Rough feel on limbs under string servings near tip

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okie143
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Rough feel on limbs under string servings near tip

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I did a cotton ball test on my limbs and no fibers showed up. If you run your finger over the limbs everything is really smooth until you get under the string loop servings near the tip, about 1 to 1/2". Then it feels like real fine orange feel. The orange peel has little dimples in it.

I checked it with a very bright light and my glasses on and no cracks or splinters.

Could this just be from manufacturing or the loop end serving touching the bow when fired, (until I put the string bumpers on it).

Anyone else have this happen?
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Re: Rough feel on limbs under string servings near tip

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Could just be the finish. Those long limb models are pretty solid. I do get residue from the string fibres on my limbs, did also with my Ibex & Vortex. If you did the cotton ball test, you should be fine. Go hunting! :wink:
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Re: Rough feel on limbs under string servings near tip

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One of my matrix bows has the "rough" finish l think your talking about mine looks like some sand is in the dip. Im thinking it was air bubbles that dried. ?
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okie143
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Re: Rough feel on limbs under string servings near tip

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longbow joe wrote:
Tue Oct 24, 2017 7:52 am
One of my matrix bows has the "rough" finish l think your talking about mine looks like some sand is in the dip. Im thinking it was air bubbles that dried. ?
lThat is what mine feels like. Your definition fits exactly what mine feels like. Thanks a lot I will keep an eye on it just in case.
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