Tensions from a hot country to a cold country

[iancjw]

Hey guys,

I'm currently staying in Malaysia, but will be moving to San Francisco soon, and i heard that since Malaysia is a hot country, you should string a few pounds lower when i move to a colder environment...if not it will break easily.

Is this true?
My ideal string: BG80
Tension: 29lbs

thanks

[druss]

yes and no... it doesn't matter what the heat is outside, it matters what it is inside where you're playing.

There is not much of a temperature range in which most people are comfortable in. The one thing is that AC might be more common here... not sure though.

[hashdam]

yes thats true apparently chinese jr's string 28 during summer and 26 during winter

[iancjw]

mm ic...thanks for the info