Bow breaking strings

[LBR]

Was there a noticeable difference in how long a 10 strand lasted vs. a 12 strand vs. the 18 strand?

[USMC0311]

The 10 strand string lasted 5 shots. The 12 lasted 50 and the 18 lasted almost a year. The strings were made from different spools. Same material though

[LBR]

The only material I know of that would do that consistently is Nitro Excellerant, and it's been off the market for several years.  It was a braid, some string makers really pushed it like it was great.  I tinkered with it a little, didn't like it from the get-go.

I don't know of a way the string could be constructed that could cause that...unless it was breaking where a serving ended?

[Lamey]

go over your string notches,  even if you cant see or feel the issue, my bet is that's where it is located.

[USMC0311]

The strings are breaking below the notches. The string does not contact the limb where they are breaking. And again I forgot to post the pic. Trying to get things ready for my 10 day elk hunt.

[Caughtandhobble]

Originally posted by USMC0311:
I am shooting 680 grain arrows so I don't think they are to light. I hang the bow up and it sits on the brush button. When it is in transport I put it in my back seat. I don't know what is going on. I figure it has part to do with my draw length and the bow.

Is your brush button about 6" from the top of the string? I can almost guarantee it has something to do with where the bow spends some time, and nothing to do with shooting.

[crk]

usmco,

I had the same thing happen when I was shooting a k mag, three fingers under, and crawling down the string a bit.Bow was tillerd for split, about a  quarter inch positive.I think I was stressing the bottom limb too much and messing up the bows dynamics. The string would break about six inches below the top nock.
Charley

[USMC0311]

I put this string on brand new. Shot 5 arrows and it broke. There was no brush  buttons on it at this point.

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[LBR]

I'm going to guess uneven bundle tension and/or faulty material.

[LBR]

Is there a reason you can't name the string material?

[Piratkey]

Did you burn the strands who come off the string at the end of the finish string process ? I have see this before .