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Interesting disclaimers on Hoyt's tune charts

1.1K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by  Livingstonlane  
#1 ·
Was looking for the string and cable lengths for a Carbon RX-7 Ultra, because I need to make a new string for one, with a few cut strands where the peep is tied in. I originally set it up and tuned it, and would never have cut strands at that location (or anywhere else, for that matter). So, he finally admitted that he messed with the bow and cut the strands sliding the peep up and down repeatedly to find the right position (we had already established that before I started setting it up).

So, while going through Hoyt's tune chart for this bow, I see this disclaimer down at the bottom of the PDF:

"After Market String Warning
Warning: Never move, remove, or add additional string weights to your Hoyt bow’s string or cables. String weights are specifically engineered for weight and location to ensure correct
operation of your bow. Alterations to string and cable speed weights could cause your bow to break or malfunction and cause serious injury or death.
Warning: Never use aftermarket strings or cables on your bow. Aftermarket strings and cables may not be suitable for replacement on your Hoyt bow. Hoyt cannot guarantee that the
materials or the manufacturing methods used by aftermarket string and cable manufacturers will be suitable for use on your Hoyt bow. Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious injury or death to yourself or bystanders. Only Genuine Hoyt or Fuse branded strings and cables should be used on your Hoyt bow."

After Market String Warning
Warning: Never move, remove, or add additional string weights to your Hoyt bow’s string or cables. String weights are specifically engineered for weight and location to ensure correct
operation of your bow. Alterations to string and cable speed weights could cause your bow to break or malfunction and cause serious injury or death."

At this point in time, with many archers swapping out the stock strings from the get-go, do they really believe that their Fuse strings are the best for their bows, and that aftermarket strings are going to mysteriously blow up? C'mon, gimme a break!! I know, I know, they have it on there for liability issues. In my opinion, Fuse strings suck. They make their center serving diameter too freakin' big and the arrow nock takes too much force to snap on.

On the positive side, I do like their new line of bows with tri-track cams.
 
#2 ·
I have always used the stock strings on my Hoyt’s and if I replace them I use Hoyt strings. I have no complaints about there strings.
 
#3 ·
Nothing wrong with using their stock strings. I make strings where the nock snaps on just right so that it won't drop off the string, but if you tapped it lightly, it will. That's what you want if you don't want to lose arrow speed, or have tuning issues with the grabby serving.
 
#4 ·
That disclaimer is all about liability. The fact of the matter is not all aftermarket stings are better than the stock strings, and they don't want to have to honor the warranty if somebody uses substandard components and the bow breaks.