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[hanglide4life]

Just talked to a dealer and heard middleton went out of biz around sept or so? Anyone verify or shed some light on the subject?

[SPECIALIZED]

hanglide4life, on 06 December 2011 - 11:14 AM, said:

Just talked to a dealer and heard middleton went out of biz around sept or so? Anyone verify or shed some light on the subject?

Have not heard any such news!

Quote, post from Middleton.

Again my number is 1-877-826-7145, I recently had a supplier ruin 200 sets of limbs during the camo process.
I have a new location for the Kolor Fusion process and expect a volume to be completed soon, I do have limbs instock ready for shipment. Should any of you have questions please do not hesitate to call

[Terminal-operator]

Middleton is alive and well. There was a finishing issue that was taking an unusual amount of time to resolve due to the ineptness of the finisher at hand. The parts have been found, a new vendor has been located and things should be better than ever. There are impressive things coming in 2012 from Middleton. It's unclear right now if this new innovation will be ready for the ATA in January. I promise you this, when it arrives it will knock the crossbow industry on it's ear!!!

[Jetster]

Terminal-operator, on 06 December 2011 - 07:46 PM, said:

I promise you this, when it arrives it will knock the crossbow industry on it's ear!!!

I highly doubt that,I never even seen there bow before I just googled it!!!!!

Edited by Jetster, 06 December 2011 - 08:43 PM.

[Terminal-operator]

Jetster, on 06 December 2011 - 08:42 PM, said:

I highly doubt that,I never even seen there bow before I just googled it!!!!!

Middleton's Pure Power limbs have been an industry leader in performance for the last six years. The DTM375 has been the fastest recurve on the market since it's introduction. Facts are stubborn things whether you like it or not.

[H&S Archer]

I will considering them this year at the ATA show.

[Jetster]

Terminal-operator, on 06 December 2011 - 08:52 PM, said:

Middleton's Pure Power limbs have been an industry leader in performance for the last six years. The DTM375 has been the fastest recurve on the market since it's introduction. Facts are stubborn things whether you like it or not.

I just don't get the recurve limbs for a crossbow!!!!!You wouldnt use them in a regular bow for hunting would you????Its old technology,what kind improvement can you make to knock the Xbow industry on its ear with an old school product...............

[See4miles]

They are simple and hard to damage.  They are consistent in accuracy, and they are appealing to the eye for a lot of us.  

The recurve style has a large and loyal following. Middletons limbs are so advanced his crossbows can be continuously dry-fired.  Now how does that matter you ask?  Well if you ever have a nock break, or don't have your arrow tight against the string, which happens to the best of us, your compound will more than likely blow.  Meanwhile, a recurve shooter will more than likely be able to keep hunting.

All machines break down.  Simple machines break down less frequently.  Simple fact.

[Jetster]

See4miles, on 06 December 2011 - 09:47 PM, said:

They are simple and hard to damage.  They are consistent in accuracy, and they are appealing to the eye for a lot of us.  

The recurve style has a large and loyal following. Middletons limbs are so advanced his crossbows can be continuously dry-fired.  Now how does that matter you ask?  Well if you ever have a nock break, or don't have your arrow tight against the string, which happens to the best of us, your compound will more than likely blow.  Meanwhile, a recurve shooter will more than likely be able to keep hunting.

All machines break down.  Simple machines break down less frequently.  Simple fact.

I already know all the advantages/disadvantages of them,just wondering what you could do to put the xbow industry on its ear with one...............Maybe something in the rucurve industry not the compound world!!!!

[Terminal-operator]

Jetster, on 06 December 2011 - 09:53 PM, said:

I already know all the advantages/disadvantages of them,just wondering what you could do to put the xbow industry on its ear with one...............Maybe something in the rucurve industry not the compound world!!!!

You'll have to wait and see......But, it's coming.

[Jetster]

Terminal-operator, on 06 December 2011 - 10:17 PM, said:

You'll have to wait and see......But, it's coming.

And then I can say ("I told ya so")??????????????????

[Mick]

Terminal-operator, on 06 December 2011 - 10:17 PM, said:

You'll have to wait and see......But, it's coming.

Do tell!  Check out what I posted/asked on the limbs and riser thread.  Note the same issue there also.  This is getting old!

[Lightfoot]

Terminal-operator, on 06 December 2011 - 10:17 PM, said:

You'll have to wait and see......But, it's coming.

There are actually more than one. I got one of em sittin in my living room. Well, two actually.

How is it that YOU know???

hmmmmmmm.

silent treatment sucks.

Edited by Lightfoot, 06 December 2011 - 11:28 PM.

[Jetster]

Lightfoot, on 06 December 2011 - 11:25 PM, said:

There are actually more than one. I got one of em sittin in my living room. Well, two actually.

How is it that YOU know???

hmmmmmmm.

silent treatment sucks.

