When to restring a bow

[n8thegr8]

Since we don't have an archery section, I guess I ask this here. I have a PSE Silverhawk that I've had for about 10-11 years. I've never changed the string/cable. I don't shoot it that much, and I've probably fired around 1000 shots or so through it over the years. The string doesn't look freyed, but the serving is freying where the arrow nocks. So, should I get it serviced?

 

[AllOut]

Yes
You should restring/cable your bow at least every other year. If you shoot a lot (which you said u don't) then a new string/cable every year.

 

[AllOut]

I'll add a little more to that...
What you can't see (you said it looks good) is stretch. Once a string/cable stretches so much it will put your bow out of tune/spec. You can add more twist to your string/cables to put it back in spec but you can only do that so much. You don't want to go over to many twists. Serving as your said, usually wears the most and is visible, especially in points where it runs over angles on the cam(s).
String/cable sets are cheep, look at them like changing the oil in your truck.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

I agree with Allout.

 

[n8thegr8]

Thanks guys. Any recommendations on where to get new string/cable? It's kind of a basic bow, so I don't really need anything fancy.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

H&H, Oklahoma Archery, or Arrowhead Archery all in OKC. What brand of bow is it? Some pro shops may have to order a string if it isn't a brand they carry.

 

[AllOut]

Order it yourself
Look up Vapor Trials they make great strings.
452X with Halo Serving is what I use, plus you can pick what ever colors you want LOL

 

[n8thegr8]

hrmm....judging by the price of those strings, I might just get a new bow. IIRC, my dad only paid like $150 for this thing, and it looks like they're only worth around $100 in decent condition now. Kind of like printers and ink cartridges I guess, lol. Thanks for the info.

 

[AllOut]

Ya a good string set is usually around $60-$100 I think I paid $80 for the Vapor Trial string I ordered.
You can always keep shooting the one you have til it breaks... But trust me, I've had a bow come unwound at full draw. It ain't no fun!