Stirrup slipped of foot while cocking my Excalibur

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I have to say its a guy thing . the first thing you thought about was the scope..not your ribs
I dont know how may times i have heard guys (me included) talk about a car or motorcycle accident and the first thing that goes through our mind is..hope the bike/car is ok

sorry to hear about the ribs..been there..its not fun at all.

[BrotherRon]

Glad you weren't seriously hurt.

[Talltines]

I always think about this every time I cock my bow. Glad you are doing better

[Richieg150]

Thanks for all the well wishes, my breathing is fine, just still tender and I cant lay on my side yet. I can lay on my back now, so all is good and getting better
Went out today for the first time this season, still too hot for my liking, but couldn't resist. Shot a 4 point for a friend who want a small one to eat. Did NOT let it slip off my foot, gonna watch that closely from now on... I tried posting a pic. but got this message,....Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached.

[one shot scott]

doh!!
I too have felt the pain of foot slippage, but not the same extent. Im glad to hear your improving.

[Bullzeye]

Your lucky could have been worse, I feel for a, I've cracked ribs and knocked the wind out of myself a few times over the years and it's scary when you realize you cannot draw a breath.

[Sam, just Sam...]

THIS IS MY WORSE NIGHTMARE! Because of how short the micro is, and my height, I literally have the butt of the bow in my crotch! If it slipped out I would be singing the high notes for months!
Sam

[Tom]

THIS IS MY WORSE NIGHTMARE! Because of how short the micro is, and my height, I literally have the butt of the bow in my crotch! If it slipped out I would be singing the high notes for months!
Sam

The proper way of cocking your bow "never has the butt of the stock pointing at any part of your body".

I know it seems to be easier when you are directly over the bow when cocking, but after you learn how to cock the bow properly, with the stock along the outside of your leg, it is not that dificult.

Please people, learn how to do things the "safe way", it might keep you from having to feel a lot of pain.

Tom

[Sam, just Sam...]

The proper way of cocking your bow "never has the butt of the stock pointing at any part of your body".

I know it seems to be easier when you are directly over the bow when cocking, but after you learn how to cock the bow properly, with the stock along the outside of your leg, it is not that dificult.

Please people, learn how to do things the "safe way", it might keep you from having to feel a lot of pain.

Tom

Yeah, sorry, the above was sarcasm, I don't really shove the thing in my crotch when I cock it. I more think "what if this did happen"... Haha,

[Richieg150]

The proper way of cocking your bow "never has the butt of the stock pointing at any part of your body".

I know it seems to be easier when you are directly over the bow when cocking, but after you learn how to cock the bow properly, with the stock along the outside of your leg, it is not that dificult.

Please people, learn how to do things the "safe way", it might keep you from having to feel a lot of pain.

Tom[/quote]
Never knew there was a proper way and have never noticed anybody I have watched cock their crossbow this way..... only about 6 different people.

[Richieg150]

You tube search on HOW TO COCK A CROSSBOW...... not likehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlpMUD0THG4 this..

[Richieg150]

You tube search on HOW TO COCK A CROSSBOW...... not likehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlpMUD0THG4 this..

not like this...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmG6vHDT96k

[Richieg150]

You tube search on HOW TO COCK A CROSSBOW...... not likehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlpMUD0THG4 this..

not like this...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmG6vHDT96k

not like this....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY4klkfIWeA

[Richieg150]

You tube search on HOW TO COCK A CROSSBOW...... not likehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlpMUD0THG4 this..

not like this...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmG6vHDT96k

not like this....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY4klkfIWeA

not like this....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aikv610_Nj4.......

I have looked and can find none of the experts cocking their crossbows this elusive outside the leg technique. They all seem to cock theirs the incorrect way I cock mine...

[Tom]

Sorry, I curently have limited access to the internet on a tablet so I will not access a video, so I will not see the methods you are showing.

I have been shooting crossbows for well over 35 years (even before Excalibur). Back then, the stirrup was "small", so much so that large boots would only get toes in. Feet slipping out of a stirrup was common, as well as some people getting hurt seriously.

They way I was taught was this way.

• 1- check bow over for problems
  2- place bow with the stirrup flat on the ground
  3- place foot securely into the stirrup with your knee beside the stock
  4- grip string with hands on both sides of rail (this was before rope cocking), with your thumbs against the side of rail
  5- with your knees bent in a squatting position, stand up, pulling the string, using mostly your legs, finishing the last bit with your arms

That is the method I and my family & friends have always used. The addittion of the "rope cocker" will only change #4, but it is basicly the same.

Tom