How to Tell If You Need a Rehair
What to look and feel for to know if it's time to have your bow rehaired
Bows can hang in the shop for years without needing a rehair. But hair does break and stretch, and eventually—though we don't fully understand why—stops engaging the string. Sometimes you can tell if it's time for a rehair by simply looking, other times it's a matter of feel. A bad-hair day can also be dangerous for your bow.
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