks” at the end
A marine friend of mine had a bow explode with no reason. He never dry fired it prior and had been shooting bows for 30 years. The limbs cut his arm, his scalp and just below his left eye. He was very lucky. It was the last time I know that he shot with wooden limbs. My old Martin keeps humming along at 87 lbs and is the smoothest bow I've ever pulled. It is super accurate at 50 yards a 3 inch group, before i went blind. No connection with Martin or any other bow manufacturer. I have several brands. I shot full length arrows with heavy spine easton aluminum. I loved shooting it and was a fairly decent shot. Our kids should be taught to shoot bows before firearms, bows have easier and cheaper reloads. It teaches patience and attention to detail. Best shot i ever saw was a 30 yard shot by a 13yr old girl through the center of a lifesaver. Good luck to all you bow shooters.
The bow should NOT blow up if the arrow is on the string , those arrows must be from a bow he can actually draw.
But there is still a possibility my dads blew up once and he just pulled it back and let it down
@@gavingomuwka5635 He likely torqued the bow on let down. Very easy to do with modern compounds with shallow string grooves.
@@collinmustain1718 exactly nobody really ever educated me on compound bows and while I was rabbit hunting I pulled my bow to a full draw and took a few steps forward to round a tree and as I did so I torqued my bow slightly and derailed my string completely off the cams and it exploded in my hands basically. Was $120 fix to get all the parts that snapped replaced and the string redone.
@@collinmustain1718 100%
ROFLMAO Yup
First of all. I’m glad he wasn’t hurt. Second of all. Wayyyyy too much weight. Moment of truth on a cold November morning I don’t know that he’d get that now back
You definitely want to be able to draw back when it counts!
Cold definitely has effect on 🏹 bow
And probably torquing the snot out of it, causing it to derail.
It's fake. The shooter knew the release would fail, otherwise he would have punched himself in the face. Ask me how I know
The butt puckering factor at full capacity. I’ve had this happen once before, and lemme tell ya it’ll make a grown man scared for a sec.
I'm sitting here trying to learn archery (while at work) and I see your comment. Did not help. But I got a good laugh.
I thought he handled it like a stud. Just confused sad face.
Impressed with his discipline in reacting. No immediate freak out, no acting like his hand was on fire, just a squint, and then a stare of disbelief.
I always put my finger behind the trigger with pressure so this doesn't happen.
True
I do tha same
His finger was behind the trigger tho idk why it did that tho
Yep, standard practice
I’ve had this happen it wasn’t the release it was the loop.it got so warn out that it actually was slipping threw the small gap of the release I put new loop on and I was good to go
He was like " what the F just happened " 🤣🤣 Glad you didn't get hurt.
Glad the kid is okay, with that said, I had a situation myself..I purchased a Scott's release aid and I noticed it was chewing up my D loop...Thier was a sharp burr in the release.jaw..that could of cut the d loop...I sent it back to Scotts and they took care of the problem.It is critical and I mean critical to check your equipment every time before going to the range..Limbs,strings dloop riser...arrows, arrow weight spine ECT ECT.. also I think the kid should back the bow down 10 pounds..... James A.. Cleveland Ohio
Yes…Great advice
My release starting failing this summer. I contacted the company, they asked me to ship it, and they fixed it. It was doing the same than this video sans the bow blowing up. But I lost a few arrows in the woods though. There is an internal part that wear out and will do this. Good reminder: get a backup release so if it fails, your hunt is not over.
Glad to hear no one was hurt!
@@tileman454 undure, the shooter did not disclose
I always carried a backup release so when I dropped my primary from my treestand I had another in hands reach!
Cheerz!
@@stickybudsgardens6942 Always good to be prepared!
I like how everyone’s is all “I wAs TaUGhT tO KeEP mY fInGEr bEHinD tHE TrIgGEr” he didn’t release at all lol
His finger is behind the trigger too lol they must not be looking at the same vid as us
Dudes finger is a solid inch away from the trigger.
Probably talking about the pressure against the trigger. Lots of ignorance in this comment section.
