Stringing longbow

[Steiger3208]

I just purchased a selway stringer with the rubber block on one end. The sales person said that you can use it on all bows. After opening the package and reading directions it says for recurves only. Does anyone else use this style on longbows? Or what's your thoughts.
          Thanks, Wes

[chanumpa]

Hello Wes,Is this the one that has the large nylon pouch for the bottom limb,rubber block on the top limb?If so,you are good to go.As long as the bottom limb tip cant get away and will go over the tip,it will work.Check out the Bearpaw stringer.My personal fav.

[Sockrsblur]

Wes I have that one too, works fine. only time to really use caution is when some condensation forms on bow from temp change ie coming into the warm cabin on a cold day. can cause it to slip. Jim

[jsweka]

Yep.  It will work and it will last ya a long long time.

[Canadian Idle]

You have to be careful with real narrow limbs with this type of stringer, as the rubber (block) can slip to one side or the other. I won't use this on my ACS bows because they have convex profile limbs. Instead, I use the type of stringer with a pocket on each end that the limb tip fits into. I think it is called the Webster Stringer and it works great for these longbows....Lloyd

[Hermon]

Originally posted by chanumpa:
Hello Wes,Is this the one that has the large nylon pouch for the bottom limb,rubber block on the top limb?If so,you are good to go.As long as the bottom limb tip cant get away and will go over the tip,it will work.Check out the Bearpaw stringer.My personal fav.

This also describes the recurve stringer.  Go to the Selway website and look to see which yours looks like.  I would not use the recurve stringer on a longbow.

[Alan Coe]

Selway is perfect for Recurves but I prefer a Webster for longbows.

Alan

[treehermit]

I have two Selway stringers...one for my longbow and one for my recurve.  The only difference between the two is the length of the cord.  As long as I don't mix them up, they work fine.

[Flying Dutchman]

I use the stringer from Thunderhorn. Works on all bows and it is the best stringer I ever got. And you won't break the bank. I almost forgot: the people from Thunderhorm are just great   !

[JamesV]

I would not use that type of stringer on ANY bow. I think it puts too much stress on the limb with the rubber block. The stringer I use goes over both limb tips and pulls equally on each limb.

[Hermon]

Originally posted by treehermit:
I have two Selway stringers...one for my longbow and one for my recurve.  The only difference between the two is the length of the cord.  As long as I don't mix them up, they work fine.

Go to the Selway website and look at both stringers.  The pouches for the lower limb are totally different between the two stringers.  I still say I would not use the recurve stringer for a longbow.

[donw]

i use stringers that are made for longbows on longbows.

most manufacturers include or have available, stringers for their bows that are made for their bows.

i would contact the bow mfgr/boyer for recommendations.

JMO...   :cool:    

[Brock]

Use a selway for recurves only on recurves....and their longbow only for longbows.

usually for longbows I do the push pull but use a stringer if they have heavy reflex.

been using them since they were first offered for sale and never had a problem with them on any bow.

[White Falcon]

I don't unstring my bows!

[Sam McMichael]

The warranty on my Hill Wesley Special lasted about 3 minutes. That is how long it took me to open the box and string it using the step through method. I have never had a problem doing this with longbows, but I always use a stringer on recurves. I use the Selway stringer for that.

[Reaper TN]

X2 on the Webster stringer.  I can use it on recurves and longbows. I have a Selway too, works fine on my recurves.

[The Whittler]

I use a Black Widow or Webster stringer for recurve or LB. they both work great.