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When should I Re-String my bow

Old 11-15-2006 | 12:14 PM
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I'm coming up on the two year mark on my bow should I re-string it after this season?
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Old 11-15-2006 | 12:21 PM
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how much do you shoot it and do you keep it waxed?
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Old 11-15-2006 | 12:27 PM
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I shoot 3 to 4 days a week acouple dozen arrows minimum per week off season and maybe once a week a dozen arrows with field tips during season. I wax my string sometimes twice a month or when I notice it getting a little sloppy below my loop. I seem to wax it during season more frequently since I'm up and down out of trees and in and out of the woods and obviously when I have been out in wet weather.
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Old 11-15-2006 | 12:59 PM
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Sounds like you're due to give Gibblet a ring for a new set of strings and cables. Manufacturers typically recommend yearly replacement for that level of use; keeping in mind that manufacturer recommendations are based on half-life of a product, you're definitely due.
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Old 11-15-2006 | 01:05 PM
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Thats kinda what I was thinking. I just was sure.I think I will do it after this season.
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Old 11-15-2006 | 01:52 PM
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yep you are due for a new string
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Old 11-15-2006 | 02:03 PM
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So this Gibblet guy is who I need to talk to? I'm guessing he does custom strings?
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Old 11-15-2006 | 06:00 PM
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Yep, shoot him a PM.
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Old 11-15-2006 | 06:07 PM
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how do i get a hold of gibblet?
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Old 11-15-2006 | 08:21 PM
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send him a PMf from this forum
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