Hi All!! Quick intro: received and shot first compound Christmas of 2009, received a lefty model Bowtech. I practiced like crazy, even after dark in the snow out in the backyard in order to get ready for a TX Hof Hunt we had booked for 90 days later...... The hunt came, I was VERY successful (including TWO thirty - thirty two yard heart shots), one on a 300+ pounder..... all while hunting on foot - what a GREAT first bow hunt!!! Here we are two years later and preparing for a another Hog trip. My rifle isnt even making the trip - bow only, I'm HOOKED!! Here's where my questions come in: 1) My bow is now two years old, has been well used, well stored, and well cared for..... but, do I need to replace strings/cables? If so, I want to this NOW. I'm not in a rush as the bow still shoots GREAT as is, had no problem nailing an orange on top of can at 25-30 yards just today....... same arrows, same Broad heads, same exact setup used on last bow hunting trip two years ago. I'm afraid of screwing something up by changing ANYTHING!! But then again, there's so much new stuff I could say is "needed"!!
Like anything else, the more you use it the sooner you have to replace it. And strings are not cheap! But that's still cheaper than paying for the damage caused to your bow or a person if the string failed at the wrong time. Using things like string wax and storing your bow at room temp. will help prolong string life. Look for signs of wear at any place where there is constant pressure or abrasion on the string - around the cams, nocking point, where the string stop hits, etc. If the strings are getting fuzzy and worn you should at the very least have them inspected by your local bow shop. String prices vary by bow and by brand. Many manufacturers of bows will also make strings and have them pre-made for each model. But you can have one made by your bow pro from a spool of string in any color you want. (insist on pre-stretched strings) This website also offers a HUGE variety of strings, too. Glad to have another recent addition to the sport. I started in 2009 also... not so much success as you buy I've put some meat in the freezer and my wife and 3 kids have all taken up the sport since then, too. Like you a shoot a lot I read all I can. Feed the addiction!
Definitely take your bow to a good shop and have them look it over. As a newbie you might not be recognizing some of the warning signs and if it were to blow up on you..............................NOT A PRETTY SIGHT!
