I keep my strings waxed regularly and I don't know why, but I have always only waxed the string part and not the serving. A buddy of mine waxes the entire string including all the serving area.
What do y'all do??
What do y'all do??
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Just he string, not the serving her!
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No, I do not wax the serving.Comment
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Just the string here.Comment
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Just the string.Comment
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The whole string even around the cams.Comment
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Funny. I was just doing some more research last night about wrapping wool around the string vs using mole skin. There was a bunch of statements about wax getting on the moleskin and some folks saying they don't wax, etc. Well that led me to look at waxing recurve strings and quite a few folks indicated they waxed the serving as well. I was told not to wax servings (especially on a compound where it is served where it runs over the cams.)
I thought about asking here, but figured I'd just follow my usual regimen which is just wax the exposed strands. Glad you asked.
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then how did you take that picture?Originally posted by Bisch View PostWe don't have cams!
Bisch
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The manufacturers recommend that you not wax the serving. Reason being, it can build up on a cam.
Btw, how're you doing?Comment
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Only the string here.Comment
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String only here.Comment
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Ok, I can see that on a compound, but what about the nock area serving? Just curious why you wouldn't wax this? I've never done it, just wondering "Why not?"Comment
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There are four main reasons for using wax on a bowstring.Originally posted by jpbruni View Post
1. To lubricate the fibers and prevent "fiber to fiber" abrasion
2. To help keep the "bundle" of strands together (as in Flemish Twist)
3. To maintain and extend the life of the string
4. To help prevent water absorption
While it won't "HURT" the string or the serving it can cause the "release" to be a bit sticky if you use beeswax. Other than that; there is simply no reason to wax the center serving.Comment
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