taking my string completely of and putting it back question

[canuck4570]

to carry my take down recurve if  I completely take off my string is there a way to  keep it stored in my case so when I put it back on the bow it will have the same number off twist

[Bill Turner]

There is a way, but can I explain it, that is the question? Here goes. Slide the top loop thru the bottom and then slide the bottom loop thru the top and lightly cinch down. Like you, I'm always concerned about having to retune my bow in the field, so I seldom break my take down bows completely down unless traveling by plane. Even after following the above directions I would always check my bow settings before heading out for game, 3-D, etc. Hope this helps. Good Luck.    

[rraming]

If you have to do it that way - take two paperclips and put the through the middle of the string towards the ends (not the loops) then attach both paperclips to a piece of hard paper, cardboard etc. and then fold the string up. When you unfold the string, they will have the same twist because they are still hooked to the cardboard piece. Attach the string a fire away - seems easier to just use a ruler and adjust back to desired brace height but what ever floats your boat. Happy shoot'n !

[macbow]

Like Bill said. If you put one end inside the other loop then clamp,with a clothes pin or small paper clamp it should not be,able to untwist.

As insurance I also put a pin stripe on my arrows that lines,up with a,mark on the bow. This is a easy way to check if brace has,changed.

[Caboo]

Run one loop thru the other loop then run the first loop the second and pull tight. No need for clips etc... email or pm me your email address and I'll take a picture and send you.

[Ric O'Shay]

Originally posted by Caboo:
Run one loop thru the other loop then run the first loop the second and pull tight. No need for clips etc... email or pm me your email address and I'll take a picture and send you.

Exactly the way to do it. I will not untwist and you don't need clips.

[canuck4570]

thank you Ric O'shay and Caboo

Caboo PM sent.....fro pics

[canuck4570]

forgot to mentioned

Like Spark in star trek used to say

VERY INTERESTING

[CKeth]

These guys already gave you plenty of ways to handle the string. Here's another thing that will serve as a double-check: mark your arrows for brace height. Just give them a line of cresting if you do that or in sharpie if you don't where the back of the shelf lines up on the arrow.

Edit: Had I read closer, I would have seen that Mac already suggested this same thing. C'est la vie.

[canuck4570]

CKeth
 
I build my arrow so thank for the tip    will foo

[canuck4570]

one more thing

if I read correctly there is a loop that is bigger on a flemish string....so this help put back the loop where it belong so it wont mess up the nock hight?

if not I sill mark it with a sharpie

thanks

[CKeth]

Yeah, usually the bottom loop is a closer fit to the nock and the top one is a little larger so it can slide down the limb when you unstring it.

[Ric O'Shay]

Originally posted by CKeth:
Yeah, usually the bottom loop is a closer fit to the nock and the top one is a little larger so it can slide down the limb when you unstring it.

X2 - Also, if the serving is on properly, your nock point will always be a little off center and closer to the top end on the serving. This is a good indicator of the top and bottom of the string.

[canuck4570]

the more I get into trad the more I realized that there is much more science to it then I thought

love it.....
will be asking more questions ,,,, waiting for my Hoyt buffalo
35#   62 inches....   bow wont be here before 1 month
trying tu put all the pieces together to have a good start,, tuning and so on.....

[Ric O'Shay]

Originally posted by canuck4570:
the more I get into trad the more I realized that there is much more science to it then I thought ..

Not that much "science", only tricks of the trade. But, it is only when you learn the trade that the tricks become obvious.

Just remember, learn the trade and the tricks will take care of themselves.

Danny

[canuck4570]

Ric O'shay

I see we have something in common

retired police officer...

thank for for tips....

[Ric O'Shay]

Yes sir. 1966 - 1986 Some of the best and not so best       times of my life. Mostly the best!

[canuck4570]

1966 to 1999

same here  good time

now enjoying life good remaining days....

[damascusdave]

I am still not a good enough shooter to tell the difference a couple of twists will make to my tuning...I mostly just focus on shooting lots

[canuck4570]

according to the saying
its mostly to quiet to bow
may be its does something else as well