that's what i was doing with me 60# bow... lets just say, not one of my brighter moments... thats why usen my 70# bow... should have just switched the tie down, but noooo... one of them what was i thinking moments... on thee 60# bow it has cable then string in middle, didn't have bow press so used string an hooked on the extra cable ends, puled back loosened bow string, gave it twist or two, hopen ta salve problem, pulled back on other string ta rehook bow sting, an oppp's... some beach...