One cut strand --- What should I do?

[Outrigger]

I have a 45 pound pull Martin Dream Catcher with a relatively new custom made Flemish string on it. I noticed this evening that one strand about 8 inches above the nocking point appears to have been severed. My only guess is by a broadhead. I have the previous string, which has somewhat warn serving, but the bow is perfectly tuned and shooting good with the new one that is on it. I used a lighter to singe the frayed end and would like to get by for the next few weeks (the remainder of my hunting season) before I change it. From what I read, the modern, no stretch strings are very strong, but I am not sure about this. Would appreciate any words of advice.

[HenrikBP]

Having had an apparently intact string break on me, I'd say replace it. Better safe than sorry.

[Sawpilot 75]

X2.. I would replace it.

[ron w]

Time for a new one.......

[Sam McMichael]

Don't risk danger to your bow or to yourself because of a damaged string.

[Gen273]

Originally posted by ron w:
Time for a new one.......

X2

[Friend]

REPLACE....

[jrchambers]

I have broke 3 of my last six strings one I didn't break had a cut strand and I WONT be breaking that one

[Canadian Idle]

How many strands on the string and what kind of string material is it made from? If it's D97 etc and say 9 or more strands and you're sure  they are all good you could always serve over the broken area to keep them together. Probably be OK, just be careful when you first try it.  IT'S YOUR CALL.

[far rider]

New string...

[Yolla Bolly]

I would not trust my bow or my eyes to it.

I would twist up a new string and put it on my bow!

Bisch

[Thumper Dunker]

Get a new one.

[WESTBROOK]

How many strands in the string??

[Flying Dutchman]

Replace it! A new bow is a whole lot more expensive...

[Craig_H]

If it is custom made Flemish string, (not a over the counter built standard string anchor rope) designed for your bow's draw weight, I would replace it.

A string is relatively cheap, compared to a blown limb tip or a missed trophy shot because of the string. Although unlikely to happen with today's modern materials, piece of mind and confidence is everything.

[Roger Norris]

Replace it without a doubt.

P.S....always have a spare string tuned and ready  

[Dave Worden]

You know, if you're wondering whether to replace a string or not, it's time to replace it.  If you think an arrow might be cracked, replace it.  Any time you're not positive that all is good, make it good!  You knew the answer to this question before you asked it.

[KentuckyTJ]

spend the $20

[stagetek]

I'd replace it without giving it another thought.