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soundchaser

2009-07-24T09:43:06-04:00

Sounds great glad to hear your alll set

Statistics: Posted by JOneida — Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:43 am

Problems solved

2009-07-23T21:28:50-04:00

This is an update on my negative reviews of my Blk Eagle ll I posted earlier.

After having a string break on a relatively new bow and almost taking off my hand, the limb sockets cracked with the explosive force of the bow snapping--sounded like a gun going off.
I took the bow into the factory and Matt Pollington personally built me up a new Blk Eagle from scratch, tuned it and fitted it for me on site. NOW THAT"S SERVICE.

The bow shoots like a dream now. Shot after shot go's exactly where I want it. This instrument is everything I was hoping for.
THANK YOU ONEIDA.

Statistics: Posted by soundchaser — Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:28 pm

Power cables???

2009-07-03T20:58:06-04:00

Thanks,
I will see how long this last set of cables last and give you a call if they fail prematurely.

Statistics: Posted by soundchaser — Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:58 pm

soundchaser

2009-07-02T08:10:03-04:00

Sounds like you are having a string of bad luck here for sure.
Wiring in a red dot breaking, shooting fingers string breaking and orings breaking on a new bow. Breaking a string can also damage a power cable.
This is the first time I have heard of any of these issues on a new bow.
As for the power cables, your bows setup at 62 pounds and a 400 grain arrow the cables should be lasting longer than what you describe here.
My setup is about the same as yours in draw weight and arrow weight.
And I shoot almost daily with cables normally lasting at least a year. But there can be a defective cable or other issue from time to time to cause premature failure. And we have seen this happen in the past also.
As I posted earier, contact myself or Matt and we will do what we can to help you out.

Statistics: Posted by JOneida — Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:10 am

Power cables???

2009-07-02T04:16:59-04:00

Soundchaser
I have had an Extreme Eagle for about 18 monthes now and i went through a similar situation with power cables breaking. I checked poundage and arrow weight and replaced cables but no specific thing was causing this problem. Then i stripped and re-built the bow under Joes guidance online checking brace tiller poundage etc etc and have not had a single problem for the last year.
My friend had a similar problem with his Mathews Drenalin and my son had a Browning Micro Midas which was also a bit problematic.

I think in the great scheme of things every so often you will get a situation where things just do not come together be it a car, motorbike, hell even computers play up.

What i can say is my extreme has lasted on a set of power cables for the last year and i am shooting 59 pounds with a 425 grain arrow and i use 452X string as i only shoot targets and 3D

Stick with it as I am sure Joe can help, these are great bows and my Extreme has settled down.

Statistics: Posted by Zulu — Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:16 am

Power cables???

2009-07-02T01:43:50-04:00

The Red Dot site was just bad luck and they replaced it right away as the wiring was faulty.
The string problem is more my fault due to my style of shooting--finger shooter with 3 fingers under. This causes the string to bend unevenly causing the nock point to wear out but, I have found a solution to this by simply coating the string in crazy glue. Works really well, but again, this has never been a problem with any other bow.

My main concern is the power cables. They break in the middle not at the edges. Top and bottom wear out at around the same time. This bow has been factory setup with me in person so there is no misuse at all. There are no timing issues or alignment problems. This is a new bow and I am aware that the cam must not over draw bending the power cables past the 90 degree point. Dave pointed that out when he setup the bow. I am shooting a 400 grain arrow with a 100 grain tip at 62 lbs.

Someone please tell me how long their power cables last. That is what I really want to know! This is the main problem I am having. Every thing else I can live with or have found my own solution.

Statistics: Posted by soundchaser — Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:43 am

soundchaser

2009-07-01T22:37:59-04:00

Soundchaser, it sounds like you are definitely having issues here.Over the years I have sold hundreds of these bows and yes there are some issues from time to time like with any other bow, but what you are describing here is way out of the ordinary. There are also thousands of Oneida shooters out there shooting these bows every day without all these issues.
Power cables on my bows and that of others last much longer than this normally. Some do oil the cables at the bend in the cam.
I have sold many red dots and have seen the ring under the switch loosen before but it’s about a five minute fix.
As for the strings on a new bow going, I have never had one customer have this problem. I have heard of a sharp edge on a limb tip before but only a couple times in many years. Over the years strings and orings can dry out and break, but have never heard of them breaking on a new bow. From what you have stated you are having more trouble with your bow than anyone I have ever heard of.
String problems? What has happened to this string?
How many pounds are you shooting?
How much do your arrows weigh?
Do you shoot off the string?

You can call me anytime or call Matt @ CPO & we will do what we can to help you with these issues.

Statistics: Posted by JOneida — Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:37 pm

Power cables???

2009-07-01T22:23:28-04:00

How long should your power cables last.
Should oil be applied to them as part of maintenance.

I am finding that the power cables on my brand new Blk Eagle ll are lasting only two months--about 2,000 to 3,000 shots.
While I love the smoothness of the bow, the maintenance on it is ridiculous. Seems like I can't go more than a month without replacing something....O rings, power cables, string, even the red dot sight went, although replaced under warranty.

Statistics: Posted by soundchaser — Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:23 pm