Definitely didn't apply pressure on backside
Then he doesn't know how to take care of his stuff they make stuff to strengthen the life of your strings and if you don't use it and shoot your bow often or store it poorly this happens
I am not a hundred percent sure because I cannot see the bow, but due to the bow’s draw weight appearing to be too much I personally believe this was a derail. Although this is not why the bow went off prematurely, I do believe it is why we see a catastrophic failure of the bow and not simply an arrow flying through the woods. I have seen it almost happen at the archery shop I am employed at where the draw weight is far greater than one can handle and the torque in the grip is immense to try and “muscle” back the bow. I have seen close calls where left and right string angle on the track of the cam is ridiculous, if I had a video it would make any archer cringe. Long story short, some bad luck, too much draw weight, and excessive torque in the grip in the drawing of the bow is why I believe we are watching this video today.
That’s why you pin your finger behind the trigger when you draw back. Or get a release with a safety. The Scott pursuit is an excellent release. It has a safety
His finger was way behind the trigger.
It was...release came apart
I know his finger was behind the trigger but I have seen a guy chip a tooth because of his finger in front of the trigger
Safety squint engaged!! At least he still got his eyes
Boy struggling to draw lol. Glad he’s okay though!,
He wasn't struggling at all.
@@johnkolby5120 what video are you watching lol. The boy looked like he was shitting a peach seed
@@mikeguy9668cantaloupe
That does look like a release failure. Looking at the shrapnel flying in the background that bow must have really come apart. He also looks like he's straining during the draw.
We have certainly received many theories, who knows??
@@N1outdoors His finger isn't on the back of the release trigger.
@@theincredible9168 Someone else mentioned this as well… he definitely should’ve had finger behind trigger.
For sure straining , too much poundage maybe ?
@@pabloimo5616 This video was submitted to us, but it does look like the poundage is too much.
I'm a Surgical Technician with 49 years experience. I'm not sure how long ago, but a patient we had was injured because he dry fired his bow, which apparently was or had carbon fiber limbs . Apparently the bows limbs "exploded" and tore into his left hand, which is a good description of the injuries. It took hours to remove carbon fibers from his fingers and palm. As far as i know, he had a favorable outcome after a lot of physical therapy.
Wow, that is unfortunate. Glad the shooter recovered!
Eyes closed faster than the bow exploded. Good job God!
We are glad he wasn’t hurt
Got them built in safety glasses
Wow that should never happened especially with arrow knocked I'm glad your ok and got it on video hopefully the manufacturer replace it for free
SCOTTS, have three, never let me down.
Little Goose
Yep, best ones for the money for sure
My fathers bow blew out on him 2 weeks before his elk hunt, was a browning probably 20 years old even had a new string for 2 months. He did get a new reflex and got a 6x6 elk in northwest colorado
That’s an untimely blow up!
Definitely looks like a failure with the sear in that index release. His finger was behind the trigger so it was not the shooter's fault. The draw weight definitely looks too heavy. To his credit though his draw form is not too bad. I've seen much worse. Glad he appears to be fine.
Yes, fortunately he was not injured. Thank you for watching!
Obvious that release failed but I see no reason why the bow would explode
Yeah. It had arrow on it. It wasn't a dry fire. Iv had releases fail a few times. No damage to the bow.
I started out many years ago with a Cobra , it looked like a recurve with wheels . I shot a Martin Cougar Two Compound ( hunting ) very forgiving . Also started with tab glove and armguards before doing without. The Cougar was a excellent Bow. i wanted something shorter I could shoot while sitting at at Deer that might be behind Me. Friends and I did a lot of trick shots like Ulleyses / The Odyssey. So i used a martin Bobcat with Metal Riser another Nice Bow . Then went primitive instinctive using wood Arrows. I never hada problem But old Ed Canale of SanFrancisco Archery told Me He was Hunting In Jarbridge Nevada when He failed to notice a Hairline crack i a arrow. It split on firing and went into His own arm. Check equipment carefully and tap those wood shafts against a boot and if they rattle or dont sound solid , discard . Heavy draw weight bows are preferred butYou get Your game By stalking and using equipment that You can handle . You will be lucky to Hit anything if You are shaking like a dog shitting Peach Stones. Correction that broken arrow story was so long ago that I cannot now be sure if it was Ed Himself or His Hunting partner , I could be wrong but I remember they were far from help.
