Bowstring unraveling a little....

[coues4u]

I got a new winners choice string on my bow about a year ago. I practice pretty regularly. I just noticed today that a couple small sections of string were starting to unravel around my spider thingy on my string. So I just cut it off. Is my string ok? Or is that a sign that I definitely need a new string??? Do you guys lube your strings? This may have been a result of having my bow in cold weather? And lastly how often do you guys replace your string?

[DUG]

I'm a newbie to archery still, but most people say to change the string every 2 years.

[TEAM JESUS]

Your string can be changed as often as you like. To answer your first question. Cutting a few strands will not hurt for a short term. If you shoot alot or are depending on it for a hunt, Then don't take take the chance. When you change this one, try to get two strings. One for back up. Put one on your bow, set anchors and peeps along with any silencers you use. Do the same with the other. Do not move your rest or site when setting both strings. Just your nock sets or loop. Also remember the amount of twists in each one. I do not change my strings until I notice fraying and or a stretch. I do however have a back up all set up. Lube is important and make sure to get the serving also. Serving can be redone and is less expensive than a new string. Don't over lube, makes a mess when hunting when hot.

[tcharchery]

Is it the string or the serving? I had a serving come apart this weekend. Simple matter of getting rid of the old and re-serving. Was concerned about pressing the bow and serving and then my peep coming back right, but no problems.

[coues4u]

Ya i guess it's the serving, cause it's the light brown string that is wrapped around my winners choice string, that's the serving right?

[THOR]

If you don't have serving, use dental floss. I have used that many time for quick fixes.

[azcoues33]

Depending on how often you shoot your bow but I change my strings once a year and wax them every other time I shoot but I shoot alot usually.