How often do you replace your cables on your climber?
 

I was wondering how often you change your cables on your climbers. I have had my summit stand for 8+ years and have never changed my cables. That being said I am planning on changing them after the season or if i get them for christmas. I know 8 years is prolly too long, but they didnt have any wear on them other than shrink tubing. How long do you guys go before changing them?

RE: How often do you replace your cables on your climber?
 

I've had my summit 3 years now, and the cables are perfectly fine. I am, however, going to get new shrink tubing for them.

The frequency depends on the use, and abuse. Having said that....when in doubt, buy new ones.

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Bought mine two seasons off Honcho 12, he had put new cables on but im not sure how long he got out of them. mine are still fine.

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why would you question the worth of your cables. Im guessing something has happened.

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No nothin has happened but you are supposed to change your cables every so often and mine are the original 8 year old cables. Trust me my Summit is built like a rock.

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I think they were 3 years old. The reason I replace them was the heat shrink coating was pretty tore up but the cables were fine.

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I've seen guys use Sprocket Chains with black tape on them!

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I havent changed mine either I just replace the wrap when it gets cracked and busted up. I work for a electrical dist and can get the heat shrink tubing, works real good better then the oringinal..

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So do you think I should get the new ones for like $35 or just buy some shrink wrap tubing?

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At 8 years old I'd say spring for the cables. 35 bucks is a drop in the bucket compared to a stay in the hospital.

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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

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It's a summit so it doesnt have the chain with the links, but i guess replacing it is the best. I mean $35 isnt that bad compared to falling and injurying myself...even tho i use my harness.

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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.

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Thanks...I just bought a new seat and man is it comfortable...maybe too comfortable. I tend to sleep in it more now.

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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.

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.