Recommend a string.
06-19-2003, 07:05 AM
#11
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Recommend a string.
Here is the fellow that makes all my bowstrings. They are custom made for each individual circumstanse. Excellent material, worksmanship, and prices.
http://www.webspinnerz.co.za/bowstrings/
http://www.webspinnerz.co.za/bowstrings/
06-19-2003, 11:14 AM
#12
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RE: Recommend a string.
For those looking to expand their archery hobby and that like to tinker, nothing beats making your own strings. With a little creativity, you can make a string that stands out in a crowd. With a little practice and the right technique you can also make one better than any commercial string maker - all it takes is a little time and a bit of money to invest in a jig and the string materials. Once the investment is made, you' ll be putting out superior strings in a couple hours for about $8 each.
06-19-2003, 12:06 PM
#13
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RE: Recommend a string.
JoePA
How much have you shot the string? I have always had my strings made locally, but the person has increased obligations that are causing him to take too long to finish all his orders.
Not to long ago I was referred to " TailorMaid" by a shooter I had just met and he told that TM' s strings are exceptionally good and that the prices are very competitive. I was wanting more than one opinion.
How many strands is your string and what draw-weight are you pulling? How good does the serving seem to be?
How much have you shot the string? I have always had my strings made locally, but the person has increased obligations that are causing him to take too long to finish all his orders.
Not to long ago I was referred to " TailorMaid" by a shooter I had just met and he told that TM' s strings are exceptionally good and that the prices are very competitive. I was wanting more than one opinion.
How many strands is your string and what draw-weight are you pulling? How good does the serving seem to be?
06-19-2003, 08:31 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Recommend a string.
C 903:
I don' t have a ton of shots so far, maybe 6-700 or so.
The serving is very tight, no movement. After about 150 shots, I had to give one cable one twist.
My bow is a 65 pounder with original Oregon Black knight cams. The valley is quite narrow, so I noticed when the cams were just a little out of sync. On a milder cam, I may not have noticed and made the change.
I did get the TUXX strings, not the standard ones. The material was the standard 8125, but you can get other materials as an option. I did think about 452, but didn' t go that way for this bow. Hope this helps.
I don' t have a ton of shots so far, maybe 6-700 or so.
The serving is very tight, no movement. After about 150 shots, I had to give one cable one twist.
My bow is a 65 pounder with original Oregon Black knight cams. The valley is quite narrow, so I noticed when the cams were just a little out of sync. On a milder cam, I may not have noticed and made the change.
I did get the TUXX strings, not the standard ones. The material was the standard 8125, but you can get other materials as an option. I did think about 452, but didn' t go that way for this bow. Hope this helps.
06-20-2003, 11:14 AM
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sweet Valley Pa. USA
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RE: Recommend a string.
I bought a Winners Choice string and cable a few months ago and I can truely say it has been the best string I have ever used. It is costly but then so is everything esle that is quality...
06-20-2003, 02:26 PM
#17
Nontypical Buck
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Location: CT, USA
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RE: Recommend a string.
Lookin at the Cabelas Archery catalog, eh? 
IMO, those are two of your poorest choices on the market. Muzzy should stick to broadheads & arrow rests, and Phase 1 strings were pretty good about 10 years ago when they were introduced but.....
I' ve tried several of the brands who' s names have been bandied about here on this thread as well as other local " custom" builders and IME Winners Choice and Stone Mountain come out on top.
I' ve heard great things about the Bowman strings from folks whom I trust as well.
IMO, those are two of your poorest choices on the market. Muzzy should stick to broadheads & arrow rests, and Phase 1 strings were pretty good about 10 years ago when they were introduced but.....
I' ve tried several of the brands who' s names have been bandied about here on this thread as well as other local " custom" builders and IME Winners Choice and Stone Mountain come out on top.
I' ve heard great things about the Bowman strings from folks whom I trust as well.
