Maximum string twisting?

[fjasso]

My 60 " AMO recurve bow string just broke. I have no replacement for it, I only have a larger string which fits my 62" AMO recurve. My question is if I can twistthat string to make it fit my 60 bow or would it cause some damage to my bow or string?

Thanks in advance

[8upbowhunter]

It will take a lot of twists to take up 2" to fit your 60" bow. Probably won't hurt your bow but performance will suffer. I would just order another string for it or better yet learn to make your own string. There are lots of video's on the net that shows how to do it. I found the plans on Trad Gang to make a string jig and after watching a few videos and some practice I learned to make my own in a short while. I am sure the real pro's will chime in later with more advice.

[LBR]

If you have to twist it up 2", that's too much.  Going to look awful, plus wear prematurely.

Shouldn't damage the bow, but I do know of one bowyer who tried to blame the string (that he supplied with the bow) for a twisted limb...so if your bow is under warranty, I wouldn't even try it.

[Ken Sorg]

Your string will look like barbed wire twisting that much! Plenty of sponsors here sell them or your local archery shop will have one.

[DanielB89]

When you do order a string, go ahead and order 2.  It will cost twice as much, but you'll have twice as many.  Plus you'll save the shipping on the second one should you buy it later.  

I always encourage my customers to buy 2.  There is no substitute for preparation.  

I always think, what if i'm a mile in the woods and accidentally bump my string on a broadhead or something?  I'll either have a long walk out with a useless bow, or i'll have a spare string and string it up.

[Pat B]

FYI, when you buy a new string(or make) get two. Shoot one in then replace it with the other and save the first for a spare.

[fjasso]

Thanks all. It is a relatively new bow so That is why my extra string is for my other bow. I will buy two definitely. Which string would you all recommend for a Bob Lee Ultimate recurve?

[A.S.]

Originally posted by fjasso:
Thanks all. It is a relatively new bow so That is why my extra string is for my other bow. I will buy two definitely. Which string would you all recommend for a Bob Lee Ultimate recurve?

Check in to Brownell Fury for the material.  I have had wonderful results with it. It does not fuzz up as bad as some other materials, very low stretch, high performance, and very quiet!

[DanielB89]

Fjasso,

I am slightly biased towards HCBstrings.com.        

[LBR]

BCY-X for me.  The most stable and quiet material I've used.  SK90 Dyneema with 17% Vectran.  If you prefer a 100% Dyneema material, 8190.

[LBR]

[fjasso]

Yes Daniel,

My other bow strings are hcb strings. Which type (model)would you recommend?

FJ

[DanielB89]

I'm with Chad.  I personally like BCY X.  It is what i use on all my bows and don't have any complaints!  I have shot them in everything from below freezing to over 100 and have not noticed any stretch.  Not saying they didn't, but saying if they did, I did not notice.

[threeunder]

I purchased a bow from a guy a couple of years ago.  I won't tell the brand (but its one of the top 2 or 3 recurves out there).
The bow itself was a 10 out of 10.  When I looked at the string it was twisted a lot!  I mean way more than any string I've seen before.
Also noticed that the lower limb was twisted in the direction the string would have pulled it.

I can't definitely say the string did it, but I'm almost positive it did.

I worked with it a few times and its straight now.  Plus, it has an appropriate length string.

I'd just purchase another one.  No reason to risk it.

[Sirius Black]

I always replace the string on every used bow I buy.