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ADVICE REQUEST - FF string damage on older bow
« on: December 29, 2021, 05:16:36 PM »
Hi All,
I have had a 70's vintage Bear Kodiak Hunter 60" AMO 50# for the better part of a year now (Serial: KT35132) and been shooting it religiously with a FF flemish twist string. I recently found out that was a risky combination because of the age of the bow, and so I checked the nocks for wear and, sure enough (and to my horror), there is the beginning of a groove being cut into the material. I love this bow. It shoots like a dream, even with my long draw. I killed my first deer this year with this bow. I want to take care of it as best as I can and shoot it for years and years to come.

A) Is there a good way to reinforce the damaged area? I have included pictures.  I thought of putting just a drop of super glue over the area. Is that crazy/stupid? Any better suggestions?

B) I tried switching to B55 and, while I think it feels gummy and weak compared to FF, I could get used to it, but my biggest problem is with string creep. It won't stop. After I shoot it a couple of times my brace height is different, even after a period where I thought it was  "broken in". Any tips on getting B55 to settle in?
 
C) I really like the feel of the FF strings compared to B55 and I've tried to pad the loops of my FF string with some yarn (see picture) Do you think this will work to help mitigate the risk of FF? Anyone have experience doing anything like this?

Any advice or input from some more experienced people would be greatly appreciated!




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Re: ADVICE REQUEST - FF string damage on older bow
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2021, 07:43:05 PM »
You can glue a overlay on that V and you will be OK
Get a B-50 string
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Re: ADVICE REQUEST - FF string damage on older bow
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2021, 08:01:04 PM »
Mad Max, thanks for the advice! what kind of overlay do you think?

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Re: ADVICE REQUEST - FF string damage on older bow
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2021, 08:47:21 PM »
Fiberglass would be the best to use.
Maybe we could send you a short piece.

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Re: ADVICE REQUEST - FF string damage on older bow
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2021, 08:51:12 PM »
I have several clear and color pcs of glass, and can mail it first class envelope . Just need an addy unless Mark is wanting to clean shop...  :biglaugh:
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Re: ADVICE REQUEST - FF string damage on older bow
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2021, 09:13:45 PM »
I have several clear and color pcs of glass, and can mail it first class envelope . Just need an addy unless Mark is wanting to clean shop...  :biglaugh:

Yes it would be easy to send. :thumbsup:
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Re: ADVICE REQUEST - FF string damage on older bow
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2021, 02:52:16 AM »
That would be amazing! y'all are so nice! I'm in Houston, Texas.

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Re: ADVICE REQUEST - FF string damage on older bow
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2021, 07:00:04 AM »
If one did not want to add a layer of thin glass , would building the divots up with CA glue, sanding it back down and polishing it work?

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Re: ADVICE REQUEST - FF string damage on older bow
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2021, 11:40:52 AM »
Depending on how much you want to put into it I think epoxy some glass on there and a good sanding job would be best, the ca glue might work but a good epoxy will be better if you go that route, I've made knock's by tape damming around the tips and pouring epoxy then sanding to shape and it works fine, you can even add color to the epoxy if you want.

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