How many shots do you usually shoot before you decide its time for a new set of strings/cables? My Guardian I bought last year around Easter and probably have like 2,000 shots or so through it. I am thinking about getting a new set of Gibblet string, but mine are still in good condition. So how often do you guys change your string/cables?
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2007 Hunt N Camp attendee
'07 Guardian equipped with:
Black Gold Radiant sight
Spot Hogg Whammy rest
Fuse stabilizer meta peep sight
100 grain Rage 2 blade
100 Grain Wasp Jackhammer sst
Goltip CAA Arrows
I don't have a "set" number, the razortec that I have (or my dad has now) had new strings put on in 05. I shot that bow more than any other bow I've ever had and it still has the same strings and cables and their in excellent condition. I think a lot of string life has to do with how often you wax, as well as what kind of conditions your bow is stored in.
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I don't have a "set" number, the razortec that I have (or my dad has now) had new strings put on in 05. I shot that bow more than any other bow I've ever had and it still has the same strings and cables and their in excellent condition. I think a lot of string life has to do with how often you wax, as well as what kind of conditions your bow is stored in.
I wax her all the time.....the string that is! And only the best for the best as for as storing....she stays in my house.
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2007 Hunt N Camp attendee
'07 Guardian equipped with:
Black Gold Radiant sight
Spot Hogg Whammy rest
Fuse stabilizer meta peep sight
100 grain Rage 2 blade
100 Grain Wasp Jackhammer sst
Goltip CAA Arrows
Normally I'll replace the strings from stock over to something better when I first purchase my bow. After that... Every 3-5 years depending on how necessary I think it is. I put a set of WC on my old Jaguar in 2003 and they're still in excellent condition.
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Depends on alot of things, including how "nice" you are to the string. Sounds like you take care of it, but there are other factors:
- when you hunt do you drag the bow around the brush or hang it on a hook ina tree stand?
- do you hunt/shoot in the rain
- do you hunt/shoot in the heat with lots of dust
The issue with trusting the waxing of it is that most strings will break under a serving where you can't wax and can't see. Good strings will last a few years and its a scary thing for many to replace them because you need to totally re-tune everything. Also different string materials can actually make your bow shoot different.
Not too talk you out of Gibblet strings, but if you take care of the string w/ wax, and store the bow properly....and the string and cables are in good condition, no fraying or stretching......Yours are just fine. 1 year and 2000 shots is nothing for a quality string.
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Douglas Radial Tires
Super Blue headlights
Fiberglass front bumper
2400 pounds
Once a Year regardless if it needs it or not. How often do you wax? My prob also is I have to store my bow in the garage which I am not sure if this is a bad thing during the winter?
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TONY I.D. 1416
(Kenosha *BRATWURST* Killer)
String life?
And only the best for the best as for as storing....she stays in my house.
