Oh no....my string broke
 

I was shooting my Guardian last night and about the worse thing happened. I pulled back, took aim, started to squeeze the trigger, and bang. My string broke. It broke right at the peep sight. I measured it to make sure where it exactly broke and it was right at the peep. I do not know if the string broke before I hit the release point or not. My arrow hit close to where I was aiming. Thank god I have I learned to pull back on target or who knows where an arrow could have gone. My bow hand got cut up a little on the top side of my thumb. It is still swollen and hurts some. I got hit by the loop. You can actually see where the knots of the loop hit. The loop was also moved up the string about an inch. I dont' know how that would have happened. The limbs have a little chip taken out of them when the cams turned all the way over.

I have only seen two broken stings in my life and both broke at the point where it attaches to the cam. Is it common for the string to break at the peep when they do break? I waxed the sting and cables every 50 - 75 shots and I have only had the bow since June 2nd. I checked the string and cables about 5 minutes before this happened because I noticed that the string was starting to strech. The servings were starting to pull apart in the ussual places. What would have cause this. Do you think bowtech will take care of me with this, or am I stuck holding the bill. I called my proshop and they said that they needed to look at it before they can do anything and maybe send it to bowtech.

Any answers from you guys might calm my nerves a bit. I couldn't sleep last night. I hope I can get it back up and working before mid August for Antelope season.

Oh, one more thing. I swear on all of my deceased loved one's graves that I did not dry fire my bow.

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Wow that sucks. What is it with all the strings these days, hope it wasnt one of Gibblets......cause im really thinking about buying one from him:D...im sure sicne the bow is newand it was a factory string that bowtech will cover it, if not, you should have checked into a PSE they woudl have fixed your bow at no cost.

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could your string have been cut just a little while they tied in your peep?glad you were not hurt to bad.

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I didn't see any damage to the string near the peep. But, the green strings were all broke in the same location and the brown strings were broke anywhere between a1inch distance from either side of the peep location. The peep split the green and brown strands of the string, so the string was probably cut by the on the green side of the peep. Maybe the peep had a bur on it or something. I can't tell because the peep was no where to be found. I just know where the peep was as I measured that distance from the nock point a couple days after I got it.

The string wasn't one of Gibblets. It was the factory string. I will be ordering a string from Gibblet at some as I can though.

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I have yet to have a string break at all, but would guess it to be pretty scarey and likely to hurt self.

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i'd say that peep cut it.don't think it was one of mine - but as strong as strings are, they aren't too good on abrasion - and mine don't even hold up when a peep has a burr.bowtech is so helpful in warranty - i'd say they'll take care of it - even though its probably the peep manufacturers responsibility.

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It may have been the person who installed the peep. It's easy to break strands if they split the string at full poundage instead of pressing the bow. Don't ask me how I know...[&:] but at least I replaced the damaged string when I did it.

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Can anyone else confirm this. Bohning sells a string seperator that you use at full poundage. I have one and used it to install my string leeches and peep sight. I am worried now[&:]??

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I have one of bohning's tools and using it under full load is a pain. Yes, they claim you can. Butit seems to almostalmost always break strands. You can buy a portable press for under $30 and then use the bohning tool along with that.

Check your strings and ifyou don't see any broken strandsdon't worry about it. You would have noticed it though when you used the tool.

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OOk. I didn't see any broken strands but did see really fine seperated strands is that the same thing? Or does the strand have to be like broke vertically in half?

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Afew fine strands I don't think is an issue though. It depends on how many fine strands or if it's a whole strand. However, I'll defer to the experts on this.

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I have heard of some peeps having problems a few months back. They would turn egg shape and some would even break. It was a large size peep. I can’t remember what brand it is.

And as far as the string separator goes, I think they are a bad idea. It ranks up there with using pencils, nails, screwdrivers, ect. Your better off having your bow pressed. Just think about what the cost of a new string is VS the few dollars you save by jamming something through your string to put peeps or leaches in. Most pro shops don’t charge to put that stuff in, at least I have never been charged by any shop.

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That has me thinking about my guardian.........hmm hope it was just a fluke thing. By the way where in SD are u?

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I thought thats what the straight spike next to the corkscrew (which also works) on my swiss army knife was for?

I agree with you Kodiak...I think whoever put that peep in probably nicked the string with blade or flame. Although, it could well have been a burr. The peep may have been tied in too tight as well....believe it or not....you can serve one in too tight. Hard angles are hard on strings...and it acts almost like a saw. Thats why when they do break...its often at the cams...because its a hard point. Mathews bows are pretty bad about that.

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The G5 was the peep that was ovaling.

The separator is good to use after the bow has been pressed. Under stress I have yet to get the strings to separate properly without fraying.

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I from Winner, SD. You know, the place that hunters flock to to chase around the "pretty, colorful birds." I am starting to hate pheasants. Cost me too much in broken headlights, grills, and a windshield. They do taste good though.


The peep was installed by the proshop. I watched him a little bit, but didn't want to be the guy that is looking over your schoelder type of person. I don't think he used a bow press. Maybe I should install the peep myself this time. I didn't like how he tied the peep in anyway. He tied it in right around the peep. I prefer serving it in above and below the peep.

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If you've only had it since June 2nd I can't imagine that1 of the 2 (either theproshop or the manufacturer) won't take care of it. Either bad string from the git-go or bad part on the peep install. JMO, good luck.

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One thing about Gib's strings, they do not hold up well to a drill bit. (inside joke):D:D:D... I was drilling out a peep and twisted the peep, string, and all around the string.. It did not break, it frayed a little, I have to recommend Gibblet. He is the man, I've had three of his strings, and don't ever plan on buying anywhere else. ...

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bob's a good customer. his fiddlin' around gets me about 3 orders a year. (ok, burn - that was funny i don't care who you are).

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hehehe you crack me up. everyone knows that power tools and archery dont go together too well. Hey Gibs, would your string hold up if I pounded a coon over the head with my bow??? Some may remember the story a couple years back when my wifes cousin beat a coon over the head that was attached to his legwith his mach10to get his arrow back. PSE replaced limbs, cams, string, etc, at absolutely no cost!

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Ohh by the way.......GREAT BURN!!!!!!

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i sure do remember the coon story. thought of it the other night as one was dragging one of my chickens across the yard. it was about midnight. i was shoeless and in my boxers. no way in heck i was gonna tangle w/ that coon.it hadbroken in the coop and grabbed her.

i yelled for jamie to let the dogs out. they earned their dog food this week. chicken got really ripped up - but we sprayed her w/ this yellow sulfur stuff that will keep about anything from getting infected and she's doing great.

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I deserve it! Hey one good thing is, itkeeps fresh strings on my bow. Which reminds me, it's almost time to switch colors. What colors do ya think John,, "Not Hot Pink" I am going to have Bowtech make me some new competition limbs, that would be a good time to change colors.:D