Hello all, this is my first post to this forum and need a little advice on bow life. About three years ago I bought a USED Martin Magnum bow on consignment from my local shop. The first 6 mos. I did some target practicing then converted it over to a carp fishing bow and that is how it has been used since then. I do not know the age but can tell you it has some of the first generation name brand namecamo on it. I want to really start getting back into the sport but cannot decide if I should buy a new bow or not. What is the life on a bow? Does the metal in the arms etc.. start to fatigue, and how often should it be re-stringed? I am trying to decide if I should keep this bow as a carp bow and get a new one or keep it as my hunting bow and get a cheaper carp bow. I have never tested the speed and therfore dont really know how it compares to the newer rigs that are out there.