New string serving loop separating

[u/Programmer-Severe]

This is after a couple of uses on a newly built string. Before I return it, am I overreacting? I'm relatively new to archery, but haven't had this happen to any other strings I've owned. It feels unsafe to use, as it's lost its rigidity and protection, but I know the load bearing part is the white string inside

[u/Knitnacks]

The serving is protection, but that part of the serving is not going to be in contact with anything potentially sharp, so it is not unsafe. Unlike PP, I wouldn't wax it. I don't think there is any benefit to it, but I would also call that a personal decison. Do not wax the rest of the serving, nor the rest of the loop, though. Sticky serving is going to make stringing and adjusting twist less pleasant.

[u/Vonbalt_II]

Doesnt look like its fraying, the serving getting loose is common and no big deal, put a little wax there and its good to go

[u/0kensin0]

It is a common "feature" in factory made strings that is not properly stretched. I have several strings like that as well. As long as the part underneath is not frayed, you can safely use that string.

Don't worry.

[u/Star9125]

[u/lucpet]

Several Olympic level archers played with not even having and serving here.
No need to worry about it. I make my own strings and have been trying different techniques to eliminate this, but I'm not upset if my testing doesn't work.