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Offline BrokenArrow

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String Length for short bows
« on: October 15, 2014, 06:06:01 pm »
As a rule of thumb what should the string lengths be for short bows that are 53,54,55, 56 and 57 inches NTN with a 6 inch brace height assuming no recurved tips and slight string follow? How much longer should the strings be for recurved tips?
I order then from 3 Rivers Archery.

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Offline bushboy

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Re: String Length for short bows
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2014, 06:32:35 pm »
3" for straight limbed,4" for recurve is a estimate.if it's a little long it can be twisted for ajustment.have to be careful twisting a string to much or it will break down rapidly.
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Offline bushboy

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Re: String Length for short bows
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2014, 06:39:59 pm »
Making your own strings may be an option?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: String Length for short bows
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2014, 07:16:06 pm »
Make your own strings with a bowyers knot on the bottom and they will fit any of them.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: String Length for short bows
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2014, 03:08:37 am »
Honestly, learn to make you own, you won't regret it
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