How to String a Mathews Legacy Bow

A compound bow uses cams to shorten the length of the bow, making it capable of far more power than a recurve bow of similar size. Mathews began manufacturing compound bows in 1992, and produced the Legacy model between 2002 and 2004. Restringing a bow is necessary for periodic maintenance, but must sometimes be done in the field should the string happen to break.

Things You'll Need

  • Bow
  • Bow press
  • 91 3/4-inch Zebra ZS bowstring
  • String wax
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Instructions

    • 1

      Check the string for frayed threads and general wear and tear. Check the bow -- particularly if the old string snapped -- to ensure that the limbs, cams or riser are not damaged.

    • 2

      Place the compound bow in the bow press. Follow the instructions on your specific bow press to compress the bow. Techniques vary by manufacturer.

    • 3

      Lift the loops of the old string off the posts on the cams. Thread the string through the limbs, and set it aside.

    • 4

      Thread the new string through the limbs and around the cam, following the groove. Place the loops at the ends of the string onto the posts.

    • 5

      Release the bow press gently. The string is typically taut, with no slippage. Wax the string.