Fraying cable

[keahunter]

i have a Barnett Wildcat c5 that I got last year.  I took it out a month or so ago to make sure it was still sighted in and it's perfect.  I just took it out yesterday to start getting stuff ready for Saturday and I noticed that the cable under the rail is frayed a little.  seems like one strand came undone.  After looking on line a bit I see that there is a cable slide that some bows didn't come with (like mine) that could prevent this.  I wrote to Barnett and am waiting for my response.  In the meantime, I think I'm going to have to get new cables...any suggestions for a shop to get them put on near Roxbury?  Second question, with just one strand that seems frayed, am I doomed to miss opening day or do you think I can use the bow but just get the cable replaced as soon as possible?

[Devil Horns]

My uncle has the same crossbow and has to replace the cable about once a year. He doesn't shoot that much either.  I think it is the nature of the beast.

[keahunter]

Once a year!?  That's nuts!  I'd get rid of the bow before I had to replace the cables once a year.  

[runum n gunum]

I think you will be fine but get replaced a soon as you can. are you up in the Roxbury area now Keith? Look up Andover Hunt and Fish they will hook you up.

[Devil Horns]

I mistyped and think I misread your post. He replaces his string once a year. He has bought a new crossbow and the Barnett is his backup now. He is shooting a Bowtech 380 now. Good Luck!

[keahunter]

Thanks!  I actually did call Andover!   i'm hoping that it will last me this Saturday without blowing up in my face and then i'll get it changed.  Barnett is actually going to send me a cable slide.  

[Axiom]

• Don't do it man.. A broken strand is a lot more serious than a simple fray.. you're asking for trouble...

[keahunter]

Hey Cory, just wanted to say that I got new cables and string from Andover and the guy, Rob couldn't be nicer.  Thanks for the heads up