[Manic_Episode]

How to Make a 25-30 Pound PVC Takedown Travel Bow Part 1 - Flattening

This guys bows are actually pretty nice and cost practically nothing to make except for a little effort. He gives step by step instructions for many different types of bows on youtube and has written a book on the subject as well.

[Yosemitest]

I've seen some of these bow on E-bay, and I wondered if the takedown models would come apart after you shot them, from the vibrations, or if they would wear out quickly.
I know PVC makes good water pipes, but Bows?
And I wondered if they lost their strength over time?