am contemplating putting on a new string for this season, OK, I am PROCRASTINATING. Of course I want the new latest best. I get excited of things like Zebra etc. But what is/are the best and what has it done for you? Cost?
Yes, my string may be old but it works and so long as the poundage is the same do I need to change? It looks ok to me, I keep her long lines all waxed up and stroke them gently w/ TLC.
Was going to do a poll thingy to so people could list top 2 or 3 choices for a new string but don't think able to.
Posts: 132 | Location: MA | Registered: 30 December 2004
Fancy, pretty stings just cost more. As long as the material is the same, it doesn't matter what the color is except the price. I had to buy and change the strings on a friends bow that doesn't have steel cables. I was shocked and could almost buy a new bow. I got them from the manufacturer and saved a bundle for him but after market strings were spun from pure gold. I decided then and there that my older Browning bows are the best because I can make my own strings. But now it is hard to find spools of string material since Cabela's bought out Bowhunters Warehouse. They don't sell it, just the expensive ready made strings. Those that have it increased the prices so much it is unreal. It won't be long when none of us will be able to shoot bows anymore unless we are rich.
Top quality, pre-stretched strings will make a difference. Some brands that fit the bill are Winners Choice, George Bowman Strings, Vapor Trail, and Berry strings.
Posts: 501 | Location: San Antonio , Texas USA | Registered: 01 April 2002
Good strings can give you a few extra fps of speed. They also allow your bow to stay in tune because they don't stretch or creep. They are also more durable in the long run. Winner's Choice is my favorite, Vapor Trail is good, but there are also lot's of other good strings by custom string makers. Zebra strings are somewhere near the bottom of the barrel.
Elite Archery and High Country dealer.
Posts: 931 | Location: Somewhere....... | Registered: 07 October 2002
I was told on another post with this bow because string is not s full string (not attatched to Wheels)you basicaly just put in an OEM replacement Dacron String. Old bow design no real choices I guess.
Posts: 132 | Location: MA | Registered: 30 December 2004
Originally posted by RustyD: I was told on another post with this bow because string is not s full string (not attatched to Wheels)you basicaly just put in an OEM replacement Dacron String. Old bow design no real choices I guess.
You have plenty of choices. Most of the string makers mentioned in these previuos posts will make custom strings to fit most any bow.
Posts: 501 | Location: San Antonio , Texas USA | Registered: 01 April 2002
I read long ago that some old bows could not use a string with no stretch and limbs could de-laminate. The string acted like a shock absorber. I would only replace a string with the same material as the original. I would also not use light arrows in old bows. The new bows are built so well that they are almost dry fired every shot with the light arrows. You have to use judgement.
