Compound bow strings?

[Guest sL1k]

I have a high country bow that is over 10 years old it has been sitting not used in the same spot (room temperature not exposed to light) for that long also.

Should I have it restrung? Or do you think its safe to shoot as is? The strings show no wear or chaffed spots.

[Wingshooter]

Some people claim that you should change a compound bow string every couple of years no matter what, but I have used strings for many years in a bow before. If it doesn't look frayed, dry rotted or broken, it is probably ok. With that said, I would change it and keep the current string as a spare. If you choose to shoot it, be sure to inspect the contact points (around the cams, arrow knock, etc.) and wax it.

If it breaks, it could cause serious injury. If at all possible I would change it and not take the chance.

posted from my phone Edited November 17, 2012 by Batman

[whiskey]

I would change it. As Batman said, most manufacturers recommend changing your string every year if you shoot all year. I hunted with a guy that had a 15 year old High Country and I used to give him a hard time about upgrading or at least getting a new string. He always said, if it ain't broke, I ain't gonna fix it. Well we were hunting AEDC a couple years back and he draw on a doe. He heard the strands of the string starting to pop, he released the sting out of fear and the bow came apart when he fired. It slapped his arm good, but destroyed the bow.

I used to work in a bow shop and I have seen a couple bows come apart. I would change the strings and cables if I were you.

[Guest sL1k]

Thanks guys. Looks like I will be looking for someone to replace the string for me.