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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 16, 2019 10:06:55 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2019 19:36:48 GMT -5
Does anyone actually have the string and cables changed every 2/3 years? Please say it`s ok not to. It`s so expensive to have done, and I`m retired and it`s a strain on the budget. I had it done about a year and a half ago but am hoping I can stretch it out this time for 3/4 years.
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Post by Pinoc on Sept 29, 2019 19:50:41 GMT -5
Just inspect them for damage and if they look good don’t worry about it. I have a couple crossbows that are 10 years old and I have never changed the cables but I do not shoot a lot either.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 6:38:16 GMT -5
Clean and wax the string. Last forever or close to it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 16:57:06 GMT -5
Clean and wax the string. Last forever or close to it. The manual says to have the string and cables changed every 2-3 years, regardless of how much, or how little you shoot it. I get it, that while hunting, it`s cocked and under tension for the entire duration of the hunt, but always wondered if it was really necessary to change them at that frequency, or if it was just a lawyer thing for the crossbow companies. Them covering their butts if the string breaks and hurts someone. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 19:34:43 GMT -5
Clean and wax the string. Last forever or close to it. The manual says to have the string and cables changed every 2-3 years, regardless of how much, or how little you shoot it. I get it, that while hunting, it`s cocked and under tension for the entire duration of the hunt, but always wondered if it was really necessary to change them at that frequency, or if it was just a lawyer thing for the crossbow companies. Them covering their butts if the string breaks and hurts someone. I've own a few bows and never had to change string. 1st bow 1985 still has orginal and looks as good as new. No fraying etc. One big thing is that I use once a year mink oil. Awesome stuff. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 19:54:06 GMT -5
The manual says to have the string and cables changed every 2-3 years, regardless of how much, or how little you shoot it. I get it, that while hunting, it`s cocked and under tension for the entire duration of the hunt, but always wondered if it was really necessary to change them at that frequency, or if it was just a lawyer thing for the crossbow companies. Them covering their butts if the string breaks and hurts someone. I've own a few bows and never had to change string. 1st bow 1985 still has orginal and looks as good as new. No fraying etc. One big thing is that I use once a year mink oil. Awesome stuff. Is this a crossbow? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 19:57:15 GMT -5
Just the last one. Hasn't been 3 years yet.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 20:02:49 GMT -5
Just the last one. Hasn't been 3 years yet. Ok. Everything I`ve been talking about has been to do with my crossbow. Yeah, when I shot a compound, I think I had that thing for years and finally, only changed the string once. But the crossbow manual says they recommend changing the cables and string every 2-3 years. I don`t know if that`s really necessary or not. I want to be safe, I sure don`t want the string breaking, but I don`t want that expense so often if not absolutely necessary. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2019 20:17:25 GMT -5
Just the last one. Hasn't been 3 years yet. Ok. Everything I`ve been talking about has been to do with my crossbow. Yeah, when I shot a compound, I think I had that thing for years and finally, only changed the string once. But the crossbow manual says they recommend changing the cables and string every 2-3 years. I don`t know if that`s really necessary or not. I want to be safe, I sure don`t want the string breaking, but I don`t want that expense so often if not absolutely necessary. so what does recommend instill. I will change mine when it's worn out or fraying. I store indoors and it should last for years. |
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Post by nvg on Oct 1, 2019 4:39:00 GMT -5
I personally don't own a xbow. My son has a Wicked Ridge. I believe the mfg recommends changing due to higher stress on string/cables at rest compared to a compound bow. This leads me to think its for reasons of string/cable stretch-out of spec crossbow. Personally, I would not change unless-obvious signs of damage, drastic drop in bolt impact or can not get consistent groups out of bolts. This is just my opinion from 30+ years in archery and still learning  gregr-I don't think i'd worry too much about what's stated in manual unless you notice 1 of following statements I made. BTW, besides string wax, my son does use rail lube on his and it's all original and 4 years old-no issues. |
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Post by bill9068 on Oct 2, 2019 12:55:00 GMT -5
Last season one of my limbs on my ten point stealth crossbow splintered. It was about 5.6 years old and 6 months out of warranty. I called ten point customer service who told me to send the bow back in for inspection, they replaced all the limbs and strings and cables. My point being it was 5 years old string, cables and shot fine before the limb splintered. If it looks good then just inspect it periodically or untill you see a issue.
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