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Old 01-25-2007, 05:36 PM   #1
 
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What is the proper way to store/maintain a bow during/after the season? I have a Mathews Switchback. Besides keeping the strings waxed what else should I do?
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Old 01-25-2007, 06:23 PM   #2
 
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Store it in a good case in a warm, dry place. Not a HOT place mind you.....Bad things happen. Don't put it up too far though, you still need to practice in the offseason, perhaps participate in some 3D shoots or a 5 spot league....
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Old 01-25-2007, 07:38 PM   #3
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hang it up in plain view that way you might get a hankering to grab it up and shoot it

3D season is coming up ya know

EDIT: Turkey Season I almost Forgot turkey season you cant forget about turkey season

Did I mention turkey season?
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Old 01-25-2007, 08:28 PM   #4
 
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I will keep shooting during the summer but I need to know about bow maintenence. What do ya'll recommend doing to the strings, pulleys, cams, etc.I've gota lot of money tied up in a bow, but no one has ever told me the proper way to maintain it. Help please.
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:16 PM   #5
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wax the string and and wipe it down once in a while

I recommend keeping oil away from a bow because if you get oil on a bow string especially around the servings it will cause the servings to seperate.




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Old 01-26-2007, 05:07 AM   #6
 
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bigpops - why do you have a picture of nubo for your avatar?
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Old 01-26-2007, 06:34 AM   #7
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bigpops - why do you have a picture of nubo for your avatar?
You seem to be very pumped up after the show! Haven't seen your name attached to so many post in a long time.

Aren't you supposed to be making strings? Back-back in your whole.
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