I have a 45 pound pull Martin Dream Catcher with a relatively new custom made Flemish string on it. I noticed this evening that one strand about 8 inches above the nocking point appears to have been severed. My only guess is by a broadhead. I have the previous string, which has somewhat warn serving, but the bow is perfectly tuned and shooting good with the new one that is on it. I used a lighter to singe the frayed end and would like to get by for the next few weeks (the remainder of my hunting season) before I change it. From what I read, the modern, no stretch strings are very strong, but I am not sure about this. Would appreciate any words of advice.
Having had an apparently intact string break on me, I'd say replace it. Better safe than sorry.
X2.. I would replace it.
Time for a new one.......
Don't risk danger to your bow or to yourself because of a damaged string.
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
Time for a new one.......
X2
REPLACE....
I have broke 3 of my last six strings one I didn't break had a cut strand and I WONT be breaking that one
How many strands on the string and what kind of string material is it made from? If it's D97 etc and say 9 or more strands and you're sure they are all good you could always serve over the broken area to keep them together. Probably be OK, just be careful when you first try it. IT'S YOUR CALL.
New string...
I would not trust my bow or my eyes to it.
I would twist up a new string and put it on my bow!
Bisch
Get a new one.
How many strands in the string??
Replace it! A new bow is a whole lot more expensive...
If it is custom made Flemish string, (not a over the counter built standard string anchor rope) designed for your bow's draw weight, I would replace it.
A string is relatively cheap, compared to a blown limb tip or a missed trophy shot because of the string. Although unlikely to happen with today's modern materials, piece of mind and confidence is everything.
Replace it without a doubt.
P.S....always have a spare string tuned and ready ;)
You know, if you're wondering whether to replace a string or not, it's time to replace it. If you think an arrow might be cracked, replace it. Any time you're not positive that all is good, make it good! You knew the answer to this question before you asked it.
spend the $20
I'd replace it without giving it another thought.
OK guys, I have taken your advice. I called Allen at Lefties R Us and ordered a new one. Money never was the issue, but rather I hate having to change the string at this time. As I previously stated, the bow is well tuned and shooting good as is, and I have a just a few more weeks of hunting time before I can hang it up for a while. My right shoulder needs the rest.
Allen recently made me a string for another bow and it appears to be of excellent craftsmanship. I loved the color of the string with the busted strand, but the guy who made it is seriously backed logged. I think Allen will be my "go to" guy in the future.
You made a good Choice. My guess is, if you measure everything right now on the old string and you get a new string with the same materials.... You will be shooting right where you left off.
I made a new string for a bow one time, served it, tied on nocking points, twisted it up to the right brace height, and finally put on string silencers. It was shooting right where I wanted it. I noticed that there were some frayed ends sticking out of the string silencers, which isn't unusual. Just grab my ol' scissors and trim them off. I cut right into the string while trimming the string silencers, and cut a strand! Oh well....
Time for a new string.
Yeah spend the money.
There is a reason the proverb "Penny wise and pound foolish" is a proverb....
NEW STRING!
Give me the bow. You're going to lose it anyway :)
I was in the turkey blind one morning, when it got light enough I noticed one string broken, I figured good enough for one draw on a tom, did not have and extra string with me, replaced the string that afternoon and now carry an extra string. Good to have a broken in string and blunt to shoot a few time if your able.
Outrigger order a couple string so when it happens again you'll be ready. Heck get some B50 and practice making your own, when you get good order some d-10, d97 or 8125, it's a bit expensive to practice with.
Alan does great work you made the right choice.
Yep don't hesitate, replace it.
Good to see you've done it.
You know what to do!
strings are cheaper than bows are. Replace it.