Samick Extreme vs. Border TXB

[Rik]

Try before you buy? It's a nice idea, but...
I shoot short limbs. I want to move up a little in weight, so I called round shops asking if anyone had 42/66 limbs I could try. Did they ****. The overall attitude seemed to be "we don't stock them, we won't get them in unless you're going to buy them and pay a deposit...". I hit a similar problem last time I changed limbs - I'm just not average enough I guess.... It's not a new problem for me.

I did manage to find a set of Extremes to try, nominally the same size as my current limbs (38/66). My impression of them was favourable. They felt as good as my current limbs. I did note that they braced a little higher (order of 2mm), and weighed about a pound heavier. Sightmarks at 18m were higher, but what can you tell from that without going through the full setup process . I couldn't clock them in the shop, as the lights were fluorescent, so I can't comment on any actual speed difference.
I shot about 3 dozen with them, and I'd say on that basis that I'd be willing to make a purchase.

I wanted to try some Hoyt M1s as well, but could I find any? "we've got 34/68..." gah!

[Kae]

One Word: Borders

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Kae

One Word: Borders

So long as they actually have the size you want in stock... A four month wait for your limbs can be a tad irritating...

[sky_high30]

It's worth it though :-P.

[johnnyb]

Thanks for all your help and advice. I am now the owner of a set of Border TXB limbs! Bow all set up and ready for the weekend.

[buzz lite beer]

Johnnyb, we were all joking Border limbs are crap

[Tobytoolbag]

Originally Posted by buzz lite beer

Johnnyb, we were all joking Border limbs are crap

Buzz, you're such a wind-up merchant!!

I'm sure you'll love your Borders when they arrive, Jonnyb...

[Flying Whale]

Originally Posted by Tobytoolbag

Buzz, you're such a wind-up merchant!!

I'm sure you'll love your Borders when they arrive, Jonnyb...

Sounds like he already has them. If he has any sense he will be out there already shooting them.

Have fun!

[WhitehartFB]

Originally Posted by Rik

Try before you buy? It's a nice idea, but...
I shoot short limbs. I want to move up a little in weight, so I called round shops asking if anyone had 42/66 limbs I could try. Did they ****. The overall attitude seemed to be "we don't stock them, we won't get them in unless you're going to buy them and pay a deposit...". I hit a similar problem last time I changed limbs - I'm just not average enough I guess.... It's not a new problem for me.

Hi Rik this also works both ways, unfortunately in the UK most archers do not tend to buy over 38lb limbs holding 40/41lbs. So with all the options available it is very expensive to hold stock that might not move for a few months when the items can be sourced within a few days.

It's not the insistance that you have to buy them it's the problem after you have shot them that dealers face. We all like the idea of try before you buy but on many occassions after trying the limbs and rejecting them it can be difficult for the dealer to re sell as although they may have only shot 50 or so arrows the tell tail string marks and even with protective tape the odd scratch on the pocket end renders them second hand to many archers and clammering for a discount. I have even had some body after watching me set up a brand new bow ask for another handle and limbs to take away. The biggest problem though is that archers will arrange a trial, shoot the limbs reject them as not being suitable yet the next time you see them shooting they have bought the limbs on the internet saving £10/15 with no consideration to the dealer and the costs involved in getting the stuff in and providing the facilities to try them out. So it is no wonder that dealers look to protect their livelyhood.

[Flying Whale]

Originally Posted by Whitehart

The biggest problem though is that archers will arrange a trial, shoot the limbs reject them as not being suitable yet the next time you see them shooting they have bought the limbs on the internet saving £10/15 with no consideration to the dealer and the costs involved in getting the stuff in and providing the facilities to try them out. So it is no wonder that dealers look to protect their livelyhood.

I wholeheartedly agree. We sometimes hear on the forum of shops who offer bad service. However this sort of behavior is what can drive a shop out of business. Customers need to have some respect for the shops too....

I have had to wait for half an hour at times in the past while a shop took a lot of time letting people try different bows and limbs. At the end one family having spent nearly 2 hours then asked the shop to write down the specifications of everything. Now it may be that they were not in a position to buy that day while waiting for the next pay packet, but I suspect not....

Once again I hope the Borders work well. As far as I am concerned they are a company that deserve all the success they can get.