Tricks for Storage of String

DanO · Post by **DanO** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:37 pm

Every year I have to fiddle around trying to restring my crossbow. The string seems to need more twists and then less twists. Anyone have a better way to store the string so that the length should be close to the previous year. The video suggests pinning the two ends with a safety pin but it didn't seem to help.

I actually managed to undo the loop on the end of a very new Flemish String by accident. Any way to redo the loop? The string has only been shot 5-10 times.

thanks for any help. I'm a newbie to this board.

Dan O.

TPM · Post by **TPM** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:12 pm

Anyone have a better way to store the string so that the length should be close to the previous year.

Ya, leave it on the bow....

DanO · Post by **DanO** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:39 pm

Isn't removal recommended in the off season? The Excalibur tapes suggest it's a good idea. Not so???

Dan O.

BOB VANDRISH · Post by **BOB VANDRISH** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:47 pm

Remove your dissipator pads while cocked,and loosen one end,and leave it on the bow.
Good time to apply a heavy coat of wax on the whole string and especially around the loops.
Works for me.
Bob.

moosebreath · Post by **moosebreath** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 6:12 am

I haven't unstrung my Vixen for the last three years. Is this a bad thing??

TPM · Post by **TPM** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 7:33 am

I haven't unstrung my Vixen for the last three years. Is this a bad thing??

Link to a recent thread on the topic.

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... sc&start=0