Newbie
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Newbie
Hello to all. Been here a couple times looking around and now I have a question so figured might as well ask you guys. First off from south eastern Minnesota. Shattered my elbow 2 years ago, 4 surgeries and countless PT later, I gave up archery hunting. Last fall decided to join the crossbow club and picked up a Equinox. Boy am I glad I did. This thing is a tack driver. Shot 4 times at deer killing all 4. Including my personal best a 167" 10 point. So MN season ended and I am wondering to unstring or not. Seams what I've read it's a individuals decison. Mine will prolly sit till September now. Maybe a spring turkey hunt. What's best for the limbs? I want this thing to last as I have alot invested. What other off season maintenance tips do you guys have? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Newbie
If'en yer gonna put it up til next season then you could remove rubber pads from DBars & string. I shoot them almost every week. So i don't unstring my Excals.
Re: Newbie
First off, welcome! Glad to see another Minnesotan on here.
As far as unstringing... It wouldn't be a bad idea to pull it off if the bow is going to be sitting for nine months..
Would also recommend checking and oiling all your nuts and bolts to prevent surface rust.
EDIT: Others may need to correct me on this, but be sure to remove the D-Bars (Pads only?) before unstringing.
As far as unstringing... It wouldn't be a bad idea to pull it off if the bow is going to be sitting for nine months..
Would also recommend checking and oiling all your nuts and bolts to prevent surface rust.
EDIT: Others may need to correct me on this, but be sure to remove the D-Bars (Pads only?) before unstringing.
Last edited by Woodspike on Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:20 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Newbie
You are allready getting great advice so I'll just say Welcome to the forum.
Be safe in all you do! See ya in the woods!!!
2010 Equinox/ Known as Doe Bow
Firebolts
Swhacker BH,s 125 grn
cheek pad /excell string
D-Bars
S-5,s
vixenmaster custom strings
2010 Equinox/ Known as Doe Bow
Firebolts
Swhacker BH,s 125 grn
cheek pad /excell string
D-Bars
S-5,s
vixenmaster custom strings
Re: Newbie
My thoughts exactly. Welcome to the forum.papa bear1 wrote:You are allready getting great advice so I'll just say Welcome to the forum.
Gun control is like trying to reduce drunk driving by making it tougher for sober people to own cars.
Vortex
Trigger Tech 2.5 Trigger
ShadowZone Scope
S5 with dB Killer Bumpers
Boo String
Big John Zombie Slayers
Rage Broadheads
Vortex
Trigger Tech 2.5 Trigger
ShadowZone Scope
S5 with dB Killer Bumpers
Boo String
Big John Zombie Slayers
Rage Broadheads
Re: Newbie
WELCOME. ALOT OF GOOD INFORMATION HERE. I HAVE LEARNED ALOT.
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Re: Newbie
X2 on the padsWoodspike wrote:First off, welcome! Glad to see another Minnesotan on here.
As far as unstringing... It wouldn't be a bad idea to pull it off if the bow is going to be sitting for nine months..
Would also recommend checking and oiling all your nuts and bolts to prevent surface rust.
EDIT: Others may need to correct me on this, but be sure to remove the D-Bars (Pads only?) before unstringing.
Be safe in all you do! See ya in the woods!!!
2010 Equinox/ Known as Doe Bow
Firebolts
Swhacker BH,s 125 grn
cheek pad /excell string
D-Bars
S-5,s
vixenmaster custom strings
2010 Equinox/ Known as Doe Bow
Firebolts
Swhacker BH,s 125 grn
cheek pad /excell string
D-Bars
S-5,s
vixenmaster custom strings
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Re: Newbie
Thanks guys, I'm going to go ahead and pull the pads and string. Lubricate all metal parts. I found my instructional DVD and all this is covered and looks easy enough. Thanks again, can't wait till fall all ready.
Re: Newbie
Welcome to the forum. I kept an Emax strung for over 3 yrs w/ no ill effects.......
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Re: Newbie
welcome to the forum!!
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exocet 175 with Aging custom stock #27
Exocet 175
exocet 200
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380 Lynx
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Boo string on vixen
exocet 175 with Aging custom stock #27
Exocet 175
exocet 200
matrix 355
Micro Camo 335
Micro Nightmare 335
380 Lynx
BJ custom arrows
Boo string on vixen
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Re: Newbie
welcome, your going to love your bow. i don't unstring mine either. i try to shoot once every week,if the weather lets me. good luck.
355 matrix, big johns arrows- zombieslayers, g5 montecs, strikers. Vortex big johns arrows- zombieslayers g5 montecs 125. Lumenoks.
Re: Newbie
Welcome to the forum! I unstrung mine but I also take the riser from the rail as it fits nicely in a drawer if I am going to shelve it for a bit, I'm waiting on a scope exchange so it's put down for a nap.
Kandy-a.k.a Raid
Midge- a.k.a Micro 335
SSAS Spynal Tapps-Original
100 Grn 2" Shwacker
Boo threads
Don't wreck the fun house!
Midge- a.k.a Micro 335
SSAS Spynal Tapps-Original
100 Grn 2" Shwacker
Boo threads
Don't wreck the fun house!