Post by: Kioti on December 05, 2012, 07:35:56 AM
Also how often do you wax your bow string?
Post by: DoubleJ on December 05, 2012, 07:39:27 AM
Post by: h20hunter on December 05, 2012, 07:41:50 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2012, 07:42:05 AM
Post by: jaymark6655 on December 05, 2012, 07:42:37 AM
Post by: mtbiker on December 05, 2012, 09:56:23 AM
Post by: JBar on December 05, 2012, 10:23:24 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2012, 10:38:25 AM
I don't was the serving. I was told by multiple pro shop techs to not put wax on the serving. I wax when the strings and cables feel dry, which is anywhere between 100 - 200 shots. I work it in well with my fingers, then remove any excess. I know some that will use a small piece of leather to work the wax into the string.
That seems like a lot. Are you waxing every time you shoot, or every other time? Mine doesn't need it but once every couple of weeks and I shoot 3 times a week. :dunno:
Post by: mtbiker on December 05, 2012, 01:17:57 PM
I don't was the serving. I was told by multiple pro shop techs to not put wax on the serving. I wax when the strings and cables feel dry, which is anywhere between 100 - 200 shots. I work it in well with my fingers, then remove any excess. I know some that will use a small piece of leather to work the wax into the string.
That seems like a lot. Are you waxing every time you shoot, or every other time? Mine doesn't need it but once every couple of weeks and I shoot 3 times a week. :dunno:
More like every other time, but my shooting session can really vary from time-to-time in terms of duration. Also, I notice that the strings will feel more dry or dry faster than the cables, so maybe I just put some wax on the string and skip the cables. When I say "dry" I mean that the string feels raw or semi-rough to the touch. I will admit that I maybe over doing it and I do a fair amount of work to remove any excess. I guess call it paranoia. :) But I will say that a set of strings will last two to three years with year rounds shooting. I can't say for certain that's because of my waxing frequency (haha, sounds kinda funny), but maybe? :dunno:
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2012, 01:29:37 PM
Post by: mtbiker on December 05, 2012, 01:33:04 PM
Try the Scorpion Venom. It really soaks in well.
Cool. Will do. I've just been using the Bohning wax.
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2012, 01:54:10 PM
Try the Scorpion Venom. It really soaks in well.
Cool. Will do. I've just been using the Bohning wax.
I've used that for years. It just doesn't penetrate like the venom.
Post by: mtbiker on December 05, 2012, 01:57:51 PM
Try the Scorpion Venom. It really soaks in well.
Cool. Will do. I've just been using the Bohning wax.
I've used that for years. It just doesn't penetrate like the venom.
How do you apply the wax? Fingerss or use some sort of material like a leather patch to work it in?
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2012, 01:59:15 PM
Try the Scorpion Venom. It really soaks in well.
Cool. Will do. I've just been using the Bohning wax.
I've used that for years. It just doesn't penetrate like the venom.
How do you apply the wax? Fingerss or use some sort of material like a leather patch to work it in?
It comes with a leather patch but I just use my fingers.
Post by: Kioti on December 05, 2012, 05:05:03 PM
Then I took a piece of thread and wrapped it around the bow string a few turns and worked it down the bow string to get the excess wax and gook off..which it worked perfect... :tup:
I guess I will continue to inspect my bow and bow string after each shooting session. And when it feel like the bow string needs a little dressing, then so be it.
A lot of good information on this thread.... :tup:
Post by: jaymark6655 on December 06, 2012, 05:56:49 AM
I just use some generic synthetic string wax.
Does scopion venom work on synthetic strings?
Post by: Yankee on December 13, 2012, 07:01:14 PM
When you wax your bow string, do you wax the serving as well?
Also how often do you wax your bow string?
Kind of a personal question, isn't it? :chuckle:
About every other session, will have to try out the venom stuff. I don't put wax on the servings.
Post by: Kioti on December 15, 2012, 10:19:27 AM
Post by: owmygulay on December 18, 2012, 12:00:54 PM
If you wax your bow string to keep it water proof and to keep it in good shape, then why not wax the serving as well?
The serving doesn't bear a load like the string does. It is not as important to keep it protected.
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