You’re Ruining Your Bowstring (Most Archers Do This)

Most archers maintain their bowstrings the same way… but the way many people apply wax and burnish their strings can actually damage the fibers and shorten the life of the string. In this video I explain a simple rule that dramatically improves bowstring longevity: Burnish the string in ONE direction and always keep doing it that same way. Modern bowstrings are made from bundles of synthetic fibers. When you rub wax back and forth you repeatedly bend and lift those tiny fibers, which can create micro-abrasion and cause the string to wear out faster. I demonstrate the common mistake most archers make and show the correct way to burnish a bowstring so the fibers stay aligned and protected. This simple change can help your strings last longer and stay more consistent over time. Check out Kaminski Archery gear here and to check out Camps: https://kaminskiarchery.com 🏹 Gear Featured in This Video Natural String Wax: https://collabs.shop/vlllgz Wifler String Armor: https://collabs.shop/zuou28 Synthetic String Wax: https://collabs.shop/ayt9le W&W ATF-DX Riser – https://collabs.shop/o4ozkt W&W MXT-XP Limbs – https://collabs.shop/wu3tep Shotmaster Ben’s Rest: https://collabs.shop/5w7zhs AAE Gold Plunger – https://collabs.shop/rbftka Precision Tiller Bolts – https://usa.kaminskiarchery.com/products/precision-tiller-bolts Dampened Barebow Weight – https://usa.kaminskiarchery.com/products/dampened-barebow-weight RCore Grip – https://rcore.co?aff=5 (Use code KAMINSKI at checkout for 10% off) Disclosure: Some links above are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. ⸻ 🎯 Support the Channel Get perks, behind-the-scenes access, and help me keep making videos: 👉 Join YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYMJYC6hEKaaTXjzK4Y521g/join 👉 Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jakekaminski ⸻ 📚 Books, Coaching & More Browse digital downloads, vanes, precision gear, and my archery books: 🌐 https://jakekaminski.com ⸻ 📬 Send Mail or Gear Jake Kaminski P.O. Box 742 Micanopy, FL 32667 Note: Items sent cannot be returned. ⸻ 📩 Business Inquiries Please email me using the address listed in the channel’s About section. ⸻ 📖 Chapters 00:00 The Mistake Most Archers Make 00:17 I Used To Wax My String Like You 2:03 Why Waxing Your String This Way is Bad 3:25 Burnishing Your String is Even Worse 4:27 This Is How You Should Wax Your String