Odd Problem: Possibly String Stretched?

FLOutlander · 08-21-2007, 06:23 PM

My bow specs are in my signature.

Ok, so my bow should max out at 70lbs. My limb bolts are down all the way, and when I bought the bow new, I measured the draw weight at 70 lbs even.

While shooting the other day, I noticed that my draw length seemed a bit long. I checked my draw length and it's now at 61lbs. My draw length, now that I'm paying attention to it, seems to be about 1/2 to 3/4 inch too long for me. I immidiately checked my Brace Height and ATA...both are perfectly in spec. What's up with that?? Is it possible that the factory string stretched without altering the ATA and BH??

I want to order a Giblet string soon, but right now, money is extremely tight. Buying a house will do that lol. So I figure I could take it in and get the string twisted back to it's 88 3/4 inch length. My local shop only charges $7 for this service. I'm wondering if I'll need all the serving replaced at that time or will it be ok? I don't see any significant wear and tear on the string or serving, otherwise I would just forget about this bow season and wait till early next year to order a new string.

So what do you all think? Try twisting the string and see what that does performance-wise? My arrows are hitting a bit erradic...probably due to the altered draw length. And what's up with the ATA and BH still being in spec??

Kind Regards,
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Z99Z · 08-21-2007, 07:00 PM

I bought a new bow a few years ago and the string stretched pretty quick. The local Pro told me that stock strings on all but the top bows are pretty low quality. I would recommend saving up the money and putting on a Zebra as soon as you can.

Kanga · 08-21-2007, 07:19 PM

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I would recommend saving up the money and putting on a Zebra as soon as you can.

Zebra would be the last string I would recommend, there are a lot better strings out there for the same if not less money than the Zebra.

Go with a Bucknasty (gibblet)string IMHO there are second to none, the best string I have come across in the last 45 years.

MoBuzzCut · 08-22-2007, 05:56 PM

For a new string try this site www.archeryquestinc.com Mark custom builds strings and I do ot think you will be dissappointed

davepjr71 · 08-23-2007, 10:35 AM

I'm glad someone with Ausi's rep said it before me. Zebra strings are considered one of the worst strings on the market.

You have much better choices out there either from a company or from gibblet.

Winner's Choice
Vapor Trail
Bucknasty

KodiakArcher · 08-23-2007, 11:03 AM

If you're not going to replace them right away don't just twist the string up, You'll need to twist the cables as well since they've all probably crept, which would explain the drop in peak draw weight. If the shop knows what they are doing they should be able to get everything back in spec.'s again.

When you do replace them don't go with Zebra! Spend less money and get a better string from Gibblet aka: Bucknasty.