new string and string stretch

bigbuck270 · 03-30-2005, 10:28 AM

I bought by jennings new last may and have been shooting it pretty regulary. In July I am going on a big hunt so I was thinking about putting on a new string. When do you change the string? Should I change mine? It looks good but how long do strings last? Also, if I put on a new string now will it stretch over the next few months changing my draw weight and site? What would you do? Any suggestions on strings would be helpful, Thanks

Buck

Black Frog · 03-30-2005, 10:41 AM

I change strings/cables every year whether they look like they need it or not.

I make all my own so it's easy for me to do.

A well made string with modern materials should not have a problem with stretching after a few break-in shots to settle it on the bow.

If you're going on a big hunt as you say, and it's been over a year on your strings, why would you want to take a chance of something going wrong on your hunt? Get a new string and save the one you're using now as an emergency backup.

Lady Forge · 03-30-2005, 01:07 PM

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I change strings/cables every year whether they look like they need it or not.

I make all my own so it's easy for me to do.

A well made string with modern materials should not have a problem with stretching after a few break-in shots to settle it on the bow.

If you're going on a big hunt as you say, and it's been over a year on your strings, why would you want to take a chance of something going wrong on your hunt? Get a new string and save the one you're using now as an emergency backup.

Good Advice

I prefer to use pre streched strings where the string strech is really not an issue.
There are many good strings out there Stone mountain, Winners Choice, Vapor, GAS just to name a few .... Keeping that old string as an emergency back up string is excellent advice ...it may come in handy in a pinch!!!

Rick James · 03-30-2005, 01:37 PM

I just changed my string/cable to a Vapor Trail made out of the new VTX material, and with over 2000 shots on it now, I can honestly say that it hasn't stretched a bit since I did the initial peep install on it. The peep aligns perfectly every time since it was installed, which was before the string was allowed to have the initial "break in" stretch period. There was absolutely no stretch during this break in period. I am sold on this new material, and will be buying their strings in the future.