changing strings

[pureadrenaline]

I'm putting a new string on my 07 gaurdian, do I need to do any thing to check cam timing?

[Roskoe]

I would say that, as long as you weren't having any problems before and you are replacing the old string with an identical new one, there shouldn't be any problems. Just give it a short break in - 20 or 30 shots - and you should be fine.

[jkcmerg]

Roscoe, I here a lot of guys talking about a "break in" period on a new string. After the "break in" period what is a guy supposed to check for or adjust?

[Parkerbuckhunter]

I'm not Roscoe, but a couple of the things you should look for are 1 cam timing make sure your cams are rolling over at the same time. I'm not sure if this applies to your setup (if it is a single cam or not) but if you cams are out of time you will feel thembottom at different times when you draw it is pretty obvious to feel. 2 Check your ATA length to make sure it is still prettyclose. With new string material i dont think it should move much but worth looking at.3 Serving stretch. You willsee the serving spread open onyour cams if the strings are really stretching. Only concern is that the serving isn't protecting the string from contacting camcausing string damage. Generally only minimal on most strings but something to look at.4 Bow weight and draw length. Will change when the strings stretch but usually not real severe amounts unless ther issomething terribly wrong. I cant think of too much else i guess.

I rarely find strings the exact same length. You need to see the placement of the cams new. What I did on my Commander, is take a photo fo the cams when relatively new since bowtech does not give out out timing points of reference or specs anymore. When I change the strings, I want to see the cams in teh same location. I just measure a part of the cam where there is a gap between the limb and cam looking at if from a side.

You then want to use ATA specs to tighen or loosen the twists.

[PABuck_HNTR]

Bowtech told me that the small hook looking part of the cams should be about a quarters thickness between the hook and the limbs.


I'll try to post a pic for ya.