Care of the bow string

[cacciatore]

I was thinking that I don't change the string very often and i don't wax it really much.I replace the string only when some strands start to brake.I don't use a metal nocking point for not increase the wearing and the chances to brake the string.I know that a new string is more silent than a old one.What do you do?

[LBR]

I just apply wax when the string looks "dry".  Properly installed, a metal nock point won't cause extra wear or cause a string to break.  Good nocking pliers make a big difference.

Chad

[lpcjon2]

I wax if I am shooten a lot or the string looks dry.But I prefer a tie on nock.And a new string has to be broken in thats how I like my strings.Taken care of a string should last you awhile.IMO

[cacciatore]

Thenks Chad,I trust on your experience.

[FerretWYO]

Chad has more experience than I do by far I am sure and I think he explained it well. I also change my serving whenever it starts getting thin.

[GMMAT]

I've been shooting the same string for nearly a yr..  I don't like adding ANYTHING to my bow string......including wax.  For $16, I can replace a string, when needed (and I have 3 backups).

I'm getting ready to put a new one on.  But....I just don't wax.

FWIW.....I hunted with this bow over 120X this past season (whitetails).

jeff

[NorthernCaliforniaHunter]

When I get a new string I take the time and effort to serve the loops. I don't know of anyone else who does this but it seems to make my strings last longer as the loops is where they tend to fail on me. Maybe I'm hard on the tips or they have some burr I don't see, but it seems like a worth while endeavor and actually looks pretty cool when done.

Like I said, all of my strings have failed at the loops and now they last a LOT longer. Other than that some wax on occasion. I'm not convinced the wax does much but I wax the whole thing, even the regular serving and the strings seem to slip off my shooting gloves easier.  My $.02

[bolong]

I wax mine fairly often, can't tell that it hurts performance, believe it has to protect it some
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[frank bullitt]

Well, the old saying "the plumbers pipes are the last to get fixed", kind of holds true. I really don't wax my strings that often!

If their showing a little fuzzy or wear at certain areas, rub some wax on. I always tell folks to keep an eye on the lower part of the serving, if they are experiencing string slap or contact.

Now if you find a broken strand, change the string!

If you buy a new bow or different bow, make sure you have or order 2 strings for it!

Like having a spare tire for the ride!

[skarcher]

For those of you that do wax, what type of wax is the best for D97. I'm sure Chad must have an opionion or 2!

[frank bullitt]

Any commercial, or beeswax blends will work!

Heck, in a pinch, a crayon or candle wax will suffice. The whole purpose is to lubricate and protect the fibers from the elements and the friction of themselves!

[poison arrow]

One of my cats must have bit one of my new strings the other day. I noticed several strands were cut....bad kitty. I wax my strings good and often. I use the beeswax turpentine and vaseline remedy. I use brass knocks and tie on knocks. My strings must last thousands upon thousands of shots.

I hate bugs so I use earwax on my hunting strings and never have to use insect repellant,  

[easyup]

I wax often with a 3/4 bee's wax and 1/4 toilet bowl wax mix (really cheap) and wipe it down with a clean white rag (which shows the dirt) to get off all the dirt which I think adds life.

[frank bullitt]

Poison, I understand what your saying with the cat!

My Daughter came home last year, during Christmas, from college, with her cat. He had chewed on the string of My Grizzly. My Son had hunted with it and left in the living room.

Short, I hate Cats!

[freefeet]

Originally posted by skarcher:
For those of you that do wax, what type of wax is the best for D97. I'm sure Chad must have an opionion or 2!

Bohning Tex-Tite (little tube with red writing).  I make my skinny D97 strings with this and don't get any of the creep people mention.

[Earthdog]

I hunt and target shoot in wet conditions a lot,so I wax my strings for that reason along with just looking after them.
The B50's soak up more water and fuzz up more than the Fast flights,so they get waxed more often.