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Author Topic: Carbon Nock for Skinny String?  (Read 156 times)

Offline Rusty Snuffers

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Carbon Nock for Skinny String?
« on: May 06, 2013, 11:49:00 PM »
I have a skinny string that was gifted to me for my Black Widow and one on a long bow.  The standard GoldTip knocks do not stay put when the arrow is nocked.  Can anyone recommend a nock with a smaller opening than the std GTs?

Thanks in advance,
Rusty
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Offline beaunaro

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Re: Carbon Nock for Skinny String?
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2013, 12:21:00 AM »
You could try Easton nocks. I've found they fit a little tighter. Don't know if it'll be enough for ya.
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Re: Carbon Nock for Skinny String?
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2013, 02:25:00 AM »
You can also get larger serving and reserve your string. And you can pad under the serving to get it just right!

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Re: Carbon Nock for Skinny String?
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2013, 05:49:00 AM »
Yep, I would get it re-served, or at least wrap dental floss around the serving where the nock goes.

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Re: Carbon Nock for Skinny String?
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2013, 06:30:00 AM »
Yep,  layer or two of dental floss works wonders.
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Offline Rusty Snuffers

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Re: Carbon Nock for Skinny String?
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2013, 09:19:00 AM »
Thanks guys.

I was going to try floss as a fix.  I use it to make my nock points.  I just wasn't sure how to wrap it and tie it off in a way that will make a nice long (relatively) padding without it coming apart.  I guess a little trial and error is in order.

Rusty
Black Widow PSA V 48# @27"
Samick Deermaster T/D 50# @28"
Dale Dye Good Medicine 50# @27"
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Offline A.S.

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Re: Carbon Nock for Skinny String?
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2013, 09:23:00 AM »
Wrap the dental floss, then add a smear of superglue. That should hold it down.

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Re: Carbon Nock for Skinny String?
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2013, 02:36:00 PM »
I like the dental floss in just the area where the nock goes.

The way I like to tie them is pretty easy and lasts very well.

Cut a piece of floss about 10" or so.
Lay the bow on it's side.
Then tie it in a single overhand knot around the string in the middle of the floss. Tie it so the knot is on top.

Flip the bow over and tie another overhand knot so it lays right next to the first knot but on the opposite side of the string..always tie the new knot so it's on top.
Be sure to tie the knot the same way each time...ie right over left and under or left over right and under...just do it the same way each time.

Then flip and repeat until you like the length.
Once you get enough length of floss on the string, tie it off with a square knot.

trim the tails about 1/4"-3/8" long and melt them down with a lighter. Kinda press the ends in a bit while still hot and soft.

Finish off the knot with a drop of super glue if you want.
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Offline paoliguy

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Re: Carbon Nock for Skinny String?
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2013, 02:53:00 PM »
MY son has some Beaman nocks that stick horribly on his not-so-skinny string. Maybe those would be a better fit on your skinny string?

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