changing bow string??

[trophy hunter]

how long do you guys get out of a bow string? i took my bow into a new bow shop to geta few servings done, the `bow tech` said i needed new string and cables, my bow is only 3-4 years old the cables look fine to me, the string is about a year old, with about 300 shots. `im thinking they are screwing with me???

[Straightarrow]

Some string material degrades more quickly with time. Sometimes strings wear very rapidly because of poor construction or because it is rubbing on a cam. Without looking at the string, no one can tell you for sure if it needs replacing. Why not ask them why it needs replacing? Then base your decision on the reasonableness of their answer. Keep in mind that it's better to be safe than sorry, when it comes to the chance of a bow coming apart at full draw - trust me, I know!

I replace mine every year, but then again, I build my own and I shoot a whole lot more than 300 shots each year. And, I never wait until I see noticable wear.

[Tuffbroadhead]

Hum.....60 bucks for new string and cables or broke string and maybe damage to a 600dollar bow.. Like the other feller said, just simply ask the tech why they need changing and see how logical his answer is.. I change mine every year, but I also shoot a lot...

[JeramyK]

I agree with Straightarrow. Maybe the tech is seeing something that you didn't notice? I'd ask him to point out what he saw and explain why he feels it needs replaced.

[trophy hunter]

i don`t mine spending the money, but in this area, eveybody is a bow teck,besides the owner,looked at my bow,never said a word, just makes me wonder about it being a new store.