Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Program Article

"There is a problem with some of the Internature Recurve Bow risers ..."

Bow Riser Problem

Posted on: 3/6/2008 From: Rick Romanin

To All 4-H Archery Leaders and Members:

There is a problem with some of the Internature Recurve Bow risers, Mainly right hand bow models, the problem is delaminating or cracking where the riser is laminated (between the different woods).

Please check your risers for this problem (this is a safety issue).

One way to check is visually inspect for cracks, another is to run your thumb nail across the grain of the riser on both sides above and below the grip it should run smoothly.

Unfortunately the Company that made these bows is no longer in business.

However a replacement riser may be purchased from:
Western Recreation Ind.
150 Pahlone Parkway
Poncha Springs, CO 81242
Ph # 719-539-1295

There may be other sources that I am not aware of.

Keep your arrow on target, and Have Fun.
Rick Romanin
Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor