To string or unstring

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To string or unstring

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ok whats the "proper" way to store an exalibur during the off season.

Is it better for the limbs to unstring the bow ?

Or is it better to leave the string on?
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I never unstring my bow. I shoot it all year long though. Just store in a cool dry space out of sunlight. 👍
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No need to unstrung
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I twist them up a turn or two if I'm going to be l leaving it a while. Otherwise they always stay strung
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I'd be the guy to show up at the base of a tree with no string
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I put the rope cocker on the string which I have pulled back a few inches off the bumpers, let it sit like that all winter. Never any issues with any of them.
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I've done both after archery season till I start shooting again for spring gobbler. Doesn't make a difference . Mine is 6 years old I unstrung it once after archery season . I just leave it strung now wax string and serving and put her to bed till spring.
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Besides being lazy, I leave mine on for the sake of a stable braceheight. Chris and Dan are in the know, either method of storage is better than just leaving it strung up like lazy ole me! :mrgreen:
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