Bow info

[gromage1]

Hey all, my Dad just gave me a old recurve 30 or more years old, anyway the only identifying marks are on the handle they are written on it's a Super Flite, 56", 46# and a serial number any idea who made this bow? I'm trying to get a new string for this bow, is there a rule of thumb for what length to get? I've done a search and found in one post that 4" shorter is a good starting point but I'm just getting back into the traditional side of shooting after being away for about 20 yrs any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Arthur P]

I don't recognize the SuperFlight name, but if it says the bow is 56" AMO, then get a 56" AMO string. Or, take a cloth tape measure and measure down the back of the bow from one nock, down the limb then all the way across the riser and up the limb to the other nock, following each and every curve. Your actual string length should be 3-4" shorter than what you measure. I'd be gunning for something around an 8" brace height, but that's just where I'd guess it needs to be.