Stringing a longbow

[TheFatboy]

I push on the handle with my knee. Anyone else who does this?

[30coupe]

Huey, are you left handed? I am right handed, so I do just the opposite when I push-pull my longbows: left hand pushes the string while the right pulls the bow at the riser. That way if the string lets go or slips, the limb isn't headed right for my face.

For recurves, I wouldn't do anything but use a stringer. It is way too easy to twist a recurve limb with any other method IMHO.

[Oliverstacy]

For some reason I'm not always the swiftest of foot so to say so I use a stringer all the time.  I have a Selway longbow stringer and a Selway recurve stringer and use them exclusively, figure I have way too much money wrapped up into bows to screw one up by not using one.

Just my 2 cents…

Josh

[JeffersonD]

Can someone post a link to what a stringer is because I can't find anything on it or where to buy one.

[huey]

30coupe I am right handed I don't really pull on the riser, mostly just push the top limb. I do stay clear or try to. There's a video on the legends, Howard Hill shooting in camp that shows one of them stringihg a takedown doing it your way.I don't know how to and links to a post sorry.

[Curveman]

The smartest, safest, way is to use a stringer and I do. They're light weight. The use of tools is a sign of a higher intelligence!    :D  

Try the skokum from Alaskan Bowhunting Supply.

[Tim Fishell]

http://www.3riversarchery.com/Bow+Accessories+Stringers_c46_s210_p0_thumb.html

Here ya go.  Pretty much every style of stringer out there.  I have pretty much used every style and they all work.

[TheFatboy]

I have a Limbsaver Longbow Stringer from Selway. Came with the bow. But I'm not sure if it will hold... just tried, and it feels like it's stretched to it's limits, even when the stringloop is several inches from the tip.

Does anyone else have a similar stringer, which they have had any good/bad experiences with? The last thing I want, is a snapped stringer and a twisted - or broken - limb.

[Tim Fishell]

I have the same one and have never had problem stringing bow up to 65# with it.  I think they are rated for much more than that.  You should not have a problem with the stringer.  

One other thing to remember here is a lot of bowyers are not stating in their warranty that if a stringer is not used then the warranty is void.  Just something to keep in mind.

[jcar315]

I have a Selway string too. On my 60#+ bows what is stretched to the limits is ME while trying to string the bow. I would not string one of my bows without a stringer. A cheap insurance policy for your bow.

[TheFatboy]

Thanks. I feel a lot safer now  

[GingivitisKahn]

Push-pull for me.  I like recurve stringers but don't really trust longbow stringers.

[jhg]

I use a stringer on both my 42# and 62# longbows. And I 'm a stud!

But what do I know, I'm new to this Trad stuff...

Joshua, enjoying a newbies lack of fixed notions.

[Mockingbird]

Most bowyers' warrantees are rendered null and void if you do not use a stringer.

Killdeer...I wonder if I will get in trouble if I log Mockingbird out and commandeer his computer...  :rolleyes:    :D