How often do you replace your cables on your climber?
11-13-2007, 07:33 PM
#11
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hebron Maryland USA
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RE: How often do you replace your cables on your climber?
well look the chain over especially the pins that hold the links together. if not that bad just get the wrap. I might replace mine just to be on the safe side after this yr. I use the api grandslam bowhunter. you said 8 yrs thats a long time. if you feel unsafe id replace. cant replace your back or life if you fall.. good luck
11-13-2007, 07:40 PM
#12
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Eureka, MO
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RE: How often do you replace your cables on your climber?
ORIGINAL: smokyghost
well look the chain over especially the pins that hold the links together. if not that bad just get the wrap. I might replace mine just to be on the safe side after this yr. I use the api grandslam bowhunter. you said 8 yrs thats a long time. if you feel unsafe id replace. cant replace your back or life if you fall.. good luck
well look the chain over especially the pins that hold the links together. if not that bad just get the wrap. I might replace mine just to be on the safe side after this yr. I use the api grandslam bowhunter. you said 8 yrs thats a long time. if you feel unsafe id replace. cant replace your back or life if you fall.. good luck
11-13-2007, 07:49 PM
#14
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RE: How often do you replace your cables on your climber?
ORIGINAL: ericstacy
I use a Predator from 1998 that didn't have cables. But it did just recently have seat or material rot. Check them too if you are replacing.
I use a Predator from 1998 that didn't have cables. But it did just recently have seat or material rot. Check them too if you are replacing.
11-13-2007, 08:23 PM
#15
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Roanoke, Va
Posts: 3,562
RE: How often do you replace your cables on your climber?
I would just cut off the old shrink wrapping and check the integrity of the cable. I mean...its steel, right? Should be good.
Let me suggest one thing if you decide to replace the shrink wrap. Buy a propane torch from Lowes or Walmart to heat the tubing. I first tried using a hair dryer and it looked like it was going to take 22 years. Bought the torch and got it done in minutes.
Let me suggest one thing if you decide to replace the shrink wrap. Buy a propane torch from Lowes or Walmart to heat the tubing. I first tried using a hair dryer and it looked like it was going to take 22 years. Bought the torch and got it done in minutes.
11-13-2007, 09:07 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Posts: 3,215
RE: How often do you replace your cables on your climber?
I replace the cables on my climbers every 3 years, ratchet straps on my hang ons every season. I keep the ratchet straps for securing things in my truck bed, so it works out great.
