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Old 12-29-2008, 05:18 PM   #1
 
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w ell i was putting a new peep sight in myself and i messed up a little...i stuck pliers inbetween the string and when i pulled it out....i cuz 5 strands....ouch...and to and fuel to the fire i found out that a new string for my 2007 PSE Firestorm X would cost 40$! on wednesday the string will be in and in going to have someone(not me!)put the string on and all of that jazz on the string... so i have learned from my mistakes!!!
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Old 12-29-2008, 05:23 PM   #2
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40 bucks is cheap for a string.
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Old 12-29-2008, 05:26 PM   #3
 
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oh it is? well ive never had to buy a new one so i wasnt sure..
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Old 12-29-2008, 05:27 PM   #4
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Live and learn. I used to put in my own peeps with a little $5 tool that was non-abrasive. Itwould slip in between the strands to open up enough room to fit the peep.
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Old 12-29-2008, 05:45 PM   #5
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Yep, that will cost You!
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Old 12-29-2008, 06:30 PM   #6
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Bet you wont do that again.
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Old 12-29-2008, 06:40 PM   #7
 
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Bet you wont do that again.

no sir!
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Old 12-29-2008, 07:07 PM   #8
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i did that once, i screwed up big time with the first bow i ever had, a pse fire flight 33, i tried to instal some cat whiskers myself, but ended up cutting half of the strands, i learned from it though, i let the guy at the archery shop handle that now
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Old 12-29-2008, 07:28 PM   #9
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I do it myself most of the time...i use a pencil always works for me ...J/k i have one of those peep tools...but have used a pencil once or twice works, but not that safe!

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