String maintenance

Perch74 · Post by **Perch74** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:08 am

In the excailbur video, it says to put the string and deck wax only on the serving of the string that touch the deck. But , l've heard that you some guys put the wax on the deck too (which l think slows it down) and also some buy the Silicone string wax and rub that into the string (to kept moisture out). On my old Horton, l used the rail lube which worked amazing, but it is never mentioned to use on an Excalibur. What is the right way to maintain the string for optimal performance?
Thanks

A.W · Post by **A.W** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:48 am

Use whatever one you prefer. The wax on the serving will coat the rail however you don't want too much was on the rail.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:48 am

I rub the wax on my string and the serving. I use a piece of leather to rub it in with, since it melts the wax into the string well. Works for me.

LeGrand · Post by **LeGrand** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:52 am

Being an archer for many years, I always maintain my homemade string with wax on a regualr base, but none on the serving.

When I purchased my Excalibur Exocet 175, I noticed the info for waxing on the video where they only mentioned waxing the serving so it does the job on the rail. Well I wax the whole string of my crossbow, never had a problem.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 8:56 am

I find the factory servings don't last quite as long, so when they wear through, I take them in and get Tim at my shop to make a stronger serving. I've had his serving on my string for almost a year now, and it's not worn at all.

Perch74 · Post by **Perch74** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:53 pm

Thanks guys!