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Predator Cracked
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I own a business, I have for 18 years, I completely agree with not wanting people to go online and roast a business when they have had no chance to correct things first and in private, I also know that it’s a double edged sword when you use the awesome powers of the internet...facebook...youtube etc to promote that said business and watch it take off, you are going to deal with threads like this, that’s just the way it is, one would think it would be in any popular, vocal online business best interest to employ somebody to put fires like this out fast and keep the peace, this isn’t directed towards tethrd or anybody else for that matter, just my opinion for all big online vendors.
ShooterMike
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They’re aware of the issue and have chosen to take a “wait and see if anyone gets injured” position. Is that how you would run your business, if you were/are manufacturing a product? Or would you recall what you know to be defective? Would you tell your customers who have defective models, if it breaks well replace it?
Semper Fi,
Mike
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They probably have determined that a crack at this point will not result in a fall of the platform. It is reasonable if that is the case.
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Good call, the straight line distance from the bolt center to the end of post is roughly 1.9 inches. The straight line distance from the bolt center to the farthest part of the platform that would catch (top of platform) is roughly 0.4 inches shorter (so 1.5 inches, this is all done with calipers with less than ideal access and quickly). Therefore, the post will jam on the platform if that bolt totally blew out. It would not go straight down like a trap door (which I first wrongly assumed). However, you would experience a several inch drop at the platform end, but it would not open like a trap door. Thank you for mentioning this so that I measured. I now feel better about the whole thing, and retract any statements I made that might lead one to believe that this was likely to end in catastrophic failure. It would not be fun to suddenly fall a few inches and could cause you to drop a bow and would certainly cause an adrenaline spike.
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First, not sure how a Tethrd issue relates to "the site" members looking out for each other. IMO this thread was originated as one member looking out for others by giving a heads up.
As an individual (not a site moderator) I can say I've used the Tethrd platforms since they first came out. If it makes anyone feel any better about their platform, the picture below is from a very early Gen2 (pre production code) I bought when they first upgraded from the Gen1 (which I still have although I don't use it often). It has well over 200 sits on it between two hunting seasons and an off season of scouting/practice sessions. During that time my weight has ranged from 250 to 210 and my gear bag weighs in the range of 25 lbs so it has definitely seen a workout. The bolt is off-center and there is no evidence of a crack. It is possible that there was a production run of inferior castings, a series of parts drilled slightly more off-center or any myriad of other possible production issues that could be traceable to a set production code or series thereof.
I'm not trying to say your individual platform is safe, I'm just trying to say the sky might not be falling. As always, this should serve as a reminder to inspect your gear regularly and take any piece that you find questionable out of service immediately.
Swingin' Free
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It relates to Tethrd continued denial of quality issues and "if it breaks replacement " solution.
If you want to pay good money and get inferior products they seem like the one to pick. It won't fail til it does seems counter intuitive to safety in my mind.
As a member I appreciate this info of failures and how companies approach problems. Then I know where to drop my money and who to stay away from.[/QUOTE]
If you want to pay good money and get inferior products they seem like the one to pick. It won't fail til it does seems counter intuitive to safety in my mind.
As a member I appreciate this info of failures and how companies approach problems. Then I know where to drop my money and who to stay away from.[/QUOTE]
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Again, what Tethrd, or any other manufacturer, does or does not do has no relation to this site or the attitude of its general membership. I believe the majority of the site members here are looking out for each others safety. I see examples of it on a daily basis.
Alwys be wry of a cmpny tht cnt evn spll good.
Swingin' Free
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Again, what Tethrd, or any other manufacturer, does or does not do has no relation to this site or the attitude of its general membership. I believe the majority of the site members here are looking out for each others safety. I see examples of it on a daily basis.
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I agree with you, we have great members here.
I think Tethrd is one step away from a lawsuit, I hope no one gets hurt by a product is known to be faulty. It would be a shame that there's a pattern of indifference to customers and their products.
I'm sure they're good 'Ole boys around the fire drinking a beer. Businesses wise they are an irresponsible company.
I'm done, keep supporting who you feel you should. I'll go to a junk pile if I ever need any scrap...
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I agree with you, we have great members here.
I think Tethrd is one step away from a lawsuit, I hope no one gets hurt by a product is known to be faulty. It would be a shame that there's a pattern of indifference to customers and their products.
I'm sure they're good 'Ole boys around the fire drinking a beer. Businesses wise they are an irresponsible company.
I'm done, keep supporting who you feel you should. I'll go to a junk pile if I ever need any scrap...
MIbowhunter49
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So at what point does everyone calm TF down and realize an offset hole doesn't mean doom?
Im betting there is a difference between acceptable offset and too much offset, which has yet to be communicated. People really took the ball and ran with it based on the OP
Im betting there is a difference between acceptable offset and too much offset, which has yet to be communicated. People really took the ball and ran with it based on the OP
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This is the replacement they overnighted. Definitely in the center.
Just to be clear I was never scared of a failure. I woulda used it like it was until I got a replacement.
I got nothing bad to say about the company. Actually the opposite. I encountered an issue and they jumped on it. Will I ever buy another? Probably if need be.
I'd say if you have one that your concerned about it, call em.
I'd bet a day's wage that most of you that are bashing them ain't got no dog in the hunt anyway, you just like to hear yourselves talk.
Alls good here. God bless.
Bobby
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Just to be clear I was never scared of a failure. I woulda used it like it was until I got a replacement.
I got nothing bad to say about the company. Actually the opposite. I encountered an issue and they jumped on it. Will I ever buy another? Probably if need be.
I'd say if you have one that your concerned about it, call em.
I'd bet a day's wage that most of you that are bashing them ain't got no dog in the hunt anyway, you just like to hear yourselves talk.
Alls good here. God bless.
Bobby
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Glad the ones with the defective ones got them taken care of.
It is really unfortunate where this thread has gone but noticing a pattern and learning something from this one..... Oh well Going to leave this thread alone for a while and get out in the woods and do some hunting for the last part of the season!
Dave
It is really unfortunate where this thread has gone but noticing a pattern and learning something from this one..... Oh well Going to leave this thread alone for a while and get out in the woods and do some hunting for the last part of the season!
Dave
Letemgrowitllshow
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I've been watching this thread pretty closely. Maybe one word of wisdom for guys that end up in the OP's position is settle things with the company before starting a thread. Then you have the whole story and facts don't get missed or skewed. Just some food for thought.
Mines old enough to not have a date on it from what I can tell. I’m not holding onto it any longer to wait and find out though. Give me Ring of Steps or give me death That’s all I used the entire season anyway.I disagree.. Seems like this brought up an issue that is not just for the OP that probably would not have been known to others in the same situation if it was direct to the manufacturer.
X2 on the off centered hole
Letemgrowitllshow
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I agree that this issue was a good thing to be brought up. Not saying that is a bad deal.
What I'm saying is maybe give the manufacturer a chance to right it before posting about the issue. Then post the issue and the company's response. Get the whole picture right away vs. hearing about an issue and a bunch of guys bashing the company before OP and manufacturer work things out. It can give new guys a sour taste against a company that hasn't even had the chance to right the wrong.
gdtrfb24
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Finally got around and checked my stand. Purchased end of Nov and the bolt looks centered.
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