I was taught to hold my finger behind the trigger pressed forward to prevent that and that bow is wayyyy to heavy for him gotta stay within your capabilities bro
His finger was behind the trigger though...
@@Chrishelmuth1978 as in making contact and pushing it forward
I've had 3 different releases give way in all my shooting . I no longer use a release ,went back to three fingers and...pluck !!! At least I know when it's going off .
Sounds like you were meant to shoot fingers for sure!
@@N1outdoors sounds likes he's full of himself.
I can draw an 80lb bow with not much of an issue. However ,I use a 65 lb bow to hunt with. More consistent and less chance of failure
I’ve had that happen and it was so scary. I had a bow completely collapse back in on itself and wrap around my left arm after a carbon fibre arrow shattered as I pulled the competition trigger. Because it was a quality bow with upgraded limbs and a number of expensive dampening feature plus a brand new string the bow actually suffered no damage nor did the string. But it left my arm a bit sore.
Maybe he twisted the cables up to get more poundage out of the bow than it was rated? Seems like he's pulling awfully hard on it.
It seemed to have been a release failure
He means before your release failed it's appears your draw weight is too heavy for you to pull comfortably
@@maxstambaugh we were not the shooter. Agree his draw weight was too heavy.
“Stick” or index finger style releases have a screw thread on them if you get comfy with the draw langth on your bow and want a little more tension or slack in your trigger hand. It looks like his unscrewed itself and the Allen bolts weren’t tightened.
Good thing it didn’t fail at the beginning of your gnarly sky-draw! Lol
That "wtf just happened" face he has when lookin at the bow after it exploded..🤣🤣🤣
Not a good day
Prime example of why you always wear EYE PRO no matter what ya shooting
PPE saves lives!
For sure! I always forget, I will do my best to heed your comment!
He needs to adjust the set screws on his release to put more tension on it
A little bit closer please I can see too much for my comfort.
As others have stated I put my finger being the trigger on the release while drawing. I don’t mind it until I’m getting ready to release
I think his finger was behind the trigger on the release. I think his release failed on him.
@@newelleatherly8565 No, he means actually putting your finger directly behind the trigger and holding it forward during draw. Then swing it out and over for the shot.
The guy in the video doesn’t even have his release set up properly or his finger would be directly against the trigger on draw…he’s got 2-3 inches it looks like.
Same. I started out with a used bow and release that even the slightest breeze would trip. My finger always stayed up against the back of it, applying pressure forward, to make sure it didn’t.
I used that old bow to take my first deer (6pt) at 45 yards. He was standing in the exact spot I had placed my target during the summer and put hundreds of arrows in from my stand. I didn’t plan on a deer stopping there, but I set it as my maximum and wanted to know for sure I had it pegged 100%. As luck would have it, he stopped to lick and rub on an overhanging interaction branch, just after sparring with another young buck. I knew he was done the moment the arrow was let loose. He wasn’t huge, and his rack wasn’t anything to write home about, but it was the most magical hunt I’ve ever had. He made it 40 yards and was gone before he hit the ground, not even a kick.
I’ve killed countless deer since, to include a few real monsters, but that hunt was by far my favorite.
If and it's a very rare if I use a wrist release I use my finger to put pressure behind the trigger until I'm at full draw and anchored. I doubt it would have changed anything here, but just something I noticed. On the bright side, he has a reason to buy a new bow now👍🇺🇲
That’s how you see the glass half full!
I glad he didn’t lose a 👁
Yes, it could have been much, much worse!
Failure was from using a dual caliper release. Bow weight, finger placement and d loop had nothing to do with it. A hook style release like the talon or wiseguy would of prevented that.
