RE: Bow String.. life Expectancy????
 

That would be a really good idea. Because generally when they go, it's not a gradual thing you happen to notice one day- "ooo..I better change this"

Instead it's a "HOLY CRAP" and they completely give way when you don't expect it, and then you have a bow in pieces/damaged/destroyed and possibly yourself too.

RE: Bow String.. life Expectancy????
 

I change my hunting bows every 5,000, but I get 15,000 out of my target bow.

RE: Bow String.. life Expectancy????
 

I would advise at least every 2 years unless extensive wear signs appear.

RE: Bow String.. life Expectancy????
 

I've seen a string/cable break while the bow was hanging on the rack. Not a pretty sight or sound. I wouldn't take the chance on it happening while I was at full draw.

The cost of New Strings and cables is small compared to what if.

Dan

RE: Bow String.. life Expectancy????
 

A guy at our shop picked up a bow off of the rack (his own) and the string broke b/c something on the rack (we assume) nicked the string enough that bumping it one last time made it break. He got hit by the string right in the top of the head and had a gash.

I dont hang my bows with the string touching anymore after that incident happened.

Derek

RE: Bow String.. life Expectancy????
 

The Bow I saw blow on the rack was hung horizontially and supported by the riser.

Dan

RE: Bow String.. life Expectancy????
 

Oh! I dont doubt that, and im sure that was a surprise to say the least. The one i saw blow was actually a almost new bow[&:] Its just a good idea to take care, and keep a good eye on the strings. ESPECIALLY if they are starting to look shot out...

Derek