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Title: Over Twisting a string problems
Post by: Caleb Andes on April 28, 2012, 10:47:00 PM

Hey guys I got a new string and it has stretched to get back to my desired brace height I have to twist it. What are some problems with or potential problems that occur when a string is over twisted? What constitutes a string being over twisted?

Title: Re: Over Twisting a string problems
Post by: Steelhead on April 29, 2012, 01:11:00 AM

One twist per inch is about the perfect length.I have strings that have more twist than I would like and do use them and they work fine though.Ideally I like 1 twist per inch or a tad more.You may possibly not impart as much energy to the arrow with an overtwisted string and its gonna be a smidgeon heavier than a string with less twists to maintain the proper brace height because of the additional uneeded length of the overtwisted string.

Title: Re: Over Twisting a string problems
Post by: katman on April 29, 2012, 06:08:00 AM

Add that its over twisted if it curls up on itself when removed from the bow. Also a skinny string with a lot of twists can take a while to settle back to length when the bow is restrung.