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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on July 05, 2017, 12:01:15 pm

Title: Kids bow strings
Post by: DC on July 05, 2017, 12:01:15 pm

I'm making a bow for my grandson. It's about 5#. Obviously 1 strand of FF would be strong enough but a bit thin. What do you guys use for kid bow strings?

Title: Re: Kids bow strings
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 05, 2017, 12:27:47 pm

I make them fat strings, its comfy on oftentimes bare fingers and it will last forever. Plus the arrow nock grabs on and wont let go. Just makes it more fun for care free kids.

Title: Re: Kids bow strings
Post by: aaron on July 05, 2017, 01:26:31 pm

I use a thin paracord

Title: Re: Kids bow strings
Post by: Springbuck on July 08, 2017, 11:01:13 am

Polyester drapery cord is what I usually use.

Title: Re: Kids bow strings
Post by: Knoll on July 08, 2017, 11:11:11 am

Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on July 05, 2017, 12:27:47 pm

I make them fat strings, its comfy on oftentimes bare fingers and it will last forever. Plus the arrow nock grabs on and wont let go. Just makes it more fun for care free kids.

Excellent point.

Title: Re: Kids bow strings
Post by: Blayne on July 08, 2017, 04:55:22 pm

Just make a regular string, only shorter:)