How often do you wax - your string????
 

I've always made sure I kept wax on my bow string but I was wondering how often is good enough. What kind of wax do you suggest and do you guys wax where the string has serving on it? Any tips on how to wax will also be appreciated. I have been using the Bohning Xccelerator wax. What do you guys think of this stuff. I just got my new Reezen this week and I want to take good care of it. Thanks for the help.

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Every two weeks for me.

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I never waxed my string and my string lasted me 3 years shooting about7k-8k shots on it.

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I don't think you need to wax steel cables

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I wouldn't brag about that.I wax my stringnumerous timeseach season.Best thing you can do for it.;)

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What waxdo you guys recommend and do you wax where the string has been served.

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No need to wax the servings. I use TexTite or SealTite.

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Oh, I don't know about that. I think too many guys overdo it. I too am one of those guys that hardly ever wax a string. Mine never get any fuzzies or anything. I buy good quality aftermarket strings every two years or about 10,000 shots. If during that time they don't show any wear, don't break and are stable enough that the bow never changes it's tune then what is the point?

I like to compare it to changing oil in cars. I once had a Citgo engineer tell me that changing oil every 3000 miles was a complete waste of oil and money. Just propaganda to make the oil companies money. He recommended changing the filter every 5000 miles and add a quart of oil. Then change everything at 10,000 miles. He said that oil does not lose it's properties. It just gets dirty. And this coming from a guy who's job it was to sell my company lubricants.

I think the same psychology could be applied to bow strings.

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ABSOLUTELY,not only do people overdo it,they can be doing more harm than good.Wax build up causes inconsistancies and really affects accuracy.


The biggest problem I had with my new Alphamax and the Fuse string was there is enough wax in and on the string to last 10 years.It was all I could do to separate the darn thing for a peep without tearing a strand.


I wax MAYBE 3 times a year and that is after abusive use from weather or so forth and I wax VERY LITTLE when I do. I will wax around where the slide rides more than any area on the strings or cables.


I will only use a high quality wax as well,no text tite stuff for me.Dalton makes an excellent wax.

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My string maker has told me he has to remove wax before making a string.:D

AND,I also only shoot my strings for 2 years and replace.The thing with high quality strings is they can look fine 1 day and break the next.It is more for preventive measures than out of necessity.

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Off topic for a moment: You are not changing the oil because it lost its properties you are changing it to remove that dirt. The dirt is what causes the wear on the cylinder walls and other "rubbing" parts.

Back on topic: I wouldn't say I used lots of wax but after reading this thread I will be using less wax and will look for something a little better than what I have. Thanks.

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Interesting. Definitely conflicting info on the waxing rate. I was told to wax weekly as well from several people. I don't, however. In the year I've owned my 101st, I've waxed the string probably 3 times. It's the stock Bowtech strings, but they're good strings, and I saw very little fuzziness even after plenty of shooting. As for technique, I just put a light coat on the string, and work it in by rubbing my fingers between the string. Friction softens the wax, gets it penetration, and wicks the excess off all in one motion.

As for the oil changes...I'll stick to the every 3K miles...I get my oil by the 50gal drums anyways.;)

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Thanks guys. Sounds like i've been doing it right. I try not to over do it to. I was just wondering if I was doing it to much or to little. Have any of you used dental floss to get the extra was off before? Is this a good way to get off the excess wax? Thanks again for all the input.

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If my strings start looking a little "fuzzy" they get wax, otherwise, they're OKAY in my book.

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I never overwax. Its like wd40... after so long, it just collects dirt and grime. I wax a few times per year. Usually during hunting season the most.

Derek

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Several times a year for me too.

Oh, and I do the 10,000 miles between oil changes....changing the filter half way. I use mobil 1 synthetic though, not reg oil. I can tell you that works for sure....I've put over 150,000 miles on2 different cars, and 240,000 on another with NO engine workat all
(knock on wood) [8D]

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Me too early

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Yep..I know I need it when I spot that.

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Im a bit if a worry wort when it comes to string breakage, I wax mine every time i use it.

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Well, I think the money your Citgo engineer friend saves onoil changes is going towards buying Crack, because engine oil does indeed lose properties/vescosity by way of what is called shearing. This is the break down of the molicules as the oil goes through very tight area's such as the oil pump, cylinders/oil rings, ect. Wax your strings guys.;)

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I agree with the inconsistancies TFOX. I notice when I wax my string that if I shoot right after waxing,the bow will be slightly off and it takes a few shots before it comes back into sight. Anyone else experience this?