How old is that bow string?

[Incline]

I see some people replace every year or two. At the price to get this done that adds up pretty quick. So what are some your longer times on a string and what are your secrets.... Besides just not shooting?

[JTRichardson]

my string is 3 1/2 years old now, looks good as new and I haven't thought of getting it replaced.

The threads I've been reading and guys that replace theirs once every year or two make me wonder if I'm pushing my luck or if they shoot exponentially more than I do.

[glocker]

Mine is 10 years old, looks great according to local pro, I shoot 30-50 arrow a week, wax often

[EastTexasMan]

Mines probably 10 years old too, but I shoot about 10 arrows a year so lol

[flywise]

got mine restrung in about 1999 if i remember right

[Hawgdog374]

I have had mine for three years. Mine is starting to get fuzzy but I shoot 2=3 hundred a week.

[DaveC]

Once a year is like changing your oil every 3,000 miles-
Insurance to some / overkill to others.

unless there is a nick or bur.

I'm at least 3 years in on my current set.

[xman59]

if the string starts looking like it needs a shave, its time for a new one, if the accuracy falls off mysteriously , time for a new one
if you can not remember how old it is, it probably do you well to get a new one,,,,

[popup_menace]

my string is 3 1/2 years old now, looks good as new and I haven't thought of getting it replaced.

The threads I've been reading and guys that replace theirs once every year or two make me wonder if I'm pushing my luck or if they shoot exponentially more than I do.

Jake, you're just lazy...

[bowhunterchris]

string wax is your friend

[JTRichardson]

Jake, you're just lazy...

yas.

[Stroke]

I had a bow that went about 12 years with out changing strings, just waxed it.

Current bow has original string since 2012. I will replace after this season though.

[thebomb6_99]

2 days I replaced mine Saturday it was an year an half old

[old killer]

How often can depend on how much you shoot. Some one like me that 20 to 30 arrows per day during 3D season with a tournament bow will need a new string every 2 to 3 years.
My hunting bow will see heavy use before season but decrease as the season wanes.

I always wax after a practice session until a tournament, I won't do anything but shoot till the tournament is over.
When I change strings, I never change everything at the same time. I may change the string and shoot it till it settles and becomes as consistent as the last string, maybe 300 hundred arrows. then I change cables. It seems to work even better on solo cams.

[Pistol]

Time doesn't really matter, it the number of shots through it.
My target bows, I put 400- 700 shots a week through them. In a year's time, that much shock and vibration will result in fibers breaking down. So I change them out once a year.
My hunting bow I only put maybe 100 shots a year through it, the string and cables will last years.