String break on Hoyt

[Gobble Doc]

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? 

[pianoman9701]

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.

[Katmai Guy]

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.

[Gobble Doc]

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?

[RadSav]

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

[Katmai Guy]

Can get a custom one built for about $30 @ Rock Creek Archery in Enumclaw.  Factory, I would think would be a little less.

[Gobble Doc]

Hey guys, that's less than I expected.  Maybe I will have enough left to get that powerball ticket.   

[lokidog]

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,     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.

[BULLBLASTER]

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.

[bowNarrow]

I was told 140 for custom strings and installation

[Katmai Guy]

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. 

[Katmai Guy]

Bownarrow, strings?  cables, string and install?

[RadSav]

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.

[Special T]

I know you can get it done at Riverside Archery In Mt Vernon. 

[Gobble Doc]

The Nock Point did a great job putting a new string on for me.  Great customer service.