Ripper 415 Broken Limbs

BHC said:

Been reading on various websites this one included about broken limbs for the Ripper 415.....is there any improvements or fixes for this issue?

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They still have not admitted there is a problem. There is. Should be a recall but that hurts the profit margin so I am not holding my breath.

It's one on my list to buy, but I won't even bother I don't need to buy a broken product regardless of warranty

BHC said:

It's one on my list to buy, but I won't even bother I don't need to buy a broken product regardless of warranty

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If they would reengineer the limbs this would be a great xbow. It is fast ,accurate and light. Loud but that my have something to do with composition of the limbs. The screws it is put together with are some kind of tapered design that just will not stay tight. Loctite supposedly fixes that. I should not have to do that. Do that in the factory.

I will purchase a centerpoint 415 Amped, happy with my current centerpoint

BHC said:

I will purchase a centerpoint 415 Amped, happy with my current centerpoint

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Go to centerpoint forum and read the reviews there on the amped.

Huntersthompson said:

Go to centerpoint forum and read the reviews there on the amped.

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I have including other web pages, not nearly as many issues with them

BHC said:

I have including other web pages, not nearly as many issues with them

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The centerpoint patriot is the exact same xbow but comes with a crank for free. Walmart sells them. Camo may be different.

I've read of these issues, and perhaps they've fixed them without mentioning it. Mine has been flawless and just bought it a few months ago. I've only shot it to 50 yards and with maybe 50 bolts, but it has been cocked from dawn til dusk in some very cold weather here in northern Ontario the last few weeks and it's been trouble free.

I had a lower left limb crack on my ripper 415. Called the KI number and had a while new front end shipped within about 2 or 3 days. Arrived yesterday and it replaced. KI included a return shipping label so I’m dropping that with UPS Monday. Can’t say how the new limbs are doing yet but I will give KI an A+ for customer service. Nate at KI was really helpful. Be sure to register your bow.

I've had mine about three weeks with maybe 70 shoots so far so good. I will say I think the bow is awesome and crazy accurate.

Shot the new KI Ripper 415 limbs with the LUMIX speedring scope. The whole set up functioned flawlessly. Amazing how it came together. Tight groups at 20, 30, 40, and 50 and the sun set as I checked the 40 yard mark (did it last.) Had the ring at 415. Now to shoot with a broad head to confirm field points.

3 of my buddies who i recommended the ripper to, had limb breaking . One even twice. To bad.

Huntersthompson said:

They still have not admitted there is a problem. There is. Should be a recall but that hurts the profit margin so I am not holding my breath.

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Stryker 380 did the same thing and I ain't think they ever had a recall. My brother has one still and I think he's been through 5 sets of limbs but they keep replacing them and he's happy lol. It's a sweet bow even for the age of it. He's had limbs break in it, barnett, and Parker and has a ki for a backup that's not cracked yet lol.

Well mine just cracked today. Sent them an email and I’ll follow up with a call Monday. It’ll be interesting to see how fast they handle it.

I've had 3 sets 2 broke 1 had a small splinter. I was told they had some bad batches produced early on. Their CS has been good and turnaround was quick considering the shipping distance to me. 7-10 days

Matthew P Cummings said:

Well mine just cracked today. Sent them an email and I’ll follow up with a call Monday. It’ll be interesting to see how fast they handle it.

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I'd call Monday for the fastest service

Stalker said:

I'd call Monday for the fastest service

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I got off the phone with them this morning and they're sending the bow out Wednesday. I'm hoping to have it by Friday and then I might be able to go hunting this weekend. No charges at all.

Huntersthompson said:

If they would reengineer the limbs this would be a great xbow. It is fast ,accurate and light. Loud but that my have something to do with composition of the limbs. The screws it is put together with are some kind of tapered design that just will not stay tight. Loctite supposedly fixes that. I should not have to do that. Do that in the factory.

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Your comment about "screws with some kind if tapered design being used" is based on what? I worked in industries that used threaded fasteners of many varieties and I am not seeing your point.

My point was that I have not had a problem with my other xbows screws coming loose like I had on the ripper. The design of the screws was different than what I normally see. Normally a screw has to back out one thread at a time. These tapered screws,once loose have nothing to hold them.