Crankaroo Uncocking

Migabby · Post by **Migabby** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:38 am

Had a problem last night shooting, someone got down range and had to stop shooting for safety reasons. However when it happened my Xbow was already cocked. I didn't want to shoot a arrow into the ground and because of my Diabeties my hands wouldn't be able to hold the Rope cocker. So I tried with The Crankaroo and it worked like a charm, very easy. Is there a problem doing that?

Migabby

the elf · Post by **the elf** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:44 am

No no problem----I too have diabetes---and I use the rope cocker on my 200 lb. Exocet.Just lean back with your back muscles doing the work.

SPITFIRE · Post by **SPITFIRE** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:08 pm

This is a no no. Do not use crankaroo to decock your crossbow. Deffinitly not recommended by excalibur. If the handle slips out of your hand it could break your knuckles or worse. Use the rope cocker or shoot an old arrow into the ground.

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:26 pm

i have heard it is very strongly suggested that you don't try it but i don't know form experience

Migabby · Post by **Migabby** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:14 pm

Ok, Ok, Ok, I won't do that again. Thanks for the warnings!!

Migabby

SPITFIRE · Post by **SPITFIRE** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:28 pm

To listen is to learn.

To ignor is stupidity.

Migabby · Post by **Migabby** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:11 pm

A little over 50 years ago as a middle aged teenager my Dear Father said to me, " If true what they say that we learn by our mistakes, you are going to be a Freakin genius." Says it all !!!!!!!!!

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:45 am

The idea of it reminds me of a UTube moment!