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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: bowhunterforever on August 18, 2009, 04:39:51 PM

Title: Bowstring wax
Post by: bowhunterforever on August 18, 2009, 04:39:51 PM: What is the best wax to use on the bowstring? I use bohning tex-tite, is this good wax?Thanks
Title: Re: Bowstring wax
Post by: huntnphool on August 18, 2009, 05:19:08 PM: Thats what I use, seems to work okay :dunno:
Title: Re: Bowstring wax
Post by: Ray on August 18, 2009, 05:25:05 PM: tex-tite is good.

I also use some which is pure beeswax and pine rosin
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Post by: wints13 on August 18, 2009, 05:27:40 PM: i use the same stuff
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Post by: Bean Counter on August 18, 2009, 06:11:20 PM: :jacked:

How often do you use this wax on your strings? Every time you shoot, or every other?third? etc.
Title: Re: Bowstring wax
Post by: Ray on August 18, 2009, 08:20:08 PM: When it looks like it's a little bare. Probably every 6 sessions or so.
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Post by: tonymoe on August 18, 2009, 08:48:35 PM: I wax the strings right after shooting. I figure if I don't, I will get in the habit of not waxing
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Post by: Bean Counter on August 18, 2009, 09:11:36 PM: Thanks guys. I'd been going every third or fourth time. Someone once told me about overwaxing being bad.
Title: Re: Bowstring wax
Post by: xXx Archery on August 18, 2009, 10:24:53 PM: Scorpion Venom
Polymeric String Fluid
This odor-free polymeric-based fluid puts more than a little sting in your string! Specifically formulated utilizing the latest innovative polymeric compounds, this product enhances string life and performance. Ideal for both re-curve and compound bow strings. Even as the temperatures drop, it maintains its supple characteristics and is non-brittle. 100% odor-free
this is what we use on our strings...the best wax I have found...the cool thing is it is a LIQUID wax.works down it in the string
Title: Re: Bowstring wax
Post by: matlockmike on August 19, 2009, 12:44:45 PM: Is it alright to switch waxes after you started to use one?? Just wondering about switching to the liquid wax?
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Post by: xXx Archery on August 19, 2009, 03:42:22 PM: yes Scorpion Venom makes a cleaner to clean out the old wax from your strings
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Post by: Stomper on August 22, 2009, 11:58:15 AM: Triple x what would the liquid wax cost? am getting a new string and would like to use a good wax.What do you guys charge for it.Thanks.
Title: Re: Bowstring wax
Post by: xXx Archery on August 22, 2009, 02:30:36 PM: 12.99