Tag Archives: bow string care

Bow String Wax: 7 Steps to Double Your String’s Life

Compound bow string and recurve limb close-up showing bowstring needing wax

Bow string wax keeps strands flexible, blocks moisture, and doubles string life. The 7-step routine, the right wax, and the mistakes that wreck strings.

When to Replace a Bow String: 7 Signs You Need a New One

Archer with recurve bow and stabilizer leaned against wall — bowstring care equipment

A compound bow string that started life at 60 inches stretches roughly an eighth of an inch over its first 200 shots and then keeps creeping. The peep rotates. The center serving fuzzes out. Eventually a strand pops — and by then you should have already replaced the string. Knowing when to replace a bow […]

Bowstring Wax & Maintenance | Waxing, Serving Repair & Replacement Guide

Archer drawing a bow outdoors showing proper bowstring tension and form

Learn how to maintain your bowstring with proper waxing, serving inspection, brace height checks, and replacement timing. Keep your compound or recurve bow performing at its best with this step-by-step bowstring care guide.