RE: Bow Longevity
You will have to have a press to put the strings on your self. If not take it to an archery shop and they will do it for you for a fee but no more than it would cost to put on any other set of strings. You might want to do a price check at your local shop and see what the strings and cables would cost there. I know some shops if you buy the stuff there they will install for free or at a cheaper rate.