Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How do I know what year my bow is?
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A: Select the model name of your bow here:
Then select the letters engraved on your mod here:
The bow year is: 2008
Note: If multiple years are listed this means that replaceable parts are the same for these years and this model. If you need a more specific year, please contact our Customer Service department.
- Q: Where can I find out the string and cable length of my bow?
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A: Based on your bow model, and the model year, you can find your string and cable lengths in our reference documents.
- Q: What module do I need for my draw length and where do I set the let-off post?
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A: Your draw length module is determined by the year and model of your bow. See our module and post setting charts.
- Q: Does my bow have a warranty?
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A: All BowTech bows not sold over the internet come with a non-transferable lifetime warranty to the registered original owner. This warranty protects against any failures of the product due to defects in material or workmanship, and does not include any damage due to abuse, misuse or modifications to the bow’s design. The following exclusions apply:
- Cable slide, cable and strings, hush kit, bearings, paint and/or hydrographic film transferred finishes.
- Damage caused by abuse, mishandling, dry-firing, alteration or modification to original product.
- Other excluded damages are those resulting from either loose mod screws or shooting arrows less the five grains per pound of draw weight.
The BowTech Warranty covers product purchased from Authorized BowTech Dealers. BowTech products purchased through the internet are not warrantied.
- Q: I need a warranty repair, what do I do?
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A: Take your bow to your local dealer, preferably the dealer you purchased it from. If that dealer is not available, please take it to your next closest authorized dealer. Find a nearby dealer here.
- Q: Where is my local dealer?
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A: Find out from our Dealer Locator.
- Q: My string and cables need replaced what should I do?
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A: Your local Authorized BowTech Dealer should perform any maintenance that requires a bow press — this includes changing your string and cables. Please note that although Center Pivot bows do not need a bow press to change string & cables, this maintenance should still be done by an Authorized BowTech Dealer.
- Q: What is the benefit of using BowTech factory made string and cables?
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A: BowTech utilizes the most state of the art string making techniques in the compound bow industry. We pride ourselves in giving you the most technically advanced bows out there, right down to the string and cables. BowTech strings and cables go through a 6 point quality check off on each and every piece. All strings and cables are pre-stretched over a set period of time, and then stretched again while serving to maintain the set diameter. What does this mean to me, you ask? By maintaining the designed string and cable diameters and lengths, they will sit correctly in the cam tracks and you can rest assured that you will maintain all the speed and performance potential of your BowTech bow.
- Q: Can I get custom colors if I use BowTech factory strings?
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A: Yes, BowTech offers most colors available from BCY. There may an additional charge for custom colors. Your local Authorized BowTech Dealer can talk with their sales representative about color availability and cost on custom color string and cables.
- Q: I heard about the quality of BowTech string and cable sets, can I get them for bow models other than BowTech?
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A: Yes, BowTech can make string and cables for just about any model out there. Have your dealer ask their sales representative about cost and availability.
- Q: Can I use aftermarket string and cable sets on my BowTech bow?
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A: Many aftermarket string and cable(s) sets are only “close” on the lengths and diameters. This can drastically slow down, affect the performance, and significantly reduce the ease of tuning your bow. Use of aftermarket string and cable sets, and failure of that product resulting in further damage, will void the lifetime warranty of your bow.
- Q: How often should I change my string and cables?
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A: String and cable life is susceptible to a couple different factors. The first would be how much you shoot your bow, and second would be how well you take care of your strings. We recommend you regularly wax your string with a quality silicone based string wax. Most strings will last thousands of shots. As a pre-season practice, inspect your string for cuts, abrasions and fuzziness. These all can be signs that your string and cable(s) may need to be replaced. When in doubt, take your bow to your local Authorized BowTech Dealer and they can assist you in getting new BowTech String and Cable(s) set on your bow, if needed.
- Q: What should come with my new 2009 bow?
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A: Your BowTech bow should include a packet containing your Owner’s Manual, BowTech decal, warranty registration card and information on other great products.
- Q: I am registering my bow, but where is my serial number located?
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A: Your serial number is located on the riser, just below the arrow rest mounting holes (berger button holes).
- Q: Where is the centershot of my bow?
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A: This can be set by measuring from the back of the riser to the arrow and then from the front of the riser to the arrow. Once this is equal, you are at the centershot of your bow. Keep in mind, not all bows tune at exact centershot due to the variances in arrow spine and your specific bow poundage. This is merely a starting point.
- Q: Where are BowTech bows made?
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A: BowTech bows are manufactured and assembled in Eugene, Oregon.
- Q: Are there any past models still available?
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A: One of your favorite prior year model bows may be available for purchase. Your local Authorized BowTech Dealer can contact their sales representative and check on availability and cost of any prior year models.
- Q: Can I get my bow built with a custom color combination?
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A: Your local Authorized BowTech Dealer can contact their sales representative and check the availability of a custom build. If available there may be a custom build charge applied. The sales representative can go over any applicable charges with your local Authorized BowTech Dealer.
If you have further questions, please contact our Customer Service department.