Bow string life ?

[acedoc]

Just a quick question since I have had a bowstring let go at full draw.
What is the average string life with the newer materials?
I shoot everyday and sometimes twice a day. Several ends of 12 arrows. The latest string I got from 10 ring has had the cat whiskers come off but there is no cut strand or abnormal fray. Just a small spot of constriction where the cat whisker was tied on. Is that string safe to shoot or should I swap it out for good?

I have already changed the string and can relegate the string under question to back up of it's ok.

[KentuckyWolf]

Replace my strings every year, and always keep a backup. Any signs of a problem...replace it.

A new string is a lot cheaper than a new bow.

[SL]

The string you mention should be fine for back up, no problem!
I change mine when they start looking bad but I have never worn one out. I make my own strings which makes it a lot more cost effective to change every year or two though. I should say also that I have some that have been on a bow for several years with a lot of use and still look fine.
Bottom line is if you're break a string there might be other things at play causing the problem. The new string materials are pretty bomb proof.

[acedoc]

The string you mention should be fine for back up, no problem!
I change mine when they start looking bad but I have never worn one out. I make my own strings which makes it a lot more cost effective to change every year or two though. I should say also that I have some that have been on a bow for several years with a lot of use and still look fine.
Bottom line is if you're break a string there might be other things at play causing the problem. The new string materials are pretty bomb proof.

the string that broke was an endless loop and it parted at the centre serving. the string i am using now is a flemish twist and has a few more strands that the original.
will relegate the string under question for a backup string as it is prestretched, btw the string life has been in months - i as such plan to change the string every year.

[McDave]

The string you mention should be fine for back up, no problem!
I change mine when they start looking bad but I have never worn one out. I make my own strings which makes it a lot more cost effective to change every year or two though. I should say also that I have some that have been on a bow for several years with a lot of use and still look fine.
Bottom line is if you're break a string there might be other things at play causing the problem. The new string materials are pretty bomb proof.

I agree with this.  The only time I’ve had a string break was a six strand string.  I think the fad for ultra skinny strings has come and gone, but I’m sure there are a lot of them still out there.  The six strand string I had was rated for the draw weight of the bow I had it on, but I don’t think it had much reserve capacity.  Probably one strand broke, and then the rest of them went along with it.  I make all my own strings now too, and I make 14 strand strings.  14 strands is more than enough for the weight I pull, and that’s what I want: more than enough.  I inspect my strings frequently, and I want a string that if I find a strand or so frayed, or the end loop frayed from friction against the string nocks, it will give me some warning before it breaks.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I have used the same string on my bows for years I keep them clean and waxed and I build all my strings and used 16 to 18 strands off FF and my arrows are 10gr per pound bow weight.

[The Whittler]

I believe Black Widow recommends 10,000 shots or a year, which ever comes first.

[T Sunstone]

I shoot everyday and the current string is 5 years old.

[bigbadjon]

I have a BCY X string that is 3 years old and I am going to replace it after this season. I don't wax mine. I just replace them when they start to look fuzzy.

[Overspined]

I make my own too, IMO if it’s not sliced I don’t think they’ll ever fail. My 18 strand 452x strings can be sliced by 1/2 (9strands) and I wouldn’t be stressed out to change it. I would change it, but I’d shoot it in a pinch without worry.

[pavan]

Some bows have faulty string grooves that beat up strings more than others.  A little round file, some fine sandpaper and some extra runny super glue can cure the problem.

[Terry Green]

I've never had a string fail... I have some that are over 10 years old..... I replace when I think they need replacing..... And I'm real ruff on my stuff.

[Overspined]

Some bows have faulty string grooves that beat up strings more than others.  A little round file, some fine sandpaper and some extra runny super glue can cure the problem.

Pavan this is exactly correct. I’ve seen this issue multiple times.