Stryker Crossbow Question
04-13-2007, 07:40 AM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: arkansas
Posts: 3,147
RE: Stryker Crossbow Question
ORIGINAL: Sagittarius
I've heard a few of the blow-up stories but not one has been documented or provedto my knowledge.
Especially, no pics to prove it !
I won't call anyone a liar without pics but I will considerany blow up report with a grain of salt without pics.
Seems like Bowtech bows, whether compound or crossbow, have lots of blow-up reports.
Virtually all of these reports are from people who shoot a rival brand, hear it from an unreliable source,or despise Bowtech !
No, I don't own a Stryker like shown in my Avatar but would like to.
After seeing what the Stryker can do, I wouldn't even consider another crossbow despite the 11lb weight.
I would rather have a Stryker that may blow upthat I could have fixed under warranty than another dog slow brand that never needs a repair !
Don't own any Bowtech compounds either as my Bowman Accu-Riser compounds are the finest ever made.
Btw, my Bowman compounds weigh 6 1/2 lbs. sans accessories so I'm used to a heavy bow.
Bring on the rain.
Sag.
I've heard a few of the blow-up stories but not one has been documented or provedto my knowledge.
Especially, no pics to prove it !
I won't call anyone a liar without pics but I will considerany blow up report with a grain of salt without pics.
Seems like Bowtech bows, whether compound or crossbow, have lots of blow-up reports.
Virtually all of these reports are from people who shoot a rival brand, hear it from an unreliable source,or despise Bowtech !
No, I don't own a Stryker like shown in my Avatar but would like to.
After seeing what the Stryker can do, I wouldn't even consider another crossbow despite the 11lb weight.
I would rather have a Stryker that may blow upthat I could have fixed under warranty than another dog slow brand that never needs a repair !
Don't own any Bowtech compounds either as my Bowman Accu-Riser compounds are the finest ever made.
Btw, my Bowman compounds weigh 6 1/2 lbs. sans accessories so I'm used to a heavy bow.
Bring on the rain.
Sag.
04-14-2007, 12:09 PM
#23
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location:
Posts: 144
RE: Stryker Crossbow Question
[:@] I'm one of those first few owners of a Stryker x-bow. I'd be happy to share my initial feelings about the bow and the company.
I bought and paid for my new bow from their wonderful dealer "Jerry's Archery" in Stockton, CA in February. We received my bow in March. The only thing they shipped was the bow, four target arrows and the red dot scope. Nothing else. No accessories or cocking crank. The dealer and I both called the manufacturer in OR. At first they the woman answering the phones refused to allow me to speak to anyone. She insisted the dealer would have to call. With a little insistence, I was given to customer service. I was assured by Matthew it was a simple oversight and they'd send the accessory pack out immediately. No delivery. The next week we called again and I couldn't get to Matthew but was assured this person would follow up and get my accessory pack out immediately. No delivery. I called again the next week and was again told they'd send the missing equipment out immediately, with a baseball cap for my troubles. No delivery. I called again the next week and was told the guy I had been dealing with was no longer with the company. After explaining all the issues again to a new person (John), he assured me he would immediately have the accessory's sent, Overnite Air, with the baseball cap and he also asked what size shirt I wear. Here it is another weekend and I still haven't received any of the promised deliveries or "extras" for my troubles. I think "overnight air" means they were just sending air. Cause that's exactly what I've received so far.
All I really want is to try this very expensive toy. I was hoping to be able to try it before my shoulder surgery scheduled for next week. If I hadn't already spent the money already, I'm not sure I'd get involved with this dishonest, unreliable and questionable company. I even bought a dozen of their extra arrows. I guess I won't be needing them anytime soon. Anyone got an good (for a disabled hunter) x-bow for sale cheap? I spent my budget on this new form of closet art.
If I ever receive the missing equipment I'll try to update the bow's specifics then.
I bought and paid for my new bow from their wonderful dealer "Jerry's Archery" in Stockton, CA in February. We received my bow in March. The only thing they shipped was the bow, four target arrows and the red dot scope. Nothing else. No accessories or cocking crank. The dealer and I both called the manufacturer in OR. At first they the woman answering the phones refused to allow me to speak to anyone. She insisted the dealer would have to call. With a little insistence, I was given to customer service. I was assured by Matthew it was a simple oversight and they'd send the accessory pack out immediately. No delivery. The next week we called again and I couldn't get to Matthew but was assured this person would follow up and get my accessory pack out immediately. No delivery. I called again the next week and was again told they'd send the missing equipment out immediately, with a baseball cap for my troubles. No delivery. I called again the next week and was told the guy I had been dealing with was no longer with the company. After explaining all the issues again to a new person (John), he assured me he would immediately have the accessory's sent, Overnite Air, with the baseball cap and he also asked what size shirt I wear. Here it is another weekend and I still haven't received any of the promised deliveries or "extras" for my troubles. I think "overnight air" means they were just sending air. Cause that's exactly what I've received so far.
