Yeah I have used the stuff off and on for years and I know it rots but last year I bought some Pine Ridge stuff that is silicone based and not supposed to rot but I still carry an extra piece in my bow vest in case of breaking or catching on something. I have quite a bit so I will probably try a longer piece first then if it still does it cut down the shorter one a little bit at a time. I just don't understand it though because I have never heard this before. The bow is a Mathews LX but that shouldn't matter I wouldn't think.