[RecurveArcher99]

my string is in need of a good wax, but i dont have bow string wax, could i use a plain candle wax rubed into a cloth then onto the srting or straigt on to the string?

thanx darius

 

[celticgladiator]

i would go get some bow string wax, either the natural beeswax or one of the synthetic types. i have never heard of anyone using candle wax, don't think it would hurt it but then again i don't know what else they put in some of the candle waxes either. there may be impurities in it. i'm sure someone will know more about this than i do and offer some advice but i would say just wait and get to a bow shop and buy some designed for your string.

 

[RecurveArcher99]

i would go get some bow string wax, either the natural beeswax or one of the synthetic types. i have never heard of anyone using candle wax, don't think it would hurt it but then again i don't know what else they put in some of the candle waxes either. there may be impurities in it. i'm sure someone will know more about this than i do and offer some advice but i would say just wait and get to a bow shop and buy some designed for your string.

well i woudl but the closest shop is like 45 min from me, and well seeing as iam only 16 i cant acctuly get myself there, and my moms picky about goign long distances]

but thanks, i will wait for more replys

 

[Brandeis_Archer]

Seconded. Wait for some good stuff. Beeswax works just fine for Dacron strings, which is what I suspect you have if you're shooting a Ragim.

Best option would be to get some proper bowstring wax though.

 

[celticgladiator]

well i woudl but the closest shop is like 45 min from me, and well seeing as iam only 16 i cant acctuly get myself there, and my moms picky about goign long distances]

but thanks, i will wait for more replys

check and see if your mom will order some online for you. its not very expensive, alot cheaper than replacing the string anyway. good luck.

 

[archeryal]

I think I've seen proper bowstring wax in WalMarts, sporting goods and similar stores.

 

[Old Hoyt]

If your string is Dacron you could use Chap Stick - the original, non colored scented, etc. I've seen bow hunters & Trad shooters use it for their strings, cables & anything else that squeaks or rubs.
If you're end up at WalMart for it though - check the sporting goods section for the real thing.

 

[dsoy1998]

I use SEAL-TITE Bowstring Wax from Bohning Archery

Seal - Tite is a silicone based lubricated bowstring wax that works great for my bowstring. I apply the wax routinely to my string and head for the woods. :wink:

 

[RecurveArcher99]

check and see if your mom will order some online for you. its not very expensive, alot cheaper than replacing the string anyway. good luck.

hahah wont do that ither:tongue:

some days i hate my life:tongue:

 

[RecurveArcher99]

thanks for all the help

i apreciate the imput,

but i will use bees wax for now till i can get to the shop and buy some

 

[Old Hoyt]

Bees Wax will work fine

 

[apostolis]

Bees wax is fine. I have used it for years without problem. Also in hard times I've used candles that I got from the local convenience store, again with good results. This is with both Dacron and Fastflight/8125 strings.