Martin Archery Martin Compound Bow - Manual (Page 18)

RIGHT TEAR (fletching tears to the right of point)
Note: If you are left handed follow these instructions in reverse.
This tear may signal:
FINGERS:
•Stiff arrow.
This problem is cured using one or more of the following methods:
a. Increase peak weight.
b. Use a heavier point.
c. Select a more limber arrow.
d. Lighten cushion plunger tension, or use a weaker spring on shoot around rests.
e. Make small incremental rest adjustments towards the bow.
RELEASE:
•Arrow rest is too far to the right.
Move arrow rest to the left.
EITHER STYLE:
•Too much pressure on the cable guard.
Rotate cable guard for minimum fletching clearance.
•Irregular or inconsistent shooting form.
See a qualified archery coach or professional and have them check your technique.
•Clearance problem.
See that arrow has adequate fletching clearance.
LEFT TEAR (fletching tears left of point)
This tear may signal:
Note: If you are left-handed follow these instructions in reverse.
FINGERS:
•Weak arrow or a clearance problem.
This problem is cured using these methods:
a. Reduce bow weight.
b. Use a lighter point.
c. Select a stiffer arrow.
d. Increase cushion plunger tension or use a stiffer spring on shoot around rests.
e. Make small incremental rest adjustments away from the bow .
RELEASE:
•Arrow rest is too far to the left.
Move the arrow rest to the right.
•Arrow is too weak.
Decrease bow weight or select a stiffer arrow.
EITHER STYLE:
•Arrow is not properly clearing cables.
Rotate cable guard for complete fletching clearance.
•Irregular or inconsistent shooting form.
See a qualified archery coach or professional and have them check your technique.
•Arrow rest clearance problem.
See that arrow has adequate fletching clearance through or over the arrow rest.
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