Newb Question - String Twist

[Brandi]

Do strings have to have twist in them?  I tried to install some paracord string silencers on my bow but they pretty much exploded and scattered in the wind after 6 shots.  When I put them in I noticed there wasn't very much twist in my string.  I know nothing about string twist (good or bad) so I didn't think anything of it until my silencers disintegrated.  I watched some videos and saw everyone's strings had a lot of twist in them. 

My brace height is within the manufacturers recommendation (6.75" to 7.5").  Should I put as much twist as I can until reaching the edge of the brace height recommendation?  Will adding twist change my nocking point?  If it does I'll have to take it somewhere to get it adjusted because I don't have the stuff necessary to do it myself.

[mahantango]

Is the string Flemish or endless loop? Flemish need twists to stay together, roughly one twist per inch at least . This will hold silencer's in place as well. Endless don't need as many twists and don't hold silencer's as well unless they are twisted up pretty good. The twists are used to adjust brace height within reason and if you can't reach the optimal brace then the string is the wrong length. Remember, all strings stretch, Dacron more so, and will need adjustment after the first hundred shots or so..

[mahantango]

Also, twisting shouldn't really change nock point, but nock point adjustment is part of the tuning process and should be learned. Nothing to it. Look up tie-on nock points.

[Brandi]

It's the string that came with the bow, I don't know anything about strings so I have no idea what it is.  It's a Martin Saber TD if that helps.

[Brandi]

I did research and looked at some pictures and I'm pretty sure it's an endless loop string.  I'll add some more twist.  I'll make sure I stay within the recommended brace height range.

[Orion]

Or, just leave the brace height where it is if you bow is shooting well at that brace height and just tie on your string silencers.  Weaving them between the strands of the string isn't the only way to install them. 

[mahantango]

FWIW, and you'll get differing opinions on this, but I'm my experience most recurves perform best at near the upper end of the recommended brace height. Especially if your form is less than perfect.
Also, I'd be surprised if that bow came with a Flemish string. Probably endless, so if not twisted enough to hold your silencers then tying them on works fine.

[Brandi]

The bow is shooting well as it is from my limited experience.  Looks like I'll tie them in place.  Many thanks 

[PrimitivePete]

We have a very generous archery season in NY- Long Island where I can basically be out there from October 1st till January 31st, I don't see the need for further time. What could help is better access to locations but I understand how difficult that is given the proximity many locations are to homes and businesses. This isn't Kansas lol

[Brandi]

We have a very generous archery season in NY- Long Island where I can basically be out there from October 1st till January 31st, I don't see the need for further time. What could help is better access to locations but I understand how difficult that is given the proximity many locations are to homes and businesses. This isn't Kansas lol

Pete, I think you posted in the wrong thread.  You probably already realized that but thought I'd make sure.