Let's face it whether you are employing a recurve compound or crossbow one of the main parts of all them is the cord. The bowstring is has many functions nevertheless the main purpose of the cord would be to draw back the limbs of the bow making it possible to shoot an arrow


One of the most important things you must remember is that the bowstring is consistently being put under enormous levels of pressure whether you are actually drawing on the bow or whether it is just sitting there. It goes without saying then that the cord after a while will eventually need replacing


When your cord needs replacing, thus how do you know? Here are a few signs to watch for this enables you to know when your cord to change :


String Affray - Now I am not discussing several minor frayed strands in some places along the cord, this can be regular and will be repaired by rubbing some bow wax into the cord, no I am talking about cords which look just like a fowl has tried building a nest within it. This is really a definite sign that fibrils will start breaking on you soon.


Strand breakage - This sign is quite self explanatory yet, I am going to say that whether or not you have 2 or 1 strands that are broken nevertheless the remaining cord is in good shape, you may still be able to shoot as standard, nevertheless it is necessary that you simply maintain an eye out for any further strand breakage. (Use your very best judgment here)


This can occur as the cord periods, if the bow sits for an extended amount of time or is not waxed and up -kept often. What can occur is that the strands may actually become dry and start to appear divided and loose fragile and rotted, this can cause some major issues as the cord could snap and cause injury to you personally as well as damage to your bow





Should you take good care of your bowstring and keep integrity and its durability with maintenance, proper storage, and bow wax your cord can last quite a long time and supply you with hundreds of shots.