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Another update . . .I have now recorded 200 shots on Boo's serving. I'm in the "should I replace the serving mode". I believe the serving could take several more shots, but, that string is far too nice to risk damaging it. I'm still hitting a one inch bulleyes at 30 yards consistantly, so the serving is still accurate. It's the teeth marks from the Exomax's trigger latches that are causing the most damage. The serving itself is still very tight. What do you guys think . . .replace or keep shooting?
Here is a picture after 200 shots . . .
Here is a picture after 200 shots . . .
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
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Your getting close, but it looks like there is still some life left in it. You don't wax? Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.. It looks to me like some wax would tame down those loose hairs and buy more time..
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Boo string
A bowhunter with a passion for shooting firearms.
WMU 91
Boo string
here is what i do to extend the life of my servings on my exocet 200 with
very good sucess:
i twist the string after every 40 shots one or two times so that the
serving is grabbed by the crossbows claw on an other side of the serving.
(that´s the time for me to wax too)
try it out, you can at least duplicate the life of your serving.
lisa
very good sucess:
i twist the string after every 40 shots one or two times so that the
serving is grabbed by the crossbows claw on an other side of the serving.
(that´s the time for me to wax too)
try it out, you can at least duplicate the life of your serving.
lisa
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Sadly, I must report the end of this thread . . .thy serving broke. I got an incredible 267 shots, no wax, and only the twisting required to keep the brace height correct. I'd say 95% of my shots hit a one inch bullseye at 30 yards(no sand bag), until the last 30 shots(or so). They started moving to the left of target. By the time the serving broke, I was hitting 1.5" to the left of my intended bullseye. I was thinking maybe my scope was off. Not the case, I put on a new string and started hitting dead-on again. I was really surprised. I would have never guessed the worn serving would cause the miss to the left or right. Makes sense that as the serving material gets loose, the bolt could slide upon launch, left or right. No doubt, with the proper turning and waxing you can probably get another 100 shots. As you can see in the picture, the serving remained tight at the ends . . .the middle got chewed up.
I do not like the wax because of the wax build up. I've been using a silicone product . . .however, this past Saturday I found a Teflon product at my local bicycle shop. It's made by Finishline as a dry lube for bicycle chains. They also make a ceramic product I'm going to try.
Anyway, here is the picture of the serving. The string itself looks fine. The very best part of Boo strings is they come with the experienced staff and excellent service department at Boo's. Seriously, Don is a great guy and I feel fortunate to know him.
I do not like the wax because of the wax build up. I've been using a silicone product . . .however, this past Saturday I found a Teflon product at my local bicycle shop. It's made by Finishline as a dry lube for bicycle chains. They also make a ceramic product I'm going to try.
Anyway, here is the picture of the serving. The string itself looks fine. The very best part of Boo strings is they come with the experienced staff and excellent service department at Boo's. Seriously, Don is a great guy and I feel fortunate to know him.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
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Yes! I noticed the same thing: when the serving is damaged the arrow group became bigger more than 200%. As you told, that is normal: the contact between arrow and string is trough the serving.
A regular contact is very important.
Regards
Matthias
A regular contact is very important.
Regards
Matthias
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crazyfarmer . . .I got a little different strategy. I'm planning on shooting the crap out of the bow during June and July. I've found that there is a 150+/- shot window where the bow shoots just awesome. That time frame is after you break in a new string till the serving starts to wear. In late August/mid September, I want to enter that cycle, then go into "hunting mode". I would actually like to have at least two strings in that "zone" before the season starts, just in case I break a string in a fluke mishap. During the actual hunting season, I'll shoot less than any other time of the year. Three or four shots a day not counting the shots at game.
You need to order your Boo string now . . .they may be on back order by August. Actually, the testing of the new string material should be done in less than 30 days. You might want to hear the results before ordering. You can not go wrong with a Boo string.
You need to order your Boo string now . . .they may be on back order by August. Actually, the testing of the new string material should be done in less than 30 days. You might want to hear the results before ordering. You can not go wrong with a Boo string.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
Remember what I said Scott? Your power's of observation is just great! BTW, I waxed you're Excel string with pure bee's wax. Let us all know what happens. Try to count the number of strands on the tag ends. Matthias has discovered that I've only used 32 strands in the Excel string.
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