why shot 50 times and replaced the string? Hoyt factory strings are junk and he ordered the GAS string b/c he was going to keep the bow. While at the archery shop, he shot the switchback........consequently he bought it and now selling the xtec. Very simple.......NOT a single thing wrong w/the bow...guarenteed. money back.........the hoyt string will be included. sure...you can get 1000 shots out of the hoyt factory string.....plus some more.....but why not put on a better string?