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How often should you get your bow restrung???

Posted By: RodBreaker

How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 07:11 AM

I have a Mathews Q2 that I have had for about 7 years and think I'm gunna go get it restrung for the first time. Still nail a quarter every time at 25 yards but I feel its lost some of it pep aka fps. What do yall have to say on the topic?? confused2
Posted By: txshntr

Re: How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 12:41 PM

I am going to take a wild guess and say you don't shoot that much through the year. I would recommend buying a new string and getting it serviced. Do you wax your string? Have you checked the servings?

As a side note, the Q2 is a dang good bow up
Posted By: bjankowski

Re: How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 01:35 PM

Bow companies recommend every two years through normal use, and of course if you see wear.
I think it's about time, I'd contact Korbin Stings good guy and awesome strings. Also a pretty good rule of thumb is every 2500 3000 shots depending string care.

I wouldn't shoot that bow on a bet without new strings and cables!
Posted By: sqiggy

Re: How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 01:58 PM

Originally Posted By: txshntr

As a side note, the Q2 is a dang good bow up
Yes it is!!! wink
Believe it or not, I didn't change mine for the first 9 yrs. Not saying to wait that long, but after I bought that bow brand new and got her zeroed in, I would shoot a few days before season, a few days during season, then a few times after season, mostly on hog hunts. I kept the string in real good shape, didn't shoot a whole lot during the year, hence it lasting so long. Once it started showing a little fraying, I changed it. That was 3 or 4 yrs ago and the string now still looks brand new.
Posted By: txshntr

Re: How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 02:12 PM

Originally Posted By: bjankowski
Bow companies recommend every two years through normal use, and of course if you see wear.
I think it's about time, I'd contact Korbin Stings good guy and awesome strings. Also a pretty good rule of thumb is every 2500 3000 shots depending string care.

I wouldn't shoot that bow on a bet without new strings and cables!


X2 on Korbin. Was great to work with and string has held up very well. Used to be around here some, but haven't seen his name in awhile.
Posted By: bjankowski

Re: How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 02:27 PM

Originally Posted By: txshntr
Originally Posted By: bjankowski
Bow companies recommend every two years through normal use, and of course if you see wear.
I think it's about time, I'd contact Korbin Stings good guy and awesome strings. Also a pretty good rule of thumb is every 2500 3000 shots depending string care.

I wouldn't shoot that bow on a bet without new strings and cables!


X2 on Korbin. Was great to work with and string has held up very well. Used to be around here some, but haven't seen his name in awhile.


He's so darn busy he doesn't have much time to get on the computer; but not so busy that someone will not call you on the phone with questions about strings. I emailed them last week on Sunday and Monday morning I got a phone call. They are a class act.
Posted By: txshntr

Re: How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 02:35 PM

Originally Posted By: bjankowski
Originally Posted By: txshntr
Originally Posted By: bjankowski
Bow companies recommend every two years through normal use, and of course if you see wear.
I think it's about time, I'd contact Korbin Stings good guy and awesome strings. Also a pretty good rule of thumb is every 2500 3000 shots depending string care.

I wouldn't shoot that bow on a bet without new strings and cables!


X2 on Korbin. Was great to work with and string has held up very well. Used to be around here some, but haven't seen his name in awhile.


He's so darn busy he doesn't have much time to get on the computer; but not so busy that someone will not call you on the phone with questions about strings. I emailed them last week on Sunday and Monday morning I got a phone call. They are a class act.


cheers Glad to know he is doing well. I refer them any chance I get
Posted By: Topshot

Re: How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 03:00 PM

i've had mine on for 9 years, still shoots fine great. as long as string is not worn/frayed i wouldn't worry about it. I don't shoot much, probably less than 1500 shots in all 9 years so mine still has some life in it.
Posted By: RodBreaker

Re: How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 11:12 PM

Thanks for the info guys up
Posted By: Dave T

Re: How often should you get your bow restrung??? - 08/14/14 11:27 PM

Just at archery place and was told every 4-5 years and waxing to be done on specific areas all the time. Avoid getting in Cams
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