The string came out of the release I always hold my finger on the backside of the trigger with forward pressure while I’m pulling the bow back you basically dry fired it in a way
It's possible that is what happened to this individual.
Arrow was knocked not a dry fire
Yes
My guess is string or maybe cable broke. I’ve broken two cables and they were after release. Same bow and what I found was a somewhat sharp edge on the peg that secures the cable on the cam. Bow came uncorked but no permanent damage to the bow. Arrows and one sight didn’t survive.
The shooter has always maintained that the cable broke.
Does anybody not realize his finger isn't on the back of the release trigger? Even on thumb releases, if it doesn't have a mechanism to lock it in place, whatever you use to close the part that clips on the d-loop, you keep your finger on it.
Always hold finger behind release or on top depending on the setup
How'd the bow blow up with an arrow in it?
That has been part of the debate over the years. We’re not sure but we were sent the entire video, and it clearly blew up!
@@N1outdoors it looks kinda like it wasn’t completely seated
Exactly I don't think the bow blew up I think the release string or the knocking string was the culprit and then if that's true that the boat did blow up well then the arrow was too light so you're shooting way too light of an arrow also just like dry firing then
@@terryhollowell4419 good theory
Was wondering that as well
Always always always shoot with glasses! It takes one weird thing one random time and you could be left without and eye
Who shoots with glasses
always draw with your index finger pushed against the back of the trigger
"How'd ya know my name is Mac?"
"Lucky guess."
"Well then why don't you guess your way to Redbud?"
Of you pause the video right before it breaks you can see really thin spots in the line right above the arrow
we need to start wearing eye protection. i always thought it was strange that no one does but also kind of cool. about a week ago my kisser button came flying off and hit me in the bottom of my eye. eye doctor said no permanent damage just scratched cornea thank God. start wearing eyepro.
We actually have an incident we can share… We were bear shaft paper tuning arrows with our nock tuning wraps (Shameless plug) And the monkey tail snapped in half and hit one of us just outside the eye. A potentially terrible situation.
idk if its just me but i always found it difficult to get my right anchor point if i wore any type of glasses
I can’t see through my peep if I’m wearing any type of glasses
If you shatter a limb you might want to be wearing a kids batting helmet with the full face shield. Seriously though, keep your equipment maintained and updated.
@@craig5649 Definitely need to be sure you’re quitting is in good working order!
For everyone saying he was drawing too much weight. Slow motion video yourself drawing your bow and see what face you make. I bet you make some sort of face while drawing. It was obviously release failure seeing where his finger was. I am puzzled why the bow blew up with an arrow in it though.
When this video was first submitted to us, the shooter said the bow cable broke. We have no reason to think otherwise, but why it actually broke is the mystery.
Too much draw weight bud?
Yes, the shooter was overbowed
After stopping the video several times, I was able to get a dram where the upper part of the string above the release appears to fray and break.
Perhaps it wasn’t a release failure, but a bowstring failure. Either way, he should have checked all the gear and work eye protection.
First thing after this happens check and make sure you aren't bleeding then make sure no one else is bleeding or dead
True!
Release failed, it’d still have the D loop hooked sense he didn’t touch the trigger. Over bowed for sure, and probably the lightest arrow imaginable doesn’t make for a good outcome
That was the perfect "well that's not supposed to happen" face. 🤣
For sure
You need to hold the trigger forward until you get full draw
My release has never broken in 50 years. It's my fingers.
Ernest learns how to shoot a bow 😂
Even if the release failed. Proper arrow in the bow, bow wouldn’t blow up. Either something was wrong with the bow or the arrow was way light
that's why you keep your finger pushed up against the back side of the trigger on your release. he had an arrow nocked, so I'm in sure how this would damage the bow tho.
When I was younger (33) I had a Pearson Flame bow. It maxed out at 93lbs. I drew on a monster buck directly underneath the evergreen tree i I was in. It was cold that morning, about high 20’s low 30’s. I was close enough that he literally couldn’t see up at me.
