Check It First !!

Always inspect each arrow for damage before each shot.Proper care of arrows can ensure years of quality performance. However, shafts can be damaged. To inspect the arrow, hold it on both ends and check for splinters, cracks or nicks. Rotate and repeat this inspection four to five times. If you find the arrow to be damaged in any way, destroy it immediately. Shooting damaged arrows can result in arrow failure and possible bodily injury.

It is very important to cut the arrows to the correct length. Arrows that are cut too short can become lodged in the arrow rest or behind the riser of the bow. Shooting an arrow that is lodged in a bow in this manner will almost certainly result in arrow failure, damage to equipment and personal injury. Gold Tip strongly recommends that arrows be cut no less than one to one and one-half inches in front of the arrow rest.

The use of an overdraw that allows shooters to draw the forward tip of an arrow past the bows handgrip, significantly increases the risk of injury to the shooter. Even when using a bow equipped with an overdraw, the arrow should always be cut one to one and one-half inches in front of the farthest point from where the arrow contacts the rest at full draw length. Select an arrow length that does not allow the arrow to be drawn past the arrow rest. Selecting the correct arrow length is solely the responsibility of the shooter.

Before shooting Gold Tip arrows, it is extremely important to inspect the rest and insure it is properly adjusted for the diameter of the arrow being shot because shaft diameters vary from arrow to arrow (For example, XT Hunter to Series 22). Failure to properly adjust the arrow rest significantly increases the risk of injury to the shooter. Incorrect rest adjustment may cause the arrow to fall off of the rest and/or get hung up in the bow, potentially resulting in injuries to the shooter or bystanders. Always make sure that your equipment and especially your rest is properly adjusted to the proper shaft diameter by a qualified individual before shooting Gold Tip arrows.

Have your arrows checked by a qualified professional technician periodically.