Pre-Stretching a New String

[Zbone]

Been doing this archery stuff for over 45 years and can honestly say this is the first I've ever heard of pre-stretching a string, although I am aware of stretching them with heat or friction heat.

Part of the nostalgia of traditional archery is checking your brace and nocking point height every so often and maybe giving a twist or two to know you're in tune...8^)

Ironically have never had a problem or issue with a bowstring all these years until this past season.

Had a fast flight material type (sorry don't remember exactly what FF material grade, because I'd had it for years), but anyhow, it always seemed a little long and would have to twist it a few times or so a year to bring it back to correct brace.

Well it was wound tight (tighter than any other I'd ever hunted with).

Anyhow, I had wool puff silencers on it and on the way to stand got them all burred up. Like I had done hundreds of times in the past, drew about a third draw or so and kinda plucked or dry fired it to flick some of the burrs off.

Well this time there was a loud crack, and I thought I'd been shot...8^) The string had failed and almost broke in two. Scared the crap out of me. I thought the bow blew up, but fortunately, and luckily, no damage to the bow.

Worst thing, it ended my hunt that day because I was in the field with out a spare string. I never carried a spare because I'd never had one fail before,,, and it was peak rut at the time and I was not happy...8^)

It was the first string that ever failed on me in my life, but lesson learned - if they are to long, do not twist them "tight" to shorten... Get an another shorter string,,, and carry a spare if its peak rut...8^)

[Shakes.602]

Oh I HATE When That Happens!!  

[Bud B.]

I make a string.
String then to the bow.
Put the bow's back on the floor with limb tips up and press down on the limb tips. You can feel the stretch.
Serve and shoot.

[Bud B.]

Disregard...wrong thread.  Mouse clicking issues and I don't even drink!!