All I really want is to try this very expensive toy. I was hoping to be able to try it before my shoulder surgery scheduled for next week. If I hadn't already spent the money already, I'm not sure I'd get involved with this dishonest, unreliable and questionable company. I even bought a dozen of their extra arrows. I guess I won't be needing them anytime soon. Anyone got an good (for a disabled hunter) x-bow for sale cheap? I spent my budget on this new form of closet art.
If I ever receive the missing equipment I'll try to update the bow's specifics then.
04-14-2007, 12:48 PM
#25
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location:
Posts: 144
RE: Stryker Crossbow Question
[&:] I hope I'll be able to try this bow sometime soon but at this point It'd have to make me warm and fuzzy if I'm not going to demand my money back.
The only thing that upsets me is if I have to ask Jerry at Jerry's Archery to return it and refund my money. He doesn't deserve this type of "support" from the companies he deals with either. It makes him look bad when none of this is his fault.
The only thing that upsets me is if I have to ask Jerry at Jerry's Archery to return it and refund my money. He doesn't deserve this type of "support" from the companies he deals with either. It makes him look bad when none of this is his fault.
04-14-2007, 01:10 PM
#26
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newtonville, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,896
RE: Stryker Crossbow Question
Wow, Gimp, you are a patient and understanding man to be sure. I would never deal with a company that does not back up their bow with service, never! My sympathies Gimp! Bottom line is that this is a terrible bow. Might perform flawlessly but I am floored at how useless it is to you right now and how usless it could become for some one like me. Well thank you Gimp for this info. This is one bow company that I would not ever deal with. And all this from a company that took nearly a grand from you?
Don
Don
04-14-2007, 01:31 PM
#27
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Posts: 144
RE: Stryker Crossbow Question
nearly a grand from you?
I have to shoot it at least once after waiting this long. The effective range of this bow would give me some assistance when I can't get close enough in my chair.
If this one blows up in my hands it's likely to do significant physical damage to my old, disabled hands and wrists. Not to mention the possible damage to the expensive electronics on an almost $30,000 off-roadable power wheelchair. But I gotta do what I gotta do. It's not like I have a great deal of options. I refuse to give up my hunting.
04-14-2007, 02:05 PM
#28
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newtonville, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,896
RE: Stryker Crossbow Question
ORIGINAL: Gimphunter
You've got to be kidding. It was more than 150% of that grand even with a discount be my dealer.
I have to shoot it at least once after waiting this long. The effective range of this bow would give me some assistance when I can't get close enough in my chair.
If this one blows up in my hands it's likely to do significant physical damage to my old, disabled hands and wrists. Not to mention the possible damage to the expensive electronics on an almost $30,000 off-roadable power wheelchair. But I gotta do what I gotta do. It's not like I have a great deal of options. I refuse to give up my hunting.
nearly a grand from you?
I have to shoot it at least once after waiting this long. The effective range of this bow would give me some assistance when I can't get close enough in my chair.
If this one blows up in my hands it's likely to do significant physical damage to my old, disabled hands and wrists. Not to mention the possible damage to the expensive electronics on an almost $30,000 off-roadable power wheelchair. But I gotta do what I gotta do. It's not like I have a great deal of options. I refuse to give up my hunting.
Oh, I think Ranger is worse! LOL! Now he's working with others that have the same problem! Archery at lunch! No time to eat!!!! Hehehehehehehehe
04-14-2007, 03:03 PM
#29
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
RE: Stryker Crossbow Question
ORIGINAL: Dnk
Wow, Gimp, you are a patient and understanding man to be sure. I would never deal with a company that does not back up their bow with service, never! My sympathies Gimp! Bottom line is that this is a terrible bow. Might perform flawlessly but I am floored at how useless it is to you right now and how usless it could become for some one like me. Well thank you Gimp for this info. This is one bow company that I would not ever deal with. And all this from a company that took nearly a grand from you?
Don
Wow, Gimp, you are a patient and understanding man to be sure. I would never deal with a company that does not back up their bow with service, never! My sympathies Gimp! Bottom line is that this is a terrible bow. Might perform flawlessly but I am floored at how useless it is to you right now and how usless it could become for some one like me. Well thank you Gimp for this info. This is one bow company that I would not ever deal with. And all this from a company that took nearly a grand from you?
Don
04-14-2007, 03:09 PM
#30
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Mn.
Posts: 3,399
RE: Stryker Crossbow Question
You Bad Rebel..
My friend at the pro shop has had the same thing with the company,he's even a dealer for thier compounds.I talked to him last week and he might look into Excal or Ten Point.....Yep-eeeeeeee......
.My friend at the pro shop has had the same thing with the company,he's even a dealer for thier compounds.I talked to him last week and he might look into Excal or Ten Point.....Yep-eeeeeeee......