When do you change your string?
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When do you change your string?
I busted a string yesterday, it snapped at the eye-loop. That got me wondering how often I should change my string. There's got to be a better way than shooting them until they snap.
How ofter do you guys change your strings?
My strings have always snapped at the eye-loop. I shoot carved-tip limbs; are these harder on strings?
Ninepointer
How ofter do you guys change your strings?
My strings have always snapped at the eye-loop. I shoot carved-tip limbs; are these harder on strings?
Ninepointer
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ninepointer . . .how many shots do you get before they snap? How many have snapped? Has it always snapped at the same loop? Is there any sign of wear before snapping?
I put a lot of shots on a string and I haven't had one snap yet.
I put a lot of shots on a string and I haven't had one snap yet.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
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Perception trumps intention.
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Boo . . .I was thinking towards the polishing. I'll bet very few of us wax the entire string regularly. How often should the entire string be waxed?
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
Just as often as you can. I don't have a solid answer but I think that any time you have a loop off it's a good idea. Many string loops never get any wax!sumner4991 wrote:Boo . . .I was thinking towards the polishing. I'll bet very few of us wax the entire string regularly. How often should the entire string be waxed?
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Thanks for the feedback . In my case, waxing (the ENTIRE string) isn't the problem, I've been anal about that since the first time that I broke a string. I can't remember if the breakages have occured in the same loop. Any suggested methods for polishing the grooves?
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Exocet 165 retrofitted with Magtip Limbs
Boo Custom String
Big John's Custom Arrows
Slick Trick 100 gr. Standard broadheads
Groundpounder Quiver Mount
Exocet 165 retrofitted with Magtip Limbs
Boo Custom String
Big John's Custom Arrows
Slick Trick 100 gr. Standard broadheads
Groundpounder Quiver Mount
Ask Peter. I sent mine in to be polished and it hasn't been a problem since. It looks like they took a buffing wheel to the grooves but it took the paint off the ends. You could try a polishing point and rouge on a dremel. I am guessing but I think it is possible to over heat the resin in the limbs.ninepointer wrote:Thanks for the feedback . In my case, waxing (the ENTIRE string) isn't the problem, I've been anal about that since the first time that I broke a string. I can't remember if the breakages have occured in the same loop. Any suggested methods for polishing the grooves?
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I change the strings on my hunting xbows every year a couple weeks before deer season starts and keep them as backup if they're still in good shape.
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First I would check the limb tips to see if I could locate a rough spot. It doesn't have to be much to cause a big problem. Mine are perfectly smooth . . .nothing rough about them.
I don't wax the entire string very often. When I do wax them, they seem to still have plenty of wax on them. I store my spare strings in a plastic baggie and keep in a dry dark spot at room temp. I just hadn't had an issue yet with the string . . .of course, I've been shooting a different string every week.
I don't wax the entire string very often. When I do wax them, they seem to still have plenty of wax on them. I store my spare strings in a plastic baggie and keep in a dry dark spot at room temp. I just hadn't had an issue yet with the string . . .of course, I've been shooting a different string every week.
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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Boo,
Sounds like a good idea, but who's Peter, somebody at Excal?
P.S. The strings I'm using are the regular (not FFF) Excal brand strings.
Sounds like a good idea, but who's Peter, somebody at Excal?
P.S. The strings I'm using are the regular (not FFF) Excal brand strings.
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Exocet 165 retrofitted with Magtip Limbs
Boo Custom String
Big John's Custom Arrows
Slick Trick 100 gr. Standard broadheads
Groundpounder Quiver Mount
Exocet 165 retrofitted with Magtip Limbs
Boo Custom String
Big John's Custom Arrows
Slick Trick 100 gr. Standard broadheads
Groundpounder Quiver Mount
The endless loop string has only 1/2 the total strands in the loop when compared to a flemish twist. In other words - if it's a 30 strand string the loop has only 15 strands. I have read that an endless loop is actually stronger than a flemish in the force it takes to break it, but if there is a problem of roughness causing wear in the string groove and the serving is wearing and/or seperating and not protecting the actual string material - then you have only half the strands taking all the force.
wabi