Thanks Arthur , i do give it plenty of wax and then rub it in with my fingers to warm it up .( That sounds wierd , but you know where i'm coming from ).

The only reason i am replcing the string is , its been on for over 18 months . The guy i bought it off ,used the bow quite often and i don't wanna take any risk on that thing snapping .
As for speed .... if i'm hitting the target in the middle at 25yds , i'm happy .

Dave