Silly bow string question

[dogmatik]

I can't say I am much of a bow hunter anymore, it's just to blankin hot down here. However, I got drawn for just about the easiest deer spot in Florida. Here's my question.
Do I need to replace my bow string?

I have an old Matthews Z max that I bought from a friend, he had just had the limbs replaced under warranty and we replaced the string and all. This was 15 years ago. Yes 15. The bow hasn't been shot 100 times since the string replacement. It has never sat in heat or weather. It has been in the case in my closet with me taking it out maybe once or twice. The strings been waxed and all. It appears to be in perfect shape. Just not a bow guy.

Thanks

 

[dogmatik]

Hmmm maybe 12 years...lol

 

[TheAirMan]

I would. The string can appear to be fine but still have stretched and the bow could be way out of spec.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

I replace strings at the most every 2 years. The material, while looking okay, can and will deteriorate over time. It is just not worth the risk IMO to not replace it every few years.

 

[lung-buster]

I would replace the strings, it's not worth risking blowing it up and possibly getting hurt.