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Groundpounder
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figuring out string length
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December 26, 2008, 06:42:00 AM »
hopefully this is ok to post here. I started to write about this pearson lonbow under the collectors/history section to see if it was worth salvaging now im thinking i would like to try to do just that. this bow had no string it measures as near as i can tell on the outside 67.5 " on the inside 67.25 inches and from inside string notch to string notch 65". what would be the proper length string to order? ive read that heavier poundage bows have more string strands im guessing this dosent go over 50# if it would only happen to be 35-40 would it still be wise to go with the heavier# string? thanks again in advance for all your info and suggestions
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Orion
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Re: figuring out string length
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December 26, 2008, 10:08:00 AM »
Measure along the back of the bow ( the side you can't see when shooting it) from nock to nock. Your tape measure must follow the shape of the limbs. Then, order a string that is 4 inches shorter than that measurement. A 14 strand dacron string will cover the weight ranges you're guesstimating. Good luck
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O.L. Adcock
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Re: figuring out string length
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December 26, 2008, 10:56:00 AM »
I'd go 3" shorter, you can make a string that's too long work by adding twists but there is nothing you can do with one that is too short other then get another string....O.L.
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Bill Carlsen
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December 26, 2008, 08:12:00 PM »
What OL said.
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Orion
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Re: figuring out string length
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December 26, 2008, 08:25:00 PM »
I agree.
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Groundpounder
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December 26, 2008, 09:25:00 PM »
Thanks guys for all the info looks like ill be getting a string three inches shorter than the bow.
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portugeejn
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Re: figuring out string length
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December 26, 2008, 11:03:00 PM »
I use a cloth tailor's tape to measure because they follow the contours of the bow better. The only drawback it they are usually only 60" or so. You have to mark and measure the rest of the bow if it is over that. 3" less than what you measure would be good for the longbow. Like OL said, you can always twist it up if it is too short. A flemish twist string will work better for you than an endless loop string (if the bow you have is what I am guessing it is.)
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