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12-13-2007, 10:28 PM
I should have read more of the other threads before posting. I took the measurements of the old Prowler, but before I give them, allow me to explain how these thoughts of mine got started.
I was searching the web for Martin Prowler info and bow rebuilding info and as I saw all of the different variations of the Prowler it occurred to me that from a manufacturing standpoint, the riser is the core element of the bow. Duh! It appears that a new riser for any given model is only redesigned every few years, much like an automobile chassis from the big three. It seems that in a very generalized way, the riser is used with as much versatility as possible. They design different limbs and cams and make a different variation of the same model. The Prowler becomes the M33 Prowler and it becomes the M33 XRG Prowler or the M34 Prowler??? I realize that models get a complete overhaul and redesign from time to time, but from the looks of the pictures, the riser doesn't get redesigned every single year. This makes perfect economic sense to me, but I'm just assuming these things. Am I completely wrong?
Of course all of this doesn't matter if Martin has no remaining inventory of limbs and cams to fit a Prowler riser from around 1989. I'm betting that there are some newer limbs that would work, although the cost could mount quickly. It is my friend's bow given to him by his father and his father may not be around much longer. Sentimentality can be expensive.
The limbs on this bow look fine, but if it was stored improperly and subjected to temperature and humidity swings in a storage unit or car trunk, could they be an accident waiting to happen?
This Prowler was probably made around 1989. It has SERIES 3000, PRO SERIES and SPEED FLITE written on the limbs. The limbs are 16 inches long. The riser is metal, most likely Magnesium? The riser length is 21 and 7/8 inches overall and 17 and 1/2 inches from limb bolt hole to limb bolt hole, center to center.
I know this must seem crazy. Why not just buy a new bow? It might be cheaper. I simply owe it to my friend to try to do the most that I can reasonably do. Regardless of how things proceed, I intend to return this Prowler, rebuilt and with a bow case to my friend with the hopes that with a little care it can serve him well for many years to come and be a source of pride that makes him remember his father long after he has passed on.
I'm just trying to gather as much info as I can before tying up the phone lines to the guys at Martin Customer Service.
Any knowledge sharing would be appreciated.
Victor
I was searching the web for Martin Prowler info and bow rebuilding info and as I saw all of the different variations of the Prowler it occurred to me that from a manufacturing standpoint, the riser is the core element of the bow. Duh! It appears that a new riser for any given model is only redesigned every few years, much like an automobile chassis from the big three. It seems that in a very generalized way, the riser is used with as much versatility as possible. They design different limbs and cams and make a different variation of the same model. The Prowler becomes the M33 Prowler and it becomes the M33 XRG Prowler or the M34 Prowler??? I realize that models get a complete overhaul and redesign from time to time, but from the looks of the pictures, the riser doesn't get redesigned every single year. This makes perfect economic sense to me, but I'm just assuming these things. Am I completely wrong?
Of course all of this doesn't matter if Martin has no remaining inventory of limbs and cams to fit a Prowler riser from around 1989. I'm betting that there are some newer limbs that would work, although the cost could mount quickly. It is my friend's bow given to him by his father and his father may not be around much longer. Sentimentality can be expensive.
The limbs on this bow look fine, but if it was stored improperly and subjected to temperature and humidity swings in a storage unit or car trunk, could they be an accident waiting to happen?
This Prowler was probably made around 1989. It has SERIES 3000, PRO SERIES and SPEED FLITE written on the limbs. The limbs are 16 inches long. The riser is metal, most likely Magnesium? The riser length is 21 and 7/8 inches overall and 17 and 1/2 inches from limb bolt hole to limb bolt hole, center to center.
I know this must seem crazy. Why not just buy a new bow? It might be cheaper. I simply owe it to my friend to try to do the most that I can reasonably do. Regardless of how things proceed, I intend to return this Prowler, rebuilt and with a bow case to my friend with the hopes that with a little care it can serve him well for many years to come and be a source of pride that makes him remember his father long after he has passed on.
I'm just trying to gather as much info as I can before tying up the phone lines to the guys at Martin Customer Service.
Any knowledge sharing would be appreciated.
Victor