Bow string broke at full draw

[Jack Ripper]

Like the title says, scared the crap out of me.    But I was lucky it did not damage my vintage Super Grizz. I'm glad I ordered all the stuff to make my own strings earlier this week because my spare is on the bow now. I had alot of shots on that string and I was thinking to myself before it happened maybe I should change my string. Just goes to show you should almost always listen to that little voice.

[Michigan Mark]

Glad it turned out that the bow or yourself was not damaged. Were there any signs of wear on the string or just that little voice ? Good that you and your bow are safe.

[Jack Ripper]

There was  little wear on the string but prob 5000 arrows were shot with it. I have been shooting alot the last 3 months. I get so caught up in shooting sometimes I'm still flinging arrows in the dark. It broke right in the center of the top loop.

[wapitirod]

I hear you on the "scary" part. I've had one string break and it was on one with training wheels.  It was a late 80's vintage PSE when they used the short string that hooked to a cable on each end.  The cable snapped at full draw and laid my bow arm wide open like a knife had hit it. Fortunately it was shallow enough not to cut any major tendons or veins but ever since then I really watch strings.

I've had a couple strings break while shooting. Every one except one has broke in one of the loops. One time I had an issue with a burr in the string groove on the bow and broke 3 strings in 3 weeks. The bowyer fixed that problem for me and I have not broken one on that bow since. It always scares the you know what out of me. I shoot my strings probably way to long. I do not like changing things (not even a string) once I get them right so I shoot and shoot and shoot (thousands of shots for sure) and usually don't change until I start to notice something bad.

BTW, glad you and your bow are OK!

Bisch

[Thumper Dunker]

Scary. Only had one break long ago still have a scar. Cut one with a broadhead not long ago but was able to get it unstung in time. Scary stuff. Glad your ok and your bows ok.

[Burnsie]

I got a string I need to go change - bye

[ISP 5353]

Glad you are okay.  I destroyed a beloved longbow with a string break at full draw.  The limbs were damaged.  Bummer!

[Bladepeek]

I've never had a string "break", but on a brand new bow, first time out with it, the loop slipped/unraveled(?) and the loop became so large that the string popped off the tip at the limb recoil/bounce. The hand shock was VERY noticeable, the arrow never made it to the target, but the limbs were undamaged. Pants needed changing though!

[BowPlinker]

Now I have to get new strings for all my bows and I'm scared to shoot thanks!!!

[Bladepeek]

I'm sure all the string making sponsors are loving this thread