FIVICS Riser Information WHAT??

f_thomas

New member
My first post here. I am not new to archery, but I am very new to Olympic style. I feel as though I got ahead of myself and made a really poor choice by purchasing a FIVICS FX1 Riser 25" and Medium RX1 40# limbs. Turns out they are new old stock. If this not the proper place or a proper post please move or delete.

I contacted FIVICS through their web site asking for an Owners Manual and what their recommended brace height range is for the above set up. I never received either. I got an email from them with nothing other than a thanks for contacting us.

So I tried FIVICS on Facebook and got the following response:

Dear Customer, i know what you want to say. but, there is no recommended range for the brace any companies. if you have any manufacturers please send me. ^^ Also I would like to let you know that there is no standard fit of brace height, and it depends on the archers bow's tuning status.

That really got me going so I sent them a copy of the Win&Win and Hoyt Owners Manuals. Their claim that no manufacturer provides thus information is totally wrong. I am convinced I made a bad choice by purchasing FIVICS instead of a more mainstream manufacturer like Hoyt or Wun&Win. FIVICS customer service is a real disappointment. I'll just use the numbers from the Easton tuning guide. Maybe I better start looking for a way to unload FIVICS in favor of a more reliable manufacturer.

Any others with experience with FIVICS?
 
I'm surprised that as you're using a Fivics riser with Fivics limbs, they couldn't give you a recommendation but ultimately I'm inclined to agree with them. Brace height it mostly about archer preference and should be adjusted accordingly during tuning. Ultimately you'll probably settle somewhere between 8.5 and 9.5" on a 68" bow as this is pretty standard for limbs with a standard re-curve profile.

Regarding customer service, Fivics once sent me a spare pack of screws free of charge from Korea as I lost some out of my tab, so can't fault them on that front either.
 

f_thomas

New member
Encouraging to hear a positive customer service experience with them.

Agreed that the final brace height is ultimately determined during the tuning process. I also asked for an Owner's Manual and received nothing.

FIVICS statement that other manufacturers do not provide the requested information is wrong. FIVICS failed at customer service in my experience.

I shudder to think what kind of warranty service they would provide.
 

Rik

Supporter
Supporter
The Fivics response is both technically correct and misleading. It might be a language issue.

Manufacturers can't tell you your correct BH, but they can suggest recommended ranges. For example, when I contacted Samick they sent me back:
66 - 20 to 22.5cm
68 - 21 to 23cm
70 - 22 to 24cm
also recommend 2-6mm greater distance on the top limb (+ve tiller).

That's actually pretty much vanilla ranges for a conventional limb geometry. But they are just a starting point.
 

f_thomas

New member
Samick was responsive to you! It amazes me that this FIVICS representative would claim other manufacturers don't provide this information. Leaves you scratching your head.
 

Kane

New member
Found this link in Google :-

http://www.fivics.com/images/fivics_2012.pdf

On the RX1 limb (page 7) it says :-

Draw Weight : 40.3 lbs @ 28?/30?/32?
Limb Length : medium (68? Bow Length on 25? Riser)
Brace Height : 7-3/4?-8-3/4? (depending on riser)
Physical Weight : 365 Gramm oz (pair)
 
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Whitehart

Well-known member
Fivics do not sell direct, they use archery dealers who offer the support you are looking for.
If you have any questions contact the dealer you bought it from and they should be able to help, they are also your first port of call for any warranty issues.
Fivics make good kit at all price breaks, so don't panic that you do not have the latest model that was probably reflected in the price you paid.
If you really want to talk to the manufacturer - Fivics Spain handle most issues in Europe, they also run the trade stands around Europe - language can be an issue if you contact Korea.
 

f_thomas

New member
It turns out the shop that sold it to me is no longer a FIVICS dealer and the company who is taking on FIVICS really is not staffed by knowledgeable FIVICS people. You try to buy from the new FIVICS dealer and they cannot guve you a price. Life in the Philippines! That was my reason for contacting FIVICS direct. Their local support is all but non-existent.

FIVICS failure to respond is one thing, but when they stated that manufacturers don't supply the information and further asking I send them proof. That was over the top for me. I sent them a Win&Win and Hoyt Owners Manuals.

It is at least heartening to hear someone believes that FIVICS makes quality equipment. In the future I'll go with Win&Win, Hoyt or some other well established brand!
 

robert43

Member
Hi I just bought 1 of these risers 2nd hand & was wondering how many turns from full wound in can you wing the limb bolts out? thanks
 
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