Storing a bow in the off season
07-24-2007, 07:17 AM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: New York
Posts: 76
Storing a bow in the off season
I just checked on my bow, was gonna do some target shooting to stay in shape.
It's stored in my basement which is cool - and due to recent construction - quite damp. My bow is in a hard case with foam, but is it bad to be sitting in these damp conditions for long periods of time?
Thanks.
It's stored in my basement which is cool - and due to recent construction - quite damp. My bow is in a hard case with foam, but is it bad to be sitting in these damp conditions for long periods of time?
Thanks.
07-24-2007, 07:32 AM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: Storing a bow in the off season
Prolonged exposure to dampness will cause rust and corrosion on any exposed metal. I'd leave it out in the sun for a few hours to cook excess moisture out of the nooks and crannies as well as from the string and cables. Then I'd take the bow to the shop and have it taken apart and inspected, cleaned and lubed.
Once you've got that done, follow txjourneyman's advice.
Once you've got that done, follow txjourneyman's advice.
07-24-2007, 06:28 PM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: NW Illinois
Posts: 697
RE: Storing a bow in the off season
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
Try not storing it and shooting year round. Its good for you and good for the bow. When you get it out wax the string well.
Try not storing it and shooting year round. Its good for you and good for the bow. When you get it out wax the string well.
07-24-2007, 10:17 PM
#8
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: IL
Posts: 1,269
RE: Storing a bow in the off season
ORIGINAL: Greg / MO
This has always worked for me. This way, I can walk into my shop, grab one and go shoot it.
This has always worked for me. This way, I can walk into my shop, grab one and go shoot it.
Man, that is one beautiful rack. . .
......bow rack!!
