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String break on Hoyt
« on: September 30, 2014, 12:48:21 PM »
I have a 2013 Hoyt Charger.  I have shot it some but it is not like I'm out shooting arrows every night.  This weekend I was pulling back the string with my release and the string broke under tension.  At first I couldn't figure out what just happened.  The string broke right down near a cam and where the string is covered by a black winding.  There was a slight amount of wear near the D loop but I don't think very much.  Anyone experiencing similar things? 

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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2014, 12:50:20 PM »
Might just have been a defect with the string if there wasn't any noticeable fraying. Your bow show should be able to get you up in no time.
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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2014, 01:06:23 PM »
Does it get stored in the garage in the off season/summer?  I had 2 hanging on the garage wall this summer break strings from the excessive heat, I believe.  Granted, the strings were a couple of years old.
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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2014, 01:09:14 PM »
I have stored the bow indoors and in a soft case when I haven't used it.  I always worried that if a string broke that it might be at the loop area where the string shows some light wear but not near the end.  I'm wondering how much a new string is going to run?

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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2014, 01:12:09 PM »
Oooo, that's in a different area than I thought you were saying in the PM.  That is an odd location!  Not sure I have ever seen one go there that was not derailed!  That's goofy!  You should go out and buy a Powerball ticket :chuckle:
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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2014, 01:34:34 PM »
Can get a custom one built for about $30 @ Rock Creek Archery in Enumclaw.  Factory, I would think would be a little less.
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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2014, 01:52:49 PM »
Hey guys, that's less than I expected.  Maybe I will have enough left to get that powerball ticket.   :chuckle:

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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2014, 02:18:33 PM »
Be sure to check your limbs very carefully for cracking if it broke while you were at full draw.  I had a cable let loose once,  :yike:   luckily everything exploded forward and not into my face.  However, later in the season, I noticed cracks in both limbs at the axle notch.  Maybe not as much of an issue with the split limbs.  I still managed to get my first all-by-myself bull that year, but I quit target shooting for that season.

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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2014, 02:45:55 PM »
Can get a custom one built for about $30 @ Rock Creek Archery in Enumclaw.  Factory, I would think would be a little less.
$30 for a custom string? Holy cow!!! Thats cheap. Does that include install and tuning?
 Is that the entire set? Or just the shooting string? If just string that sounds a bit more reasonable.

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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2014, 03:16:40 PM »
I was told 140 for custom strings and installation

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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2014, 03:25:16 PM »
String only, not installed, and he had it done in a day.  I had a set of cables, yokes and a string done this spring and it was right at $110.  I do all my own bow work so I don't know what he charges for tuning or install. 
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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2014, 03:27:36 PM »
Bownarrow, strings?  cables, string and install?
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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2014, 03:31:13 PM »
I was told 140 for custom strings and installation

That should be just about right for hand built string, two cables, tune and installation of peep and D-Loop!  I've seen it maybe +/- $20 depending on shop and custom options.  Getting someone to make a full custom string this time of year can be difficult though.
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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2014, 03:40:50 PM »
I know you can get it done at Riverside Archery In Mt Vernon.  :twocents:
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Re: String break on Hoyt
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2014, 08:09:51 PM »
The Nock Point did a great job putting a new string on for me.  Great customer service.

 


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