What is bow String wax used for?

What is bow String wax used for?

Waxing a string prevents it from fraying, adds a waterproof element – stopping water from getting between the strands – and retains twists. (If water gets in the string, the string gets heavier – and the arrow leaves the bow travelling slower, impacting on sightmarks and grouping.)

Is bowstring wax necessary?

Bowstring waxing significantly improves the overall lifespan of bowstrings. Regular waxing and good maintenance tips can help increase the life of your bowstrings.

What is Bow String Wax made of?

Our 3Rivers String Maker’s Wax is a special blend of pure beeswax and pine rosin for the perfect bow string wax. Preferred by Flemish string makers because of its inherent adhesion qualities. It is very tacky and perfect for holding strands together as you build your bow string.

How often should I wax bow string?

So, how often should you wax your bowstring? Some archers recommend to wax the bowstring every three weeks, but it will depend on how often you shoot your bow and the conditions. If you are shooting every day, than you could wax it once a fortnight. If shooting occasionally, than once a month will do.

Can you use candle wax for bow string?

Can you use candle wax on a bowstring? Using candle wax on a bowstring is generally a bad idea. This is especially true for modern strings on compound bows, as paraffin wax can degrade the synthetic fibers.

Can you use crossbow wax on a compound bow?

It will work. It has nothing to do with how much stress is on the string. It’s simply that crossbow strings are made of the same materials as compound strings; just more strands for the crossbow.

Can you put too many twists in a bow string?

Twist rate (twists per unit length) can also have a significant impact on string performance. Too few twists often makes for a noisier, harder to tune string, because any slight strand tension variability is amplified, and the string has less “give” to help with reducing noise and vibration after the shot.