Stress cracks on old bows

Stress Lines, or stress cracks, can be common on older fiberglass bows. They are not a threat to the bow if they run down the limb and are not severe. Stress lines running across the limb are a bad thing. Such bows are best left as wall-hangers.

Acceptable, mild stress lines running down the limb on a Pearson Cougar Recurve:

















Unacceptable stress lines on a bow (not mine):