Changing strings how often?
 

I shoot a 2004 bowtech Justice. I shoot twice a week[ 50 arrows each
time] for 2 months prior to bow season, and what I shoot during the season at deer.When should I think about changing the string? It
doesnt seem like it has stretched at all to me.


THANKS

RE: Changing strings how often?
 

i think it would be a good idea to change before your seasonal practice begins, once a year. people go 2 yrs if that's all they shoot too.
people who shoot all the time - arrow junkies, every 6-9 months.

i think some of this depends on poundage, and care also.

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Gibblet, I know you definitely know your strings, just from reading other peoples posts! You mentioned string care...I had the same string and cables on my Ultratec for four years! I shoot about 100 arrows a week, year round, and wax my cables and string once a week (with Tex-Tite), making sure to work the wax in real good with my thumb and forefinger. I check the cams for burrs and the string and cables for any wear. I had a new set in my tackle box since I owned the bow and when I took it to the shop for a "tune-up", the pro told me thatgiven the condition that the original set was in, he wouldn't bother changing them. When I sold the bow (with the same set on it), the guy who bought it thought I was pulling his leg when I told him how old the string and cables were (and he still has the new set in his tackle box.

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was it d-75?the ones thatcame on the hoyt.

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Remember, stretch is a temporary elongation and creep is a permanate elongation. A rubber band stretches, a bow string does not.

When a bow's string lengthens permanately, it creeps or crept, Just trying to help education. ;)

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No, BCY 450+

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Hey gibblet,
What material are the new Fuse strings (on the Trykon) made of?

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Gibblet - How many shots would you put on a string in a short amount of time? If you put a ton of shots on a string in a 3-4 month timeframe, would you switch it? Would you wait for it to show signs of wear? I now have 5000 shots on that 3 color, and I am wondering how far I should push it? No problems so far.......hasn't even creeped and isn't fuzzy at all.

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i believe the fuse is ts1+, that's what i believe but i could be wrong. those strings are basically ruined before they ever get put on the bow(in my opinion, and the opinion of the 3 people i talk to about strings who most of you have heard of.)

rick, i don't know bro. have you turned your poundage up yet? i would think they'd last quite a while at 53#, but up to 60# for 3d season i may change them out after the season as much as you shoot.

this is an area i'm no expert in, at all. i've never had a string break on me while shooting so i have no real time-table. i would really, really like to keep it that way. i always lean on the safeside, and its really just guessing on my end so i don't want anybody to take what i'm saying as anything difinitive. i've seen some strings on real good shooters bows i'd be scared to shoot, but they're too superstitious to change them.

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Gotcha. I am now up to 59 lbs and it is maxed out. I will probably switch it sometime around 8000 shots I am guessing.

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I have only had one string let go and it must've happened while the bow was in storage 'cause I opened the case and it was broken. I shot the factory Hoyt cables on my old Defiant at 80 lbs. for about 3000 shots per year. I'd say they lasted about 10000 shots before the string let loose in the case. I'll typically get 3-4 seasons out of a set of strings and cables but that's with fanatical care of them to keep any dirt or sand out of them and keep them lubed religiously. I just replaced the set on my 72 lb. UltraTech after 5 seasons and they showed no wear, but I'd be surprised if I shoot 1000 arrows a season these days. (I just wanted to get into string building and figured it was about time to replace them.)

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My personal preference is to put new Winner's Choice strings and cables on every other year!!

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Gibblet,I do the same.I make strings also,and change before every season.I agree too that the poundage of bow has something to do with the frequency of my change,as well as the draw length.Before I started making strings I had a factory string on my older hoyt havoc break at full draw,it was one of the scarriest things I ever remeber.When I make my strings now,I use 452 and make sure before I do my end servings, I use square knots to cinch down my two color strings.Ever try to untie a square knot that has been sinched down?:D

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Gibblet,
After reading the posts in this thread, and talking to other bowhunters/archers, I think I'll make it a habit to change my strings/cables at least every other year! I've heard several "horror stories" from people who have had strings break on them. Thanks to all for the education!

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gotta have knots. when someone talks about a string that won't quit stretching, its not really stretching, well i should say the material isn't what's stretching.