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Old 02-10-2008 | 07:35 PM
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How often do you change your string??
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Old 02-10-2008 | 07:40 PM
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It depends, my Q2 i bought new in 05 still has the original and its fine as long as i keep it waxed. I reserved it once, but as long as it shows no excessive stretch, ill still use it.
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Old 02-10-2008 | 07:46 PM
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on my X force that the string has streched, how much is too much? There these little white lines on the wheels..they are supposed to be covered up by the string I guess, and when it is visible, you it's stretching.
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Old 02-10-2008 | 07:52 PM
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My '05 switchback string crept a good inch in one year. I changed it right before I sold it.

If I had a Mathews bow with a Zebra string on it......I'd check to make sure my draw was still correct witht hat bow.

AWESOME bow......terrible string (on the one I had).
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Old 02-10-2008 | 08:36 PM
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Check your ATA measurements. It's a good rule of thumb to change the string/cables every two years although todays strings/cables can last longer. I know my 2001 Vortec I sold my buddy has the factory string on it. I'm making him new ones this year!

I've made a string for my 06 Ally and need to make cables now. My ATA is out of spec, string/cable crept.
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Old 02-10-2008 | 08:39 PM
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My bow had the immortal crap shot out of it for1 year.... so when i bought i ordered some strings.


Seriously though they looked perfectly fine.
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Old 02-10-2008 | 08:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: Vabowman

How often do you change your string??
this would make a great poll
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Old 02-10-2008 | 08:53 PM
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Change your name to "Bowster Pollster"?
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Old 02-10-2008 | 08:58 PM
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I don't feel as guilty for using my string for so long after reading this post...I keep my string waxed and it still looks fine 2.5 years later......I am still going to replace it this year for psychological reasons.


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Old 02-11-2008 | 01:18 PM
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How do you know when it's stretched too much?
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