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Old 04-17-2009 | 08:10 AM
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Couldnt tell ya. I've had mine for 5 yrs. I'll probably get a new string this year
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.
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Old 04-17-2009 | 07:41 PM
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I change my hunting bows every 5,000, but I get 15,000 out of my target bow.
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Old 04-21-2009 | 10:41 AM
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I would advise at least every 2 years unless extensive wear signs appear.
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Old 04-21-2009 | 10:51 AM
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Couldnt tell ya. I've had mine for 5 yrs. I'll probably get a new string this year
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.
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.

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Old 04-21-2009 | 02:08 PM
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ORIGINAL: fatsbucknut

Couldnt tell ya. I've had mine for 5 yrs. I'll probably get a new string this year
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.
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
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.

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Old 04-21-2009 | 03:02 PM
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The Bow I saw blow on the rack was hung horizontially and supported by the riser.

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Old 04-21-2009 | 07:36 PM
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The Bow I saw blow on the rack was hung horizontially and supported by the riser.

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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...

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