New string, or don't fix it if it ain't broke?

[Shane]

I'm trying to decide if I need to put a new string on my bow or not. I'm shooting a 2011 Bear Carnage with factory string still on it. I've taken care of it and kept it waxed, and it's not frayed or in bad shape at all. The bow is tuned really well and shoots great. Other than just being a few years old, I don't think I really need a new string. I'm going elk hunting in August, so I want to make sure the bow is tuned and shooting great before I get there. I'm sure I'd have to retune after I put on a new string, if I do that.

I'm thinking if it ain't broke don't fix it. What do you think?

[Shane]

I bought new heavier arrows, so I'm gonna have to adjust the pins for sure. My previous arrows were stiff and heavy (FMJs) anyway, so I don't think I'll need to adjust my rest any, but we'll see. I guess if the new arrows don't shoot bullet holes like the FMJs do and I need to retune for them anyway, then I'll go ahead and put on a new string first.

But if the new arrows shoot great, I'm thinking of leaving the string alone.

[systemnt]

I too have this dilemma.
Been through the new string stretch blues before... and not looking forward to it again..
im sure its the prudent thing to do , given the amount of use and age.. but dang..its pick it up and shoot now..

but if I was going Elk hunting... id be doing it in a heart beat.... and carrying a back up bow... or three...

[Stoof]

If your already going to move stuff around due to new arrows you might as well replace the string and be done with it. It will probably improve the performance of the bow.

[100%TtId]

A spare string and cable with a nock and peep already installed and tuned is a must-have on an out-of-state hunt. You might also invest in a pocket press like a Bowmaster just in case you need to swap strings or make repairs in camp.

I'd put a new one on now and keep the old one as your spare.

[flywise]

my pse has had the same string on it since 1995

[cmyers27]

same here flywise

[popup_menace]

I would get new string and cables and keep the old as a backup. With the right strings, you should be fully stretched and settled in about 100 shots, which is not that long. Get them settled and then tune. Your old strings should be fine for a backup set in a pinch

[Fishndude]

Elk hunt...a few thousand dollars minimum

New string...priceless

[HC Sniper]

Shane, I think you pretty much answered your own question. If you have to make a lot of adjustments then it would be a good time to put on a new string if you want. If new arrows shoot close, don't mess with a good thing. Good luck!!

[Redraider]

I put new strings on in January so I could get everything worked out b4 the hunt. I didn't want any issues right b4 or during. I put strings on my back up bow last yr.

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[MONSTERKEN]

I just ordered my new strings today. BCY-X in flo green with black servings. My 09' Monster is still rocking the original set. Time to upgrade.

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[stickbowcoop]

Other than just being a few years old, I don't think I really need a new string.

6 years is more than a few lol. If I was going on an out of state hunt I would replace them, I have read way too many stories of old strings that "looked" good failing on a hunt away from home.

I replace my strings every year. I shoot a lot and year round though.

You change your truck oil as preventative maintenance, you don't wait until it fails and you frag your engine. I am not sure why so many archers try to stretch their strings out to failure before replacing them .

[Outlaw_6]

With a hunt like that and strings that old, I would change the strings without even thinking about it.

The strings are shooting great for you now but why chance the strings going bad on you the week before your hunt or, even worse, when you draw back on that elk of a lifetime?

Seems like cheap insurance to me.

[grizzman]

Yeah, I went four years before I replaced the factory strings on my bow, and I'm coming up on four with the replacement. I may need new strings before the season, but I take good care of mine, no frays, waxed, and I don't shoot as much as I should.

But if I was going on an out of state elk hunt, I probably would replace them.