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[Charlie Tango]

I have not shot my Pearson Rogue compound bow in 10 or so years.  The last time I shot I backed off the pressure and put it away.

Should I change the cables and string, and how often should I do this?

Also if there is any other infor that could help I would appreciate it.  I have recently changed jobs and can bow hunt again.

Thanks
Charlie Tango

[New Hampshire]

Since Im still a complete noob all I can go on is what Im told.  I have a friend who switches strings every 2 years or so NO MATTER WHAT THE CONDITION.  He says (as well as what Ive read) is that strings will stretch over time.  One guy even suggested keeping aside a special arrow that has a mark on it from when you put a fresh string on.  every now and then he will check the arrow and once there is something like a 1/2" difference  is when he changes it.
Cables, as Im led to believe, NEVER need changing (unless of course they break   .)
But again, this is not my experience, just what Ive read and been told.
Brian M.

[longwinters]

Hopefully you have a bow shop in your area that you can trust.  Take the bow into them and see what they think.  I really do not think you will have any problems.  Wax up the string and pull it back a few times.  listen for creaks etc...bring it back up to weight and ck it.  You should know by drawing it back if it is to long in draw length.

Long