Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
What material do you recommend for my bow?
Answer:
We recommend 452x for modern high performance bows due to it's stability and strength. On most other bows, we recommend BCY 8125 material made from pure Dyneema material. This makes the quietest and least likely to fuzz string for all around use. If your looking for something with less "fuzzing" we recommend 8125.
Question:
How many twists can be put into a bow string?
Answer:
ProString adjusts each string for the optimal number of twists at the factory. This ensures you will have an absolute minimum of peep rotation when you install your new string. If you need to, for setup reasons, you can add several twists to your cable or cables to get your bow into time or program. On your string, it is better to add a twist or two than remove any.
Question:
What do I need to do to my string at install time? How many twists do I need to add?
Answer:
We pre-twist each set at the factory, so you do not need to change this. If you need to fine tune your timing or program, we recommend adding or removing 1-2 twists to the cable. Once again, we pre-twist each set at the factory but if you need to fine tune your peep alignment, a ½ turn added will usually be enough. Do not adjust more than 1 time per 100 shots to allow the string to settle in between adjustments. Serving life will be drastically reduced if excessive adjustments are made, voiding your warranty.
Question:
What is the life of a bow string? And how do I know when it is time to change them?
Answer:
Strings are a normal wear item, think of it as normal and necessary maintenance, like changing tires on your car. You can run them until failure and then change them, or prevent trouble and do your maintenance before you miss the shot of a lifetime. String life varies with poundage and use a bow gets.
Very often target shooters get tens of thousands of shots from a string before it needs replacement. Most high end users replace all strings and cables every year to be certain they will not experience a failure at a critical moment. We recommend changing your set at least every 3 years. The longer you wait the bigger risk you run of failure.
Look closely at the string when you wax it, look for fuzziness, fraying, wear on your center and end servings. Look closely at the ends where they go over bumps and edges of the cam. Check for separation in the serving, when the serving actually gets gaps in it. Small areas of exposed strands on the outside of a tight radius can be quite normal however.
If your peep suddenly begins to turn to a different place, this may be a symptom of a broken strand. Replace any string with this symptom immediately as you will almost certainly do damage to your bow if it breaks completely!!!