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ok have a question I use to use mossy oak sting wax which is pretty firm I was happy with it but when last shopping I bought some scorpion venom which is far softer and has a bit of a greasy feel which Is actually better for the string
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09-15-2013, 08:58 PM
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Both will do he job, I prefer scorpion venom, then after the waxing is done I wrap a piece of dental floss fairly tightly around the string and slide it down the string, u will be amazed how much extra wax is in your strings..
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09-15-2013, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by chironomidkraut
Both will do he job, I prefer scorpion venom, then after the waxing is done I wrap a piece of dental floss fairly tightly around the string and slide it down the string, u will be amazed how much extra wax is in your strings..
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thanks for the tip ill give it a try
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09-17-2013, 08:17 AM
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The dental floss trick works great, but try it before rewaxing. It'll get rid of all the nasty dirty wax. Then put on a fresh coat!
I've tried/stress testing with 5 or 6 different budget waxes (<$10) where I purposely tried to wear the string. String Snot came out on top in my books.
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09-17-2013, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by HoytAlpha35
The dental floss trick works great, but try it before rewaxing. It'll get rid of all the nasty dirty wax. Then put on a fresh coat!
I've tried/stress testing with 5 or 6 different budget waxes (<$10) where I purposely tried to wear the string. String Snot came out on top in my books.
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cool thanks
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09-18-2013, 06:30 AM
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The dental floss trick works great, but try it before rewaxing. It'll get rid of all the nasty dirty wax. Then put on a fresh coat!
I've tried/stress testing with 5 or 6 different budget waxes (<$10) where I purposely tried to wear the string. String Snot came out on top in my books.
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dental floss after too, your string will only absorb so much then u are left with access on there, best to get it off
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09-25-2013, 03:35 PM
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 Scorpion Venom also has a string cleaner that cleans the string nice and shinny from dirt and old wax then conditions it...then one can put new wax of choice on...prevents build up...
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09-25-2013, 05:16 PM
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tried the dental floss or in my case braided fishing line wow what a lot of crap on that string i think ill be looking at that string cleaner too
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09-26-2013, 09:18 AM
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tried the dental floss or in my case braided fishing line wow what a lot of crap on that string i think ill be looking at that string cleaner too
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yup its amazing..biggest mistake people make is waxing strings where strings roll on cable guard rollers, cams and idler wheels...I have seen build up so bad it caused mistrack of string on draw...
FYI- its ok to wax serviongs also besides bare strings...prevents slipping or serving seperation actually ...just dont wax as stated above...
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09-26-2013, 07:31 PM
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cool thanks for the info got another ? it looks like my sting is riding on the left side of both cams not down the center of the grove should I be getting it looked at
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09-27-2013, 08:05 AM
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cool thanks for the info got another ? it looks like my sting is riding on the left side of both cams not down the center of the grove should I be getting it looked at
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Sounds like slight cam lean...wouldnt be a bad idea to have it looked at...
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cool thanks for the advice ill have to find a bow shop soon
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09-27-2013, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by L.O.S.T.Arrow
yup its amazing..biggest mistake people make is waxing strings where strings roll on cable guard rollers, cams and idler wheels...I have seen build up so bad it caused mistrack of string on draw...
FYI- its ok to wax serviongs also besides bare strings...prevents slipping or serving seperation actually ...just dont wax as stated above...
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How do you wax serving were it doesn't contact cams, idlers, or roller guards? Thats the whole purpose of it
DO NOT wax serving it is unnecessary and will only attract dirty and grime to the serving....
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09-27-2013, 07:20 PM
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lost I think I saw that you have your own shop or work at one you in ed or ca
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09-29-2013, 09:40 PM
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Why wax string?
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09-29-2013, 10:59 PM
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from every thing ive read it make the string last longer it keeps grit from getting in the string and shredding the string
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09-30-2013, 08:22 AM
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How do you wax serving were it doesn't contact cams, idlers, or roller guards? Thats the whole purpose of it
DO NOT wax serving it is unnecessary and will only attract dirty and grime to the serving....
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Waxing the serving ends can prevent slipping or seperation...it does no harm ..if done correctly it is heated by friction and works its way into the string and serving...of course as mentioned before dont get carried away..
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09-30-2013, 08:22 AM
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lost I think I saw that you have your own shop or work at one you in ed or ca
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We are in Wainwright
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09-30-2013, 08:27 AM
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Waxing the string works in several ways...one it prevents the string from drying out and fraying...which will lead to damage...
waxing string also adds to speed of bow slightly...cuts down string noise...
waxing string will cut down on wear and damage...
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09-30-2013, 11:05 AM
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Thanx didn't mean to hijack, got wax didn't know why.
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Thanx didn't mean to hijack, got wax didn't know why.
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No problem here, thats how we all learn by asking questions...
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This was great info..... cheers
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10-03-2013, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by L.O.S.T.Arrow
yup its amazing..biggest mistake people make is waxing strings where strings roll on cable guard rollers, cams and idler wheels...I have seen build up so bad it caused mistrack of string on draw...
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I like getting new strings with serving over the areas that roll on my cam and idler, however where the draw stop on my cam hits the string, I'm noticing heavy wear into the serving, and it is even starting to make a flat spot on the string itself.
I replace as necessary, positive it's just from drawing aggressively lol.
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