Carrying your bow by the string. Thoughts?

[GarrettM]

I just got my new bow set up. Mathews Z7 Xtreme. Im going on a hunt next week that will require lots of spot and stalk. I see all of these guys carry their bows by the string and personally I just cant see that being healthy for the bow long term. I have a Primos bow sling that I will be using. Seems to me that would lead to string stretching, even slightly, among other things.

What are your thoughts? Do you carry by the string or other? Why?

[DaveS903]

I carry mine by the grip but carrying it around by the string every now and then would be no biggie to me.

[elkbowhunter]

I dont do it. I also have Primos bow sling. Good question though. Not sure if it matters. But to me its like carrying your guitar by the strings. Probably not a good thing?

[boh347]

Not me, it'll twist the string.

[ducks-and-bucks]

Negative for me..

[Fishndude]

Exclusively. If you can pull it at 70 lbs, it can support its own weight.

[setx bowhunter]

Get you a bow sling or carry by the hand grip, not the string

[The Insurance Guy]

Exclusively. If you can pull it at 70 lbs, it can support its own weight.

My thoughts exactly

[GarrettM]

Not me, it'll twist the string.

This is a good point I had not even thought of. I would hate to be walking along and stumble on a pig or someting. Quickly draw up for a shot and notice my peep has rotated a little then have to let down to reset it.

[elkbowhunter]

carrying a bow by the string is not a support issue, its an alignment issue. Seems the smart thing to do would be to use a bow a sling unless you are in the stalk then carry by the grip. To each his own.

[Alley Dog]

carry mine by string have not had any string twist. After all pull 72# each time I shot it how can carry by string hurt.

[Fishndude]

carrying a bow by the string is not a support issue, its an alignment issue. Seems the smart thing to do would be to use a bow a sling unless you are in the stalk then carry by the grip. To each his own.

If 4-5 lbs. of pull creates an alignment issue, you have larger problems.

[IowaHunter]

String or handle, I alternate however my hand feels while walking. No issue either way.

I agree with FND.

[rossivey]

Exclusively. If you can pull it at 70 lbs, it can support its own weight.

If 4-5 lbs. of pull creates an alignment issue, you have larger problems.

Listen to this man.

It's not going to hurt your bow. If you don't wanna carry by the string, don't. If you want to, do it.

[doppelganger]

I make my butler carry it....so this is not an issue for me