When to restring?

[220swifty]

I've been regularly shooting bows now for about 6 years, and had 3 different bows in that time. I have never restrung them and started thinking 'how do I know when ?'

My current setup is a 2006 Hoyt trykon. I bought it used about 3 years ago, and I believe the string was fairly new when I picked it up. What signs should I be looking for? How do I know when it's time to tune it up?

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Most regular shooters that shoot all year round will change strings as often as every year or two...

If a shooter is just a fair weather shooter/hunter 3 years is a good time,

Any bow with five years or better on regardless of use ...I would recomened changeing

Cheap insurance...

Wax and condition strings often and regularly...and they will last longer...wax well before storage...

Work wax thru friction into string with fingers until almost hot, I use a smooth piece of leather...


If you see a lot of fuzz on string they can be still good but means its well used and might be time...fuzz means need waxing also...

Neil
Neil

[220swifty]

Thanks Neil, now I have something to do on this rainy day.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Just too add...a string can look brand new ...but if older and used damage can happen beneath the servings and let go at anytime...had a couple shooter have them explode in a closed bowcase under the bed or in a closet...apparently they make a very loud noice when it happens...lol

Replaced many that broke under servings...

Neil

[220swifty]

Walked in to the shop intending to get a new string, walked out with a new Bowtech Carbon Knight. That went sideways in a good way.

[npauls]

NICE!

I was actually eyeing up the the carbon knight again this evening online

[RoscoeP]

Originally Posted by 220swifty

Thanks Neil, now I have something to do on this rainy day.

Well for 5 minutes of the day anyways. Waxing a bow does not take long at all, I can do a good job in about 5 minutes or so. I shoot fairly regular and wax around every 2 weeks and I have 3 bows, I just started marking it on a calendar to keep track. Cheers

[diamond k]

Originally Posted by npauls

NICE!

I was actually eyeing up the the carbon knight again this evening online

I think you would really like that bow. If you get a chance shoot it. You will know right away if it fits you. Mine is shooter thats for sure. Lawrence from Acurate archery shot mine a couple of weeks ago and was impressed with how smooth it shot and the draw cycle. I think that says alot from a guy whos opinion I respect and he is not a Bowtech dealer.

[deanmc]

I shoot the diamond carbon cure. Same riser but solocam. I love it. Fast, smooth, and very quiet.

[npauls]

How does the grip feel? It seems really blocky and big to me. I am used to and like the small roundish type grips.

Also what is the hand shock like on the knight and cure? I would think with such a light weight bow and the carbon riser it might have a bit more hand shock then a bit heavier aluminum riser.

[diamond k]

I dont find the grip to be blocky at all.

Hand shock is minimal but I did put on a couple of limbsaver dampeners and now it is totally dead. I do have some heaver components on mine like a HHA sight, 9 inch TR stab and a tight spot quiver so that most likely dampens the shock as well.

If you are ever in Edmonton and want to fling a few I would be happy to let you shoot it.

[deanmc]

Hand shock isnt an issue to me. Perhaps the carbon absorbs some? I am not sure. What I do notice though is that it is a tough bow to hold rock steady being so light.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Originally Posted by deanmc

Hand shock isnt an issue to me. Perhaps the carbon absorbs some? I am not sure. What I do notice though is that it is a tough bow to hold rock steady being so light.

Is what they make the appropiate Stabilizer for...and their is one for everyone...

JMHO
Neil

[deanmc]

Thanks Neil. I haven't really played with stabilizers. Just have the octane that came on it. I will sometime soon.