Well I wont be holding my breath waiting for it!!!!!!

[Johnie H]

Terminal-operator, on 06 December 2011 - 07:46 PM, said:

Middleton is alive and well. There was a finishing issue that was taking an unusual amount of time to resolve due to the ineptness of the finisher at hand. The parts have been found, a new vendor has been located and things should be better than ever. There are impressive things coming in 2012 from Middleton. It's unclear right now if this new innovation will be ready for the ATA in January. I promise you this, when it arrives it will knock the crossbow industry on it's ear!!!

If Middleton has something so radical in design that it will knock the crossbow world on it's ear, then he must be getting out of the recurve business.

[Terminal-operator]

Lightfoot, on 06 December 2011 - 11:25 PM, said:

There are actually more than one. I got one of em sittin in my living room. Well, two actually.

How is it that YOU know???

hmmmmmmm.

silent treatment sucks.

I only entered this thread to debunk the rumors about Middleton. They will be stronger in 2012 than ever before. As I have posted previously, Middleton will be focusing on the U.S. market intently in 2012. Sales out of this country have been so that they have been focusing on that market. Like any successful business, expansion is necessary to grow. You should see more stocking dealers in 2012 than ever before. There are many excellent crossbows out there and more and more being produced every year as technology improves. Choice is a good thing. It is important to keep things fresh to better the sport. Middleton is an innovator. This is a proven fact. There is development being fine tuned for 2012. This too is a fact. Brand loyalists will surely trump any new innovation, it's just human nature.
However, for those who are truly passionate about the sport and hunger for performance, what's coming will certainly
satisfy. As for how I know, Derrick is a personal friend and has made me privy to it's development. You won't be disappointed.

[Lightfoot]

Terminal-operator, on 07 December 2011 - 08:29 PM, said:

I only entered this thread to debunk the rumors about Middleton. They will be stronger in 2012 than ever before. As I have posted previously, Middleton will be focusing on the U.S. market intently in 2012. Sales out of this country have been so that they have been focusing on that market. Like any successful business, expansion is necessary to grow. You should see more stocking dealers in 2012 than ever before. There are many excellent crossbows out there and more and more being produced every year as technology improves. Choice is a good thing. It is important to keep things fresh to better the sport. Middleton is an innovator. This is a proven fact. There is development being fine tuned for 2012. This too is a fact. Brand loyalists will surely trump any new innovation, it's just human nature.
However, for those who are truly passionate about the sport and hunger for performance, what's coming will certainly
satisfy. As for how I know, Derrick is a personal friend and has made me privy to it's development. You won't be disappointed.

Im sure I could describe it pretty accurately...theres another Middleton proto sitting in my living room in the corner. Another two or three protos for other manufacturers scattered about my living room and hallway.

Derrick has been privy to all my designs and ideas, and has some nice ones of his own. We are both very passionate about performance and anything to do with crossbows.

Please be sure to keep anything told in confidence, off the forums but yes it should be game changing. If working together we have enough goodies on tap to release a new product every three months for a good number of years if we wanted to.

The one Derrick describe to you (if only one)ought to keep things hopping trying to play catch up for a good while. Coupled with Middleton lightweight platforms it will be tough to beat no matter who you are.

I dont care what BT or PSE or whoever comes out with. We got you covered. see ya at the ata.

Thank you.

L.

Edited by Lightfoot, 07 December 2011 - 11:26 PM.

[Tim50]

I guess you will always have nit pickers! IMO my Middelton 330 shoots as fast as I need it to! The bow handles & fits ME to a T! No bow or bow design is for everyone. Whats the difference! Shoot what you like....BUT these constant pot shots IMO serve no purpose. There will always be people with product loyality (as it should be!!) I personally prefer the recurve platform that's why I own an Excalibur and a Middleton. I have owned compounds liked the Horton & Tenpoint had problems with the Bowtech and their customer service. Bottom line buy & shoot what YOU like.

[Lightfoot]

Tim50, on 10 December 2011 - 11:15 AM, said:

I guess you will always have nit pickers! IMO my Middelton 330 shoots as fast as I need it to! The bow handles & fits ME to a T! No bow or bow design is for everyone. Whats the difference! Shoot what you like....BUT these constant pot shots IMO serve no purpose. There will always be people with product loyality (as it should be!!) I personally prefer the recurve platform that's why I own an Excalibur and a Middleton. I have owned compounds liked the Horton & Tenpoint had problems with the Bowtech and their customer service. Bottom line buy & shoot what YOU like.

how about a Middleton compound design(s) with the simplicity and ruggedness of a recurve? 2012. Can it be done?

[semperfi1970]

I picture in my mind a crossbow with a recurve/compound system like Oneida Eagle has in there vertical bows. Did I guess rite? Well did I? I should be a testing beta site for Middleton if I guessed it rite, come on Derrick send me a proto to play with for guessing it rite  

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