How often do you replace your bow string?

[Rainier10]

Every two years  and I keep one old string as a spare.

[pianoman9701]

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[huntinluva]

Changed mine this year, went with the G-strings from XXX, so far so good.

[Special T]

If your a dedicated waxer and don't shoot much and your cam doesn't have really sharp curves your string could last a long time. It's one of the reasons why I love my switchback.

Riverside archery has custom strings made in house. In my discussion with Gary he suggested leaning toward a factory string. I think it was because they make great strings but they are a little cheaper. Depending on your location and kind of bow that is my only suggestion.

[D-Rock425]

Replaced mine today.

[RadSav]

Replaced mine today.

Please tell me you are just keeping that stabilizer warm for someone else!

[Bean Counter]

I think the last arrow I flung was when I plugged my bull last year. Its basically sat there since. Kind of sentimental about it--don't want to shoot another arrow after that. Color me silly.

Reminds me of when I was at the Starlight Lounge in Ellensburg and had WAY too much to drink and played the best dammed game of pool ever. I didn't want to play again for years after that because I wanted that to be the last game I ever played 

[RadSav]

I think the last arrow I flung was when I plugged my bull last year. Its basically sat there since. Kind of sentimental about it--don't want to shoot another arrow after that. Color me silly.

I shoot maybe 3-6 arrows a year with my blind bow.  Same string on there for a lot of years!  3-6 is enough for me to know it is still good to go for the next hunt.  I figure the day it misses it's first animal or turkey I'll make a new string for it.  Until then...she's flawless!

Wife usually gets a new string every year as she rubs the string on her pants as she walks.  That's tough on strings! 

[Bean Counter]

Should I take a few pounds off the limbs if its going to sit there for months on end or can it stay at the regular weight (about 65 pounds on 70 pound max limbs)?

[RadSav]

depends on material the string is made of.  452X no problem as it is.  8125...your screwed either way

[go4steelhd]

I replace mine every other year.

[Bean Counter]

depends on material the string is made of.  452X no problem as it is.  8125...your screwed either way

I have Winners Choice. They're green and brown in color.

[RadSav]

depends on material the string is made of.  452X no problem as it is.  8125...your screwed either way

I have Winners Choice. They're green and brown in color.

Winners Choice seems to be ever changing.  So I'm not sure what you have.  If you have a mfg date I can ask and probably get a qualified answer.  What bow?

[Bean Counter]

PSE Mach X

thank

[RadSav]

Not a really heavy pre-load on that bow.  But, backing off certainly helps during long storage.  In AZ 8125 would probably creep no matter what you do.  But less stress would likely reduce that a bit.  Just be careful to follow mfg number of turns for safety.  I've had a few helicoils come loose on some old bows and it ain't much fun!