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Title: Good maintenance wax for Dyneema type strings.
Post by: Zradix on December 15, 2011, 11:27:00 AM
Hey guys.

I'm looking for a good maintenance wax to use on my FF (dyneema) type strings.

The stuff I have is just to hard.
I soften it up a bit and apply it, but it just "explodes" off within a few shots.

I'm not looking for string making wax.

Just the stuff to smear on now and then.
Not too tacky...not too hard..
I think you know what I mean..

Thanks    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Good maintenance wax for Dyneema type strings.
Post by: Pierre Lucas on December 15, 2011, 11:39:00 AM
Scorpion Venom Polymeric Bowstring Fluid...Good stuff.

God Bless,  Pierre
Title: Re: Good maintenance wax for Dyneema type strings.
Post by: Zradix on December 15, 2011, 11:44:00 AM
jeez...what a name..does it sting..?
Thanks   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Good maintenance wax for Dyneema type strings.
Post by: LBR on December 15, 2011, 12:04:00 PM
BCY, Saunders, Bohnning, etc. all offer good quality string maintenence waxes designed for synthetic fibers, and they are cheap.  You can generally find them in any archery store or catalog.

The "trick" is remembering to use them on a regular basis....

Chad
Title: Re: Good maintenance wax for Dyneema type strings.
Post by: Pierre Lucas on December 15, 2011, 01:04:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Zradix:
jeez...what a name..does it sting..?
What makes it different from the rest is that it is a liquid and gets deep into the yarn fibers..no rubbing, no heating,no burnishing, no nothing . Just apply and let dry.  

Not cheap but lasts a good while.

God Bless,  Pierre
Title: Re: Good maintenance wax for Dyneema type strings.
Post by: PaddyMac on December 15, 2011, 01:18:00 PM
Hey, Pierre, good tip. Thanks!
Title: Re: Good maintenance wax for Dyneema type strings.
Post by: Lechwe on December 15, 2011, 02:37:00 PM
I've been happy with pure bees wax. It takes a little elbow grease to get it worked in well but I think it holds up longer than most other waxes.

Good luck.