New string length

[acollins]

If I order a new custom string do I order exactly the length it is on my bow with the brace height correct, or slightly longer to give me some play to twist it to my brace height.

Thanks.

[Danny Rowan]

Depends on the bow. Give the string maker the AMO length of the bow, recurve or longbow, and actual string length.

[Piratkey]

If the sting maker use pre-streched material order exactly the string lenght that you have on you bow at the correct brace height.
At least,it's what I do.

[Alexander Traditional]

I always order just a bit smaller. It seems like no matter what the string will stretch just a little.

[katman]

Originally posted by Danny Rowan:
Depends on the bow. Give the string maker the AMO length of the bow, recurve or longbow, and actual string length.

x2

[LBR]

Go with actual string length.

Properly made, you should be able to twist-untwist for fine tuning.  More than likely you'll need to adjust it some, especially if you are changing string materials or even strand count.

[frank bullitt]

For the sake of the maker,  give them what they ask for!

Don't try to over think them on this.

"Measure twice, cut once"  

[Burnsie]

Originally posted by Alexander Traditional:
I always order just a bit smaller. It seems like no matter what the string will stretch just a little.

X2 - usually about 1/4 to 1/2" less.  You will always get a little extra stretch and I like adding as few extra twists to the string from how I receive it as possible.

[katman]

Listen to Chad he makes a quality string, he will also need recurve/longbow, string material/strand count, flemish/endless and type of nock for serving size.