Recurve string

[220 Swift]

So on a takedown recurve should one leave it "strung" or take it downfor storage ?


When taking it down how important to restring it with the exact same amount of twists in the string

How important is it to have the recommended brace height. I have twisted my string a bit and i am still 1/2" short. String is new and so is the bow.

Thanks

[petew]

you can leave it strung, but not in a hot car, Always shoot it at the correct brace height.

[220 Swift]

I have twisted the string 20 times andstill am short that 1/2"

Is the string too long?

[Hydro1]

I never leave my string on. No reason, just dont.
If you have twisted it that much then yes its too long. (i think)
I twist my 3-5 times.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Twist rate (twists per unit length) can also have a significant impact on string performance. Too few twists often makes for a noisier, harder to tune string, because any slight strand tension variability is amplified, and the string has less “give” to help with reducing noise and vibration after the shot.

On the other hand, too many twists may reduce performance and may lead to a string which is more prone to stretching with use. With that said, strings can work well with a fairly wide range of twists, for example for a 68” string, anywhere from 20-60 twists will produce acceptable results as long as the bow’s brace height (string height) and correct. Generally more twists will slow the bow slightly and produce much less noise, while fewer twists will add a tiny bit of speed, but potentially more noise.

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Neil

[The Flint&Fly Guy]

Thank you for the great info, lost arrow.

[Hydro1]

Originally Posted by L.O.S.T.Arrow

Twist rate (twists per unit length) can also have a significant impact on string performance. Too few twists often makes for a noisier, harder to tune string, because any slight strand tension variability is amplified, and the string has less “give” to help with reducing noise and vibration after the shot.

On the other hand, too many twists may reduce performance and may lead to a string which is more prone to stretching with use. With that said, strings can work well with a fairly wide range of twists, for example for a 68” string, anywhere from 20-60 twists will produce acceptable results as long as the bow’s brace height (string height) and correct. Generally more twists will slow the bow slightly and produce much less noise, while fewer twists will add a tiny bit of speed, but potentially more noise.

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Neil

Who said you cant learn something on AO!
I guess im doing something wrong...
Thanks Neil.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Just to add...Hoyt recommends that a modern synthetic (Dyneema, Fast Flight, etc.) string for a high-performance bow have not less than 15-20 twists with a suggested maximum of 1 twist per inch of string length. This promotes a rounder, more consistent string for a recurve.

On keeping the bow strung...bows with modern laminate limbs such as the take down I am asuming..as Pete stated there shouldnt be an issue much like a compound...

Wooden bows however if not being used I would unstring if not being used...

Neil

[220 Swift]

thanks for your replies