Questions and Answers
(Q) 1. Why do you use Brownell products instead of Bcy?
(A) With our extensive testing over and over we here at Extreme Bowstrings wanted to have the best string and cable combination on our bows to get the best performance out of our equipment. So only the best materials on the market have been choosen to be used in making our strings for you. There reputation for Stability in heat and cold and increase of speed are second to none on the market and the same goes for our servings we use to wrap them. And the final nail in the decision making was how the strings and cables looked and felt before and after our testing.
(Q) 2. What is the differance in Ultra Cam and Xcel?
(A) Ultra Cam is made from 56% Vectran and 44% Dyneema giving it outstanding Strength and durability with the lowest creep factor available on the market. 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) XCEL offers the greatest strength, usually a increase of 3 to 4 fps is standard but some bows have had an increase of almost 10fps.
(Q) 4. If the Ultra Cam and XCEL have the same diameter why is there such a differance in the strings?
(A) The differance is in the materials used to make each string, Vectran is a heavier fiber and Dyneema is lighter. So the more Vectran in the string the heavier it is causing it to be a little slower.
(Q) 5. Can I use Xcel or UltraCam for both string and cables?
(A) YES you can.
(Q) 6. Which material is stronger?
(A) UltraCam has a breaking strength of 119lbs per single fiber and Xcel has a breaking strength of 102lbs per fiber. So in a finished string the Ultra cam is the strength winner.
(Q) 7. 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) 8. 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) 9. 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) 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. 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. How often should I replace my strings and cables?
A. This will depend on several factors such as cam design, shots fired and maintenance. With good maintenance a target or 3D shooter should replace the strings and cables every year and the average bowhunter every two years.