User error = dry fire. Up-Dated.

[Waif]

Arrrgh. Poor Axiom.
Yes I read the manual.
Yes I practiced decocking.
Yes I basically dry fired my Axiom with one hook attached.
(Don't ask how, it still hurts, more importantly don't follow my example.)
Did not take long either
All looked fine with a cursory inspection but tomorrow will be a thorough exam.
Them s5's bumpers and dacron may have saved my bacon.
Pay attention Waif!

[vixenmaster]

Sorry to hear of this, hope all is well

[amythntr]

....I think there is a club on this forum that you are now an official member of!

....Most important is that you are OK and laugh (sought of) about it!



Anthony

[georgiaboy]

Glad to hear your ok!!
Run a cotton ball over your limbs to check for splinters.
You sir are now the reigning " EL PRESIDENTE " of Team Dryfire!!

[Starvin' Hillbilly]

[wabi]

I've heard of people being careless enough to dry-fire an Excalibur, and I've only done it a few times.
Welcome to the club, hope the bow is not damaged.

[Boo]

Can't say that I've dryfired with a cocking hook still attached but I can say that I shot my Vortex with a dog whistle over the string and the cord around my neck!
Glad to see that you're still in one piece!

[Kegbelly]

Can't say that I've dryfired with a cocking hook still attached but I can say that I shot my Vortex with a dog whistle over the string and the cord around my neck!
Glad to see that you're still in one piece!

Youch, I bet that left a mark!
Hope your bow is ok Waif!

[one shot scott]

yikers!

[xcaliber]

Been there, done that, and got a shirt! Check the limbs with the cotton balls, if no snags, they are probably fine! Still take a real close look for lines, etc. in good, bright light. I think you'll be ok! That is one heck of an awful sound though, right?

[Waif]

All seems well. Ran cotton glove around at truck before leaving woods and no snags. Just need to be sure a handle did not hit the rail or some thing and double check limbs and tips. Brace height,screws ect..
A couple tingly fingers still.Boot took a good hit on the side. Bruised ego.
Slow down. Focus.

[strum]

sorry to hear that happened Waif..but im glad your ok .
did this happen while decocking?

[Waif]

Yep,improperly decocking.

[strum]

Yep,improperly decocking.

ohhh,,, I did an improper decock once ..it involved and arrow and my boot.. not good man

[Waif]

Never make the same mistake twice. Better yet learn from the mistakes of others.Be sure both hooks are engaged because with only one hooked,well.....
I have looked at the rail and considered what an arrow ,(hey I didn't call it a bolt this time) would do. Ewwww. Pretty well committed by the time you think to stop.