Why Wax Your Bow String?
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...
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.)
Should I wax my bow string?
Regardless of what kind of bow you're using—a recurve, a compound, a longbow, or any other kind of bow—it's a very good idea to wax your bow strings. It will help you maintain your bow, and because it can strengthen the bow string, it can make archery a little bit more safe.
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Do you wax fast flight bow string?
Yes make sure you wax the entire string including the ends. It will help protect the string.