Twisting the string to shorten the draw length
05-02-2003, 08:49 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan USA
Posts: 82
Twisting the string to shorten the draw length
Need a little advice on a method of shortening my draw length. I shoot with a string loop and need to shorten it by 1/2 inch. I have heard of twisting the string to achieve this. Is this a reccomended way and can I get the needed amount to achieve the 1/2 inch. I shoot a 29 inch draw and do have a 28 inch module for my bow which I can put on and move the string to the longer peg on my cam to increase the length to 28 1/2 inches and adding the loop I would be at 29. I dont want to loose the speed I have by shortening the rotation of my cam with the 28 inch module. Will twisting the string solve my delema? Or am I better off sacrificing some speed?
05-03-2003, 06:08 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 2,413
RE: Twisting the string to shorten the draw length
Shortening your string 1/2" , will reduce your peak draw weight by a few pounds. If you have the ability to crank up the draw weight, you can conpensate for this. If you are already at the bow' s peak weight, then you will have to use a lighter arrow to keep the same speed. It will require approx. 25 to 30 twists on a single cam (depending on how many twists are already in the string), to reduce the length by 1/2" .
It would be easy enough to try twisting the string first, to see if you like the results. You can always install the other module for comparison if you don' t like it.
It would be easy enough to try twisting the string first, to see if you like the results. You can always install the other module for comparison if you don' t like it.
