Why new strings?

[PWGUNNY]

I can understand as strings wear, archers will replace them with aftermarket strings. I just read a post where the person wrote that it is common for many people to upgrade their strings when buying a new bow. What is the advantage to replacing the strings on my Z28 to a custom string?

[Pulse76]

My factory strings served me well. Used them for several months until I decided to get a tune up. Had customs put on at same time bow was tuned. There seems to be less peep twisting with customs and you can pick your colors. The servings seem to hold up a little better. I still have no separation anywhere and I've shot it quite a bit.

[Cajun Blake]

it's a matter of personal choice as factory strings work perfectly fine

the only downside is factory strings are only offered in 1-2 color combinations.

for those who like to add bling to their bows and color accessorize them, custom strings can be ordered in any color combination



also, if your buying someone elses' used bow (i.e. 2010 Pure) , it is considered new to you ..... then most ppl will buy a new bowstring and tune the bow for their DL and desired weight

[thumper]

The G5's on my 2010 and 2011 still look like new . Alot of people just like to change the color to personalize their bows .

[retrieverfishin]

Color change for me....

[PWGUNNY]

Ok, so it's more of a cosmetic thing than a performance enhancement.

[retrieverfishin]

I have had better wear as well, but again the main reason being cosmetics. What kind of bike is that in your avatar?

[Rgarbarino]

When Elite was using G5 strings I'd leave them on until they wore out then replaced with customs. This year on my new answer I replaced the strings almost immediately, the stock strings are pretty sucky now. Peep twist, serving wear and serving separation within the fist 20 or so shots. Most any good custom strings will be way better than any stock string. That goes for just about all bow companies, not just elite.

[PWGUNNY]

I have had better wear as well, but again the main reason being cosmetics. What kind of bike is that in your avatar?

that was my Yamaha 2004 FZ-6, sold it and bought a Yamaha 2007 FZ-1. Both bikes have been extremely reliable.

[retrieverfishin]

Very nice. I ride a 2007 BMW K1200R Sport. Nothing like the feel of the open road!