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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on November 13, 2016, 04:37:36 pm

Title: String groove
Post by: DC on November 13, 2016, 04:37:36 pm

Is a string groove on a recurve necessary? Advisable?

Title: Re: String groove
Post by: bradsmith2010 on November 13, 2016, 05:14:29 pm

it would depend on how wide the limb is,, and how much recurve,, but I think its a good idea on most,,

Title: Re: String groove
Post by: Pat B on November 13, 2016, 05:36:26 pm

I agree with Brad. If the belly of the recurve is flat and the string runs perfectly down the center it probably isn't necessary. I always do it just in case. If the string slides off the limb it can reverse the bow and really cause problems.

Title: Re: String groove
Post by: PatM on November 13, 2016, 06:05:48 pm

If it contacts it, why not? Plus it's lighter.  ;)

Title: Re: String groove
Post by: DC on November 13, 2016, 06:15:24 pm

Thanks guys, I was just thinking in print.