However when I drew, my wrists, elbow, and shoulder made cartilage popping noises, and he heard it. I wasn’t even at fill draw yet, and he backed up from his direction of travel and slipped away without seeing me or scenting me.
I learned a valuable lesson that day.
I backed my bow down to 70 pounds, and that 23 lbs drop kept my body from making unwanted noises.
Incidentally, because I had the arrows spined for 93lbs, they shot impressively quiet and came off the rest literally without flexing. Like a stiff rod and like a laser. I never changed my arrows and it worked out great.
Wow, 93 lbs!
@@N1outdoors , yea I was a brute. 6’3 220. I watched many bowhunter friends TRY to pull her back with quivering failure.
I was simply wanting a faster arrow, nothing more than that. All my experience taught me that a slower, heavier spined, 125gr broadhead, were more than adequate for pass through and the tradeoff was a very quiet and pleasant to shoot bow.
Quiet, easy to draw, accurate, all results from modifying what some overlook in the quest for speed. Speed is nothing without being easy to hold for longer waits at full draw, not to mention accuracy because of being out of ones comfort zone pertaining to draw weight.
I learned by missing the chance to seal the deal on the buck of a lifetime. He truly was a monster.
@@incognito5986 “quivering failure!” For sure!
I got in the habit of putting my finger BEHIND the trigger while drawing. Before I removed it, I was on target. Love the mechanical releases... I've had a couple failures myself.
🤣🤣🤣 Pure DEFEAT in his face!! That's hilarious
My hunting instructors told me never draw back from an up position for this very reason. If the trigger fails then that arrow goes flying with nothing to stop it. Point It at the ground when drawing back, if it goes without warning then it hits the ground.
Same thing happened to me with the same release style. I called the company and they ended up bitching at me that I broke their release by releasing midpoint. That's not what happened and luckily I got it at a store and just returned it to the store and got my money back.
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This shouldn't have damaged the bow.i got news for ya folks if your bow will explode first time a partial dry fire or dropping it maybe its time to buy a diamond cause iv dropped this here 450 dollar bow three times dryfired once an it still spits 300 fps everytime
I had a MQ1 blow up on me once due to the buss cable giving way and breaking at the cam. Not the bows fault at all. The bow was not damaged, but the local Mathews dealer put new limbs on it, and reassembled it . It still shoots like a dream. Not sure what happened here, but it could be a D- loop failure, or perhaps a string/cable failure because I see something tumbling past the kid's shoulder after the string went. Glad he's ok!
Thankfully, the shooter was not injured. Glad to hear you were not injured as well! The shooter says that a cable broke.
Lower string broke you can see a jump up before the release let's go.
He should definitely turn the poundage down a bit also.
You gotta back up that release w/ trigger finger. Don't try adding draw length, by extending release. He can barely reach it.
I worked in archery for years.
He was straining too much and probably had the bow twisted really bad so when the release let loose the string rolled out of the cam groove and the bow blows apart really bad when that happens.
I've seen a guy roll the string off on too heavy of a bow letting the bow down and even that caused a ton of damage!
It looked like he was expecting it too me
He was torquing the the string on the draw because it was too much weight for him which causes the strings to roll off the cam and a blow up look at the d loop as he's drawing it's twisted
Look how high above center the release is clipped onto the D-loop. As the D-loop tries to slide upward in the release, it happens.
Great observations.
@@N1outdoors I always wondered if nock pinch is really an issue vs having a huge pocket in the D loop due to the extra serving material tied in to prevent nock pinch. Gonna keep mine tight.
Bet he learned to hold that trigger in place till ready to fire.
The face said it all in the end jeez haha
Love how after the initial shock he looks at the bow like "the audacity"
How dare that bow!!
The problem had nothing to do with release. It blew on the draw. This is caused by lack of handling care and knocking the leafs against hard objects and causing minor fractures. Then when you draw them...the limbs break at a critical moment! Maintain and protect your bow limbs. #1 rule.
If you watch in slo mo you see the arrow pops off the string as soon as it comes forward, dry firing the bow. Either a broken nock or an arrow that was absolutely not fit for that bow.
