[Castle1911]

Hi - I've got a Ripcord on my 06 Bowtech Old Glory. I've owned it since May this year and have shot probably just under 1,000 arrows through it. The string on the Ripcord is frayed to the point that it looks like it is about to snap. The fraying is right where the cord enters the housing.

2 quesitons - 1) Is this normal? I was hoping to get more shots out of it before I needed to worry about the string. 2) Does anyone know how to change the string, and if it is even possible to do without sending it back to the manufacturer?

OK - I think that was three questions, but any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Mark

 

[JJ57]

Hi - I've got a Ripcord on my 06 Bowtech Old Glory. I've owned it since May this year and have shot probably just under 1,000 arrows through it. The string on the Ripcord is frayed to the point that it looks like it is about to snap. The fraying is right where the cord enters the housing.

2 quesitons - 1) Is this normal? I was hoping to get more shots out of it before I needed to worry about the string. 2) Does anyone know how to change the string, and if it is even possible to do without sending it back to the manufacturer?

OK - I think that was three questions, but any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Mark

I have a 2005 Constitution and just changed the cord on my ripcord drop away. It was an easy fix. I used the D-loop material that they sell in most archey shops in the little packages. There are 2 screws that you need to remove carefully on the side plate. The plate will want to turn as you remove the screws. Under the plate is a spring with 2 different ends. Make note of how it is facing when you remove it. Take out the old cord and make sure you put it through the small piece of metal that goes in the slot. Melt the end as you would a D-loop and re-thread it in the housing. I have found most of the abrasion occurs just outside of the housing where you fasten it to your cable. I guess this is caused because of too much of an angle being used where you are attaching it to your bottom cable either serving it in or using the little football that Ripcord give you for ataching it to your bottom cable. I have found on the bowtechs it is easier to attach it through the cable slide [there is even a hole already there for this purpose] and just put a small knot on the back side. On the bowtech's this will give you a straighter line in drawing back the cable and has worked perfectly on my constitution for thousands of shots. Just my 2 cents and what has worked for me. Hope it helps. JJT

 

[jcmorgan31]

Not too bad.

I got one the other day from a guy on here. I changed the cord myself and it wasn't too bad. Just pay attention when you take the plate off at where everything is and how it is routed.

Justin

 

[heavy dart]

Hi - I've got a Ripcord on my 06 Bowtech Old Glory. I've owned it since May this year and have shot probably just under 1,000 arrows through it. The string on the Ripcord is frayed to the point that it looks like it is about to snap. The fraying is right where the cord enters the housing.

2 quesitons - 1) Is this normal? I was hoping to get more shots out of it before I needed to worry about the string. 2) Does anyone know how to change the string, and if it is even possible to do without sending it back to the manufacturer?

OK - I think that was three questions, but any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Mark

That's not normal.I estimate 45,000 shots over 3 years through my Ripcord.The string is wearing at this point and does require replacement,so thanks for the good timing on this post(I was wondering how to change the string as well)I guess I can't complain after so many shots with this rest,but it seems to me the addition of a simple shoe lace type eyelet at the housing where the string enters would do away with this problem altogether, regardless of the bow or set up.

 

[Viper69]

I have the Ripcord on my Trinute and I too attached it to the cable slide and it works great. No sign of wear yet. Im glad to hear about how may shots people have shot the Ripcord without any problems. I dont consider the rope wearing out a problem. A problem is when the rest wont lock in the up position or wont drop. I love this rest so far but I am concerned that it will fail at the worst moment. But I guess that can happen to anything.

 

[njshadowwalker]

Simple trick....have someone hold the rest up via cord.....use heat for a split second to take care f the frays/....then use wax on the cord. Itll buy you some time...Otherwise its a very simpoly fix to change the cord.