Do strings dry rot???

[guntercb]

Hello,

I bought an inexpensive Bear Bow in 1995 in Indiana. I used to to do lots of deer hunting in Indiana. I moved to Florida and found the heat too hot to hunt; however, after being here for several years I think I am ready to try hunting in the heat.

I had my bow in the attic for about 8 years. Will the heat in an attic cause any problems on the bow? Like string rot? Should I get the bow serviced or am I ok just to take it out and start shooting it?

Thanks,
Chris

[Madjac20]

Get that thing checked out for safety sake. The best way to get out of the hunting mood is to have your bow fly apart on you!!!!!

[BGfisher]

I have never seen one "dry-rot", but being synthetic material the heat of an attic an't be good for them. And 8 years is way too long for any string anyway, heat or no heat.

Id take it and have it looked over and if everything else checks out then restring it---cables and all. The normal recommendation these days is to replace the rigging about every three years.

[guntercb]

Thanks the the advice. I will take the bow to the store for an inspection, string replacement, and tune up. I just found a nice archery store in town so it will be good to give them some biz.

Thanks,
Chris