WHEN TO CHANGE A STRING

[Hummer3T]

believe I have only change my string once (that one was obviously needed).

Do you guys change after so many shots, years, months, when it looks like it?  I certainly don't want to blow a string or change one if not needed, please advice what you do, when and why.

Thanks, always look forward to the tradgang wisdom.

[Hud]

I find flemish strings hold up better for me, as long as they stay waxed. That said, I change when they are fraying, or worn at the loops. I like to have a couple strings broken in for replacements. I use both Dacron and FF.

[non-typical]

I do a visual and run my fingers up and down the string to feel for wear, nicks or cuts and replace as needed. Otherwise I will use the same string year to year if it looks good.

[Hummer3T]

Mine is a Flemish FF, seems to be holding up well for fray and nicks. I wax very often, sounds like this may be helping.  Thanks for the info so far.

[stalkin4elk]

Had one break under the serving on my Centaur a while back. The string looked perfect and was well cared for...until then. Change it yearly for cheap insurance. Save the old one for a spare. I don't want to risk a good bow or injury for 20 bucks.

[KenH]

I try to change strings just before they break...

[Biathlonman]

About once a year. $20 to protect a $1000+ bow just makes to me.

[JEFF B]

i am with Hud on this one. good sound advice. much better than looking at to bits of bow on the ground or even worse wearing it around ya head  

[lilbobby]

I shoot 3 to 5 times a week so I try and wax frequently, change the string once a year.

[LBR]

Use common sense.  If you think the string needs changing, then most likely it does.  Wear and tear means more to me than age.  I have some bows that get shot a lot more than others.

[Thumper Dunker]

Originally posted by LBR:
Use common sense.  If you think the string needs changing, then most likely it does.  Wear and tear means more to me than age.  I have some bows that get shot a lot more than others.

+2

[LBR]

Had one break under the serving on my Centaur a while back. The string looked perfect and was well cared for...until then.

What material, strand count, draw weight, bow length, and draw length?  Did you use super glue?

These are the mysteries I want to figure out.

[The Whittler]

BW recommended every year or 10,000 (not sure about the number) shots.