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Author Topic: Over Twisting a string problems  (Read 193 times)

Offline Caleb Andes

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Over Twisting a string problems
« on: April 28, 2012, 10:47:00 PM »
Hey guys I got a new string and it has stretched to get back to my desired brace height I have to twist it. What are some problems with or potential problems that occur when a string is over twisted? What constitutes a string being over twisted?
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Offline Steelhead

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Re: Over Twisting a string problems
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2012, 01:11:00 AM »
One twist per inch is about the perfect length.I have strings that have more twist than I would like and do use them and they work fine though.Ideally I like 1 twist per inch or a tad more.You may possibly not impart as much energy to the arrow with an overtwisted string and its gonna be a smidgeon heavier than a string with less twists to maintain the proper brace height because of the additional uneeded length of the overtwisted string.

Offline katman

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Re: Over Twisting a string problems
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2012, 06:08:00 AM »
Add that its over twisted if it curls up on itself when removed from the bow. Also a skinny string with a lot of twists can take a while to settle back to length when the bow is restrung.
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