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Old 05-25-2008, 12:45 AM   #1
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Default new string old cable

if i get a new string do i need a new cable. even if its in good shape?
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Old 05-25-2008, 01:03 AM   #2
 
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You could replace both the string and cables and keep the old cables as backup if they're in good shape. That's what I did.
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Old 05-25-2008, 06:36 AM   #3
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Even though the string looks better than the cables, and gets handled more, the cables usually carry twice the wieght and fatigue first. Well, thats for single cam. I would replace both. You don't have too. But if your cable has 2000 shots on it, its time.
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Old 05-25-2008, 07:46 AM   #4
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I always replace them as a set. Unless there was an accident involved!

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I always replace them as a set. Unless there was an accident involved!

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Me too!!! Always done it as a set....
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I think the cable winds up taking a lot more strain and force than the string. And it's harder to see damage to cables, unless you press the bow and pull them off the cams. For what little they cost, don't take a chance.
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Old 05-25-2008, 11:21 AM   #7
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thanks for your thoughts
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