After all that, I measured my brothers bow (marked 62", 29#) and found his string length was 58 inches and I measured a bow length of 64".9 abr 2016
What size string does my bow need?
Measure its length from string groove to string groove. Once you know the bow's length, you can determine your bowstring's length. If you shoot a recurve, your bowstring is usually 4 inches shorter than the bow's length. If you shoot a longbow, the bowstring is 3 inches shorter.18 jul 2017
What length of string cord do you need for a string bow?
Recurve and Longbow Strings Measure its length from string groove to string groove. Once you know the bow's length, you can determine your bowstring's length. If you shoot a recurve, your bowstring is usually 4 inches shorter than the bow's length. If you shoot a longbow, the bowstring is 3 inches shorter.18 jul 2017
What string do you use for bow string?
The modern material of choice is a waxed polyester string: Dacron B-50. It comes in large spools and is about the diameter of thick dental floss. Depending on the strength of the bow, you will want to use 12-16 strands of Dacron B-50.3 ago 2020
What is the best material for a bow string?
The best bowstring material, particularly for non-compound bows is arguably High Modulus Polyethylene (HDPE). This is commonly known, commercially as Fastflight or Dynema. It virtually does not stretch and is very light.
How many strands should a recurve bow string have?
The most commonly used number of strands is 12 strand B50 string , which provides a balance between size, weight, strength, and nock fit. Bigger 14 strand B50 strings are mostly used on heavier bows as well as where the extra weight of the bowstring acts as a slight damper to make shooting more consistent.
How many twists should a recurve bow string have?
on average 12-15 twists is good in a string .. gives it a nice round feeling when you slide your fingers up and down it with eyes closed.. this is just and average.. 51 twists is way to many when you unstring your bow the string must look like a coil spring....26 feb 2011
Should I twist recurve bow string?
Putting in twists will make the string effectively shorter (think about twisting up a piece of string) which will increase the brace height; taking twists out will effectively give you a longer string and therefore smaller brace height. To do the tuning – start with the lowest sensible brace height and shoot 3 arrows.30 may 2014
How many shots does it take to stretch a bow string?
To break in new strings you'll need to shoot them 100 to 200 times to ensure they've finished stretching. After breaking in your strings, return to the pro shop for a final tuneup and timing inspection.22 jun 2018
How many strands does an Olympic recurve have?
Registered. 16, or 18 strand BCY 8125 is the standard set up for Oly recurves of that poundage.1 feb 2012