Same thing happened to me when I got a new trigger gave myself a blue eye , loosened some teeth and cut my lip. After that I decided I did enough shooting for the day.
Mental note: Eye protection wouldn't hurt.
That happened to me too bro don't buy those crappy wrist holder those things does not hold the string enough to pull back. Get your money back
Release never changed. To me seems like loop broke. But I have seen caliper Releases wear out enough that the jaws begin to have a gap in them therefore allowing the loop to pull through it. A. Spend the money on a good release, not a $40 one. B. why I never shoot a caliper release,, always a claw style like the Truefire hardcore, B3 claw, etc. Also a claw style will not wear on the d loop NEAR as fast. I've honestly never worn a d loop out with a claw style Release where I've seen d loops where out in a few months with a caliper. Mind you I change d loops every winter no matter what it looks like. But it's always a bad day when something like this happens. Glad to see you ok. That's what matters
According to the person who submitted this video to us, the cable on the bow broke. However, why the cable broke has been a subject a debate for years.
I shot the b3 claw for a seasons sun a half before it failed. And it ate through a d loop and a half. Thankfully the d loops never broke but the same couldn’t be said for the release. Where the trigger met the claw had worn down and gave out.
@@bonecleaneroutdoors3185 it can happen. Hope no one was injured!
Way too much draw weight for starters. Unfortunately things like this happen.
You should inspect your equipment before you shoot it every single time. If you're getting in a tree, check it. After you've got into the tree. Nothing was damaged or afraid as you pulled it up. Safety safety. Feel sorry for this guy. I hope he wasn't injured. Too bad. I know it a 3D shoot. I think in 1991 I hit my release and knocked myself to my knees. I punched myself so hard more damaging to my pride . But guys a quick inspection of your equipment. Can save you much pain and suffering. Oh and cash! Be safe everyone.
@@jamesklein1022 the shooter has heard that a few times :)
Always keep that finger pushed on the rear of the trigger to keep from activating it during the draw cycle
The release was not all the way latched on. It was half open just pinching the D-loop. Also never pull back a bow without an arrow.
1 I can’t believe the arrow makes that much difference
2
I bought some releases and they failed at 1/4 pull .
Any idea why?
I’m new
I had a release fall apart at full draw years ago, I was a very good make and nearly new
Part of it hit me on the face about half a inch below my eye and left a half inch cut
was very lucky that I didn’t lose my eye
Wow, glad you weren’t seriously injured!
Man, I really hate to say it but this is why I’m old-school with my archery and I don’t use the release blocks… 💯🤷🏼♂️ I hope dude didn’t lose a precious bow out the collection and I’m certainly Glad he’s OK
Back in my day yeah compound bows were slow enough we maxed them out but today even at 40 pounds they shooting 260 or better.
They have diefinitely come a long way!
Arrow was on the bow. His finger behind the trigger. Limb blew. Watch the arrow. Went up.
A bow cannot blow up with a arrow knocked on. But it could have been de railed bc of the arch of the string etc. but it don't look like a blow up it looks like a common reaction to a false release.
Looks like draw weight is way to heavy.
The release was faulty and fired early but that wasn't what caused the bow to explode that doesn't even make sense to all those who wrote that in the comments.
this is why I check my loop every time I hunt
Always good to check your equipment before shooting!
Bro was not even looking at the Target when he released.. no really he's that good.
I saw this happen more than once nearly 40 some years ago when releases 1st came out.
I never used a release, never even tried... fingers only ...
kid is fighting for his life to pull that back lmao
Yeah I always take close up slo mo randomly when my release “accidentally” explodes. I will never do it for click bait 🤔
I don’t think the bow blew up I think the release just broke, had the same thing happen this summer, no biggie unless your drawing without an arrow
The shooter says the cable on the bow broke.
Did you not keep your bowstring waxed? Did it get too wet? These are all factors that could've contributed to this failure.
The shooter that submitted the video to us (several years ago) said that the cable actually broke.
Would have been nice to post entire video.