zak123

My pro shop told me to use a bag, instead of my fingers, to wax my bow string. My pro shop usually gives good advice but this seems kind of strange. Could I do this?

KY_BOWMAN

WHAT KIND OF BAG DID THEY SAY TO USE?

zak123

ziplock

KY_BOWMAN

I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS. I HAVE ALWAYS JUST TAKEN THE TUBE OF WAX AND RUBBED IT ON THE STRING THEN TAKE MY FINGERS AND RUN THEM UP AND DOWN THE STRING. THE FRICTION GENERALLY PUTS THE WAX ON THE STRING EVENLY. I DON'T KNOW HOW A ZIPLOC BAG WOULD MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE, BUT THEY OBVIOUSLY KNOW SOMETHING THAT WE DON'T.

TreePhantom

Sounds like an idea--at least your hands won't get all grubby.

logs

I wax the string from the stick and then use a piece of tanned deer hide to rub it into the string. I can create some heat and the wax penetrates better. I can remember where I learned this but I've been doing it for over 40 years.

nubo

I agree with KY on this ,what's the difference fingers or bag ??????

nubo

zak123

A bag is much faster.

eujamfh

I just had this discussion the other day with my bow shop guy. I was told by a group to use the leather, some said get it real hot to get the wax in. Well, as a new guy, I fugured sounds good to me. LBow shop owner then told me that with Winner CHoice strings, belive he stated they were natural, needed less heat to get the wax to stick. As in, a simple finger rub does the trick vice using any other covering (which I assume you would use for two reasons - one to not burn ytourself or two to keep your fingers clean.

Leather is reportedly an ol;d trick - but I would say just don't over due it...

PABowhntr

Definitely go the leather route. I use an old leather tab to rub the wax into the bowstring. Eventually the wax becomes impregnated into the leather and makes for some very easy waxing. No mess on your hands either. I follow it by wiping off any excess wax with a soft, clean rag.