RE: Newbie needs info about restringing compound crossbow
The serving is the string (normally finer than the main string that wraps around the main string at all points that wear or stress will be sothe main stringis tightly wound together.
Such as the ends of the strings and cables (if any) and the part of the string that goes over the track.
As another said, most any bow shop will most likely be able to help you with removing, re-serving and or replacing any string problems.
There is also smaller "cheaper" hand "presses" that can be bought to help with the work. You'll just need to find them and verify it'll work for you.
One thing to think about...call Barnett and order a second string now, that way you won't have any down time if you can't have your current string reserved "while you wait". Just put the new one on and call me when the re-serving is complete!
This is a normal part of crossbow wear.
That's one reason I like the Darton bows...the string/serving has very little pressure on the track, the string and serving lasts for ever it seems !
As does it seems, the new Horton Recon. Also light string pressure on the track.
Hope that helps some.
Mike