Compound Bow Questioin

[STAG556]

I purchased my first bow this season and I was wondering about the proper care in the off-season. Should I leave my bow set at the 65lb mark or should I tune it down a bit for storage? Most likely I'll keep it where it is and shoot continuously in the off season to prepare for next year but I was just wondering how you guys store your precious bows in the off season.

 

[redneckmedic]

Try to keep it from extreme temperatures. Keep the string waxed. Don't do any bow smithing unless you are trained in it. Decreasing the lbs is easy, but don't do a take down unless you are trained.

 

[redneckmedic]

Check this out......

The Care and Feeding of the Compound Bow

 

[langb29]

I was told to take it in to get the string removed if it's going to be stored for more than a few months, to take the pressure off the limbs. But I didn't see that in the article above. Does anyone else do that?
I would never try it myself, my cousin tried to with a bench vise he rigged up and ended up breaking a limb, ha ha.

 

[STAG556]

Oh man that sucks for him, well hopefully I'll be able to do more shooting than I think between seasons just to stay sharp on my contact points etc. Thanks for the info guys!

 

[z5843]

I just leave mine waxed up good and in climate control area or before you start shooting make sure it has had time to adjust to the temp where your shooting