I have a bow that I have not strung or shot for about 12- 13 years. It has the original fast-flight string. The string looks and feels good, even has original wax on it. Is this string safe to shoot or should I replace it?

I'd replace it, but there's guys here who'd know better than me, but it's a small price to pay.

Some do it every year, i should replace mine on both of my bows, mine are way older than al snows, if you took them off and put them next a new one it would be hard to tell which ones which.

I'm almost embarrassed to admit how old a couple of my strings are. One in particular, a D 97 on a D/R longbow, was shot heavily for 14 years. Made a replacement this spring during my covid shutdown boredom.

Al, I would shoot it . . .

I get the question all the time about how long a string will last . . . who knows. So many variables. I am rough on a string, I use it to move branches, briars, etc. out of my way rather than my bow . . . most of my strings stay on my bows for several years. The only one I really kept track of stayed on for three years. This string I didn't care for and was used heavily. It finally got pretty fuzzy, so I changed it, though I believe in could have gone much longer.

There have been many old bows dug out of the closet with their original string and shot . . .

If a string is taken care of - cleaned and waxed it will last a long time. Many don't think about waxing the loops, just the body of the string. The loops are the pivot point and move against the bow tip with every draw . . . Just inspect them often watching for abrasion spots and cuts.

Have a Blessed day! Michael

Hey Cuz, I'd sell the bow and buy some new hunting or fishing gear. :-)

Strings are tough. I change bows more often than strings!!! LOL. I'm serious though.

Bowmania

I have been shooting for 30 years and have strings that range in materials that have been in use over that time. I am careful but do hunt my bows and see more wear on the serving than the bow strings material itself. I occasionally change strings but they usually last a very long time.... As do many things if you take care of them.

I'm with Bowmania , i never use the string it comes with and i inspect the after i take a bow off the rack before and after i string it before i shoot it. I don't use a lot of wax because it get on my glasses when i shoot.

Cuz, I AM doing a lot more fishing nowadays, but I think I’ll keep the bow. :-). It’s the Marriah longbow and I’m just now working back up to weight on it after getting through some shoulder problems.

I have a bow that has the same string on it for the last 10 years and shot pretty regularly. It's B50 and has not sunk a bit since I first got it shot in, so to the B50 haters, I just smile. I take care of my stuff, unstring my bows and wax my strings. Your mileage may vary. FF materials are pretty darn durable. I don't see why you couldn't shoot that string at all. Now, rubbing it on a barbed wire fence will greatly reduce the lifespan of a string. Don't ask me how I know that.

D97 wears like iron. Keep it waxed,and it will last forever. I would be more concerned about the bow. String it at low brace, and pull it an inch at a time to get it bending again.

Pls examine carefully from 1 loop to the other and all points in between. Loop servings especially! See how worn those parts might be looking? BE SAFE / WELL & BLESSED BE!

I have a couple of the original Mountain Muffler D97 strings that are around 15 years old and still shooting.

Would agree about especially checking end loops, but also the serving, and the string for any fraying. Minor fraying can be sealed with wax. Don't know how long they last but a few have lasted longer than dirt, for the bows at my house. However, I still use old B-50 or similar and not fast flight strings as you are referring to, so mine would get old when they get too much stretch. If a bow has just been acquired, for me, it's automatically a new string. They don't cost much.

Thanks to everyone. This string is in good visual shape, no fraying, a little wear on the serving. I strung the bow today and took a few shots, everything felt fine. Will shoot it some more tomorrow. The loops are built up and they look good. I may re-serve it soon.

You can look at a string and it looks good to the eye but is wheezed and should be replaced. Usage, weather all abuses.

Patch of least resistance is change the string. I don't replace just one string I usually have spares to go around in case especially if your hunting a bow and can nick a string easily. Always carry a extra with you shot in of coarse too.

Cheap strings are cheap but not good ones set up and all tricked out. Plenty of wax on them with leather strobe a tad to burn in wax from the friction. Makes it look clean and more functional then globs of wax caked on and blocking up string groves.

I replace my strings twice a year. I shoot a lot, and the weather and conditions and dirt wears a string down quick.

I seem to change strings about every two years. I have gone longer but have had a couple strings break (D97) Both at the nock point. One was Just hanging on a peg and it broke!!

Depends on how often you wax them.

Surely must depend on use? If you did not use the bow-would last forever?

I know nothing of non stretch but I got an Assenheimer I made the string for to show donnie how to make flemish strings back in 88. Its b50 and still on the bow going strong. Its a 14 strand b50 on a 67lb bow.

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