I can say this definitely out of the norm for Bowtech. I have shot my bow for 3 years now with no problems, and my next Bow will most likely be a Bowtech. As others have said I would go ahead and get a Gibblet string. They are awesome strings, and probably the best string out there for the price. I have shot my string for 2 seasons with almost no wear on it. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck getting your bow fixed, and look forward to shooting with you this summer at the get together.