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Post by zodiakgsps on Dec 28, 2008 23:39:46 GMT -4
How often does everyone replace their cables??
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Post by XMan on Dec 31, 2008 19:31:15 GMT -4
I very seldom replace my cable(s). I've replaced my string at times 3 times in a years time period, and still have the same cable(s). If you wax your string and cable(s) on a regular basis (depending on how much you shoot) they should last a long time. If during the off-season your bow is stored inside where the temp is constant. The string material won't dry rot. A thing about cables once they stretch out. They normally don't change much after that. So use your judgement. If it shows wear-and-tear replace it. If it's been on for more than two years replace it. Any sign of strands popping definately replace it. Personally I build my own strings and cables so I would probably replace the string and cable(s) at the same time. Prior to this I replaced as needed.
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Post by jeffpahunter on Dec 31, 2008 20:19:18 GMT -4
I never have to,....we have Dish Network........ Seriously, Xman is on here. It also depends on how much you shoot, what draw weight your shooting at and even the arrow weight as all of these impact cable and string life. Shooting a lower arrow weight to draw weight ratio causes the bow to absorb more of the energy from each shot and the cables & string typically bear the brunt of this. For a person who shoots all year recreational, recommendation is to change strings once per year. Cables will last much longer. Also care such as preventive maintenance impacts life span as well. Strings and cables should be waxed regularly. I know some serious shooters who wax theirs every other shooting session. If you see signs of fuzzing a good application of wax is in order. If you see any signs of fraying then replacement is in order.
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Post by zodiakgsps on Dec 31, 2008 20:30:45 GMT -4
Thanks guys!! I'm taking my bow in to get the strings replaced soon, although I haven't replaced the cable in 3 yrs, I didn't shoot it for a year at all now & it still looks to be in very good condition. I will have it replaced as well now & start over new.
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Post by whitetail101 on Jan 5, 2009 10:34:08 GMT -4
Wether or not your cables show signs of wear, you should replace them when you replace the string.
On my 3D bow I will replace my string and cable after 2500 shots. My hunting bow gets replaced every 2nd year after archery season.
The reason for this, your cables have stretched somewhat overtime along with your string. If you replace the string but not the cables, you will now have a new unstretched string that will continue to stretch at different intervals. This will begin to affect your bows tune and other cable and string related specifications
By replacing strings and cables at the same time, you will have consistant stretching of both the strings and cables. This will allow you to maintain your appropriate settings more consistantly than if you just replaced one without the other.
good luck
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Post by tbass on Jan 5, 2009 11:11:32 GMT -4
Something a bit off topic... when you replace the string, get a good prestretched one or what ever they are passing as a replacement. I had one made by a Hoyt pro staffer at an archery shop in Warriors Mark and it didnt stretch noticeably the first 200-300 shots. She told me it would stretch in the first 250. Then in the middle of a video archery competition nearly 400 shots later it went crazy. My impact was dropping a half inch at 20 yards per shot. Needless to say, I made a scene in the shop. Find out what to expect for string stretch and then shoot the hell out of a new string before hunting with it. I'm sure they got better in the last 5 years, but this is just my cautionary tale from experiences past.
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Post by bfisher on Jan 5, 2009 11:55:59 GMT -4
I never have to,....we have Dish Network........ Seriously, Xman is on here. It also depends on how much you shoot, what draw weight your shooting at and even the arrow weight as all of these impact cable and string life. Shooting a lower arrow weight to draw weight ratio causes the bow to absorb more of the energy from each shot and the cables & string typically bear the brunt of this. For a person who shoots all year recreational, recommendation is to change strings once per year. Cables will last much longer. Also care such as preventive maintenance impacts life span as well. Strings and cables should be waxed regularly. I know some serious shooters who wax theirs every other shooting session. If you see signs of fuzzing a good application of wax is in order. If you see any signs of fraying then replacement is in order. I almost laughed at this. First four words "I never have to----". Good one Jeff. From just a personal point of view, I never wax my string/cable either. When that time comes I just get a new bow.
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