Questions and Answers
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(Q) 1. How long does it normally take to make a Custom Bowstring?
A It usually takes 3 to 8 business days but during the hunting season it may take up to 2 to 3 weeks to get your order made and shipped out. It pays to look at your equipment and order ahead of hunting season so there is not much of a waiting period to get your new strings.
(Q) 2. What is the differance Between Astro Flight and Xcel?
A Next generation Bowstring Material
- No Creep- 20% Stronger- Fastest Arrow Speed- Durable- Stable- Soft Shot- Performs like a combination material- 100% HMPE. XCEL has unmatched stability and amazing speeds in a combination material. It also offers an extremely soft and quiet shot. It is made from 1/3rd Vectran and 2/3rds SK&% Dyneema.
(Q) 3. Which material offers the greatest speed increase?
A Astro Flight offers the greatest strength per strand. And for speed usually a increase of 3 to 4 fps is standard but some bows have had an increase of almost 10fps after proper timing.
(Q) 5. Can I use Xcel or Astro Flight for both string and cables?
A YES you can, both materials have outstanding strength and stability.
(Q) 6. What is a Tri color string? 3 seperate strings in one?
A NO, a Tri Colored string is a string that has 3 different colors on one string.
(Q) 7. Why do you offer so many options?
A We offer so many options because we want our customers to have the same options we ourselves would want to choose from.
(Q) 8. What is a Buss Cable?
A A Buss Cable is the cable on your bow that connects to either the top or bottom cam and on the other end it connects to the outer bushings on the axles and on some bows inside the limbs next to the cams or they can be installed in a slot cut into the limb tips.
(Q) 9. What is a Control Cable?
A A Control Cable is a cable that has no split on either end like the buss cable has. The control cable connects to the top and bottom cam and NOT to the axle pin bushings located on the outer limb tips. This cable looks like a bowstring without the center serving.
(Q) 10. What type of maintenance does Brownell materials require?
A It is very important to wax your bow strings and cables on a regular basis but this is often the most neglected step in maintenance. Brownell wax is formulated to be compatible with all bow string materials. If you shoot a lot or your bow is exposed to the elements, wax at least every two weeks. Never expose your bow to extended periods of extreme heat such as in a closed vehicle during the summer months.
(Q). 11. How often should I replace my strings and cables?
A. This will depend on several factors such as cam design, shots fired and regular maintenance. With good maintenance a target or 3D shooter should replace the strings and cables every year and the average bowhunter every two years.
(Q) 12. What is Pre-Stretching?
A. Pre-Stretching is where we put your string on a stretching machine and remove any slack your string will have so when you put the string on your bow its perfect and ready for your tuning to get your proper draw length and shooting style.. Strings may still require a shoot in period.
(Q) 13. What is the best string for Hunting and Target?
A. Astro Flight and Xcel are without a doubt the best string materials for all shooting situations from Target to Hunting to just shooting with friends.
(Q) 14. What is your Warranty Policy.
A. Your new bow strings are warranteed for 1 year as long as the strings are installed correctly and your cams and bow are in in good working order. Defects in the cams or modules and some center serving sepeartion when used with metal jaw releases. And problems arising from old or dirty cable slides and peep sight installations are not covered by our warrantee.
(Q) 15. After I install the new string and cables will I have to worry about timing?
A. Yes you will, every bow will need to have a little tweaking done to them to get the cam or cams set as close to what is called perfect timing. This will help the bow to shoot at its best performance level.
We at Extreme Bowstrings are not responsible for the following. Damage done to strings, cables, servings, bow and self during installation. Any damage done while installing peep sights or any other modifications done to the string or cables. Injury to bow or self from Strings or cables breaking due to the bows poundage and low arrow weights and dry firing the bow. And general mis-use of the products.