Bow Stringing Question..................

[INstickbowguy]

Always wondered this.....does it matter if you use 2 feet seperated or just one foot ? I do both......and also....how critical is it to have your feet that even...kind of hard to see when stringing by yourself.....i figured it doesnt have to be precise because when you put tension on the stringer both limbs begin to flex......i think the key is just using a stringer period....opposed to other methods.....am i correct ? Thanks

[Shawn Leonard]

Yup, ya should always use a stringer. I like two feet but I have used one the key is to try and get in the center to put equal amount of bend in both limbs. Shawn

[Golden Hawk]

I do it both ways also. Like Shawn says which ever method you use try to be centered and flex both limbs equally.

[INstickbowguy]

not sure if im always centered but i try....im sure im off a little more to one side or the other.......but i dont think its a issue....right ?

[INstickbowguy]

ttt

[McDave]

The reason for using two feet is that it creates a sharper angle between the stringer and the bow.  For some bows, this makes it easier to string, as the stringer is more out of the way.  Some stringers, such as the one that comes with BW bows, are designed to be used with two feet and are so long it would be difficult to use with only one foot.  If it is easy for you to string your bow with one foot on the stringer, that's fine.

[INstickbowguy]

Main cocncern was having more of the stringer between one side of the limb and foot opposed to the other side...

[McDave]

Try to get them even, but as long as you are exerting a downward pull and not a torqueing pull, don't worry about it.

[Mike Burch]

Hey Jake,

Like said above, I use one foot and keep it centered and flex both limbs equally.

The stringer I'm sending with the Griffin, you can do it either way.    

Mike

[INstickbowguy]

would be pretty hard to get any torqe pulling issues with a stringer.....maybe the step through method though....but thanks

[INstickbowguy]

thanks raw hide....some bows and some stringers opt for 2 feet....its just  i watch some people sometimes and they are fairly close....but they may have 6-7 inches more one one side than the other....dont think its a issue.....everyone does it

[INstickbowguy]

For instance...notice there is more of the stringer on the right side than left...excuse my art skills....lol

[dosbow56]

If you hold the bow at the handle and let the string droop, it's easy to see where the middle of the string is. If using one foot just step there, if using 2 feet, use waypoints on the bow looking straight down through it to the string. You'll be pretty close to having equal lengths on each side. Or if you hold the center of the bow at your belly button and your feet are equally spread, just rock back on your heels, lift your tows and slide the string under. Presto! your centered.......

[Deadsmple]

I too do it both ways, it depends on how long the bow is. For some reason it seems easier for me to string a longer bow 68" and up with just one foot on the stringer. Anything shorter I prefer to use two feet. Never really gave it much thought why I do it like that it just works out thay way.

[fingers]

So the method of putting the bottom limb tip against the inside of your right foot and left hand on the upper limb while pulling the handle is a bad method? Hey, I'm somewhat new to longbows so it's an honest question.

[Jason Jelinek]

I think the push-pull method you describe is a good way to string a bow and I do it to all my longbows.  It takes some practice.  I haven't had a longbow limb twist because of that yet.  I've done it with some recurves but a bow stringer for a recurve is much better.  Most bowyers recommend you use a bow stringer for all bows.

Jason

[Rufus]

Just a thought, make sure your stringers be in good condition. Being in the middle of all that when one breaks is plum scary.
------------------------------------------------- The Kingdom is within you and it is outside you.

[The Whittler]

I use two feet for recurve and one foot for long bow. Alan

[Van/TX]

I used a stringer once about 20 something years ago just to see what it was about.  It scared me to death    I haven't used one since    I figure If I can't string it then I have no business shooting it  :p  ...Van