Life of a Bow String

[sssurfertim]

How long will a bow string last? My Martin compound I bought about 4 years ago still performs like it always did but is starting to show some string wear, nothing crazy, just getting "fuzzy" in some spots. I figured this is the best time of year to change it out. Also can they remount my peep, nock, and string leeches right away? or does it have to stretch out first?

[Doewhacker]

A strings life depends on how much you shoot, and I would measure from the limbs to get a good read on where your peep should be on the new string. That way you will know if the string is stretching, most likely it won't change that much.

[Skillet]

Keep it waxed and it will last a lot longer. I run a blow dryer over my string after waxing it, and the string sucks it up.

[sssurfertim]

Keep it waxed and it will last a lot longer. I run a blow dryer over my string after waxing it, and the string sucks it up.

Thats a good idea, I wax the string alot but heating it might make it last.

[RobC]

My factory string only lasted about a year. Really have to keep an eye on the wrap around the cams though. Seems like after every bow shoot they start to separate. If you catch it though it just takes a few minutes of working them back tight with your fingers.