Have not touched it in years!

[Jackson357]

Need some advice. I have a 4 year old Diamond (Black Ice). I have not shot it in 3 years. I have 2 weeks to get it ready to hunt. I live in Rockwall who can I take it to locally to have them go over it for me? Or what do I need to do to get it ready?

[Charles]

I would definitely replace the string

You could take it to Rocky a member of this site. He's located at Lake Fork

or All Star in Dallas/Mesquite area

[Jackson357]

How much is a string gonna run me?

[Mike D]

Take it to either Rocky at Lake Fork or Jerry at Redneck Booda Outdoors.

You may not need a string. If it's been in the house in a case chances are it's fine, but I would definitely have it looked over.

Strings usually run $75-$100 for strings & cables.

[RickH78]

I was expecting something totally different when I opened this thread.

Hope you get your bow ready to shoot!!

[Boomer57]

In Rockwall on 276 is Native Outdoors. Go see Bo. It's at 276 & 548

[Blood Trail]

Brother, I hate to say this but, you're atleast 3 months behind. We, as ethical bow hunters, owe it to the game we are hunting to be on top of our 'game'. I hate reading threads like this on forums You expect to be ready in two weeks after a 3 year layoff??? Good luck with that. Sorry to sound harsh, but I, like many on this site, take bow hunting serious. To us, it's not just a sport, it's a way of life.

Good luck and God Bless you this season.


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[Krivoman]

Brother, I hate to say this but, you're atleast 3 months behind. We, as ethical bow hunters, owe it to the game we are hunting to be on top of our 'game'. I hate reading threads like this on forums You expect to be ready in two weeks after a 3 year layoff??? Good luck with that. Sorry to sound harsh, but I, like many on this site, take bow hunting serious. To us, it's not just a sport, it's a way of life.

Good luck and God Bless you this season.


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If I stopped hunting for 3 years, then started again, I would have zero problem getting ready in a day or so, much less 2 weeks. How many people on here honestly shoot every day for months before the season? Not many. With the equipment today he should have no problems. If he can still pull it back easy, and hold her steady, he should not have an issue. Now, if this was a brand new to bowhunting person, I would be on your wagon as well. Hate seeing the guy walk into the bow shop on opening weekend and say, I am going bowhunting tomorrow, I need a bow and how do they work?

[Blood Trail]

If I stopped hunting for 3 years, then started again, I would have zero problem getting ready in a day or so, much less 2 weeks. How many people on here honestly shoot every day for months before the season? Not many. With the equipment today he should have no problems. If he can still pull it back easy, and hold her steady, he should not have an issue. Now, if this was a brand new to bowhunting person, I would be on your wagon as well. Hate seeing the guy walk into the bow shop on opening weekend and say, I am going bowhunting tomorrow, I need a bow and how do they work?

No wagon to jump on. Just my opinion. And yes, a rarely go a month without shooting my bows. I'm just curious on why the OP waited until the last minute.

Anyway, I wish him success. I'll bow out now.


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[Outlaw442]

If I stopped hunting for 3 years, then started again, I would have zero problem getting ready in a day or so, much less 2 weeks. How many people on here honestly shoot every day for months before the season? Not many. With the equipment today he should have no problems. If he can still pull it back easy, and hold her steady, he should not have an issue. Now, if this was a brand new to bowhunting person, I would be on your wagon as well. Hate seeing the guy walk into the bow shop on opening weekend and say, I am going bowhunting tomorrow, I need a bow and how do they work?

That's me. I last shot back in April/may. Too Dang hot to since then. I went out last week and flung a few to see if anything got messed up in the move. I was shooting low and right so I figured pins got bumped. Adjusted and now drilling. To make a short story long X2 to your post.. lol

[k9trainer]

If I stopped hunting for 3 years, then started again, I would have zero problem getting ready in a day or so, much less 2 weeks. How many people on here honestly shoot every day for months before the season? Not many. With the equipment today he should have no problems. If he can still pull it back easy, and hold her steady, he should not have an issue. Now, if this was a brand new to bowhunting person, I would be on your wagon as well. Hate seeing the guy walk into the bow shop on opening weekend and say, I am going bowhunting tomorrow, I need a bow and how do they work?

I agree, it's like riding a bike.

Good luck finding some new strings this close to season

[KRB]

I have bow hunted for years and only this past weekend did I get my bow out and start warming up. I think its been about 6 or 7 months since I shot last. Cant wait for opening morning

Good Luck to ya , better late than never !!

[Twztid]

Wow how can you guys do that and be so into it? I shoot league once a week and shoot at home three times a week..for a long time now...I couldn't imagin your
Muscle memory and form is up to par in two weeks...but everyone is different I guess good luck and hope your shoulder isn't sore for opening day..

[iamntxhunter]

I have shot about 20 arrows in the last 2 weeks and I was right on the money other than that I haven't shot since last year. Good luck and shoot as much as you can when you have the chance if you are a little rusty you sure dont want to wound an animal because you are off your game.

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