I have some Cabela's gift cert $ burning a hole in my pocket. I had planned on buying (among other things) a tru-ball speed nock and going back to shooting off the string, but since I don't have a peep to align, it seems like kind of a waste. I'm considering using a tie on nock point, and was looking at the serving material Cabelas offers in their archery catalouge. I can choose between Cardoza Super Serve in .018 and .021 sizes, or Bohning #62 Serving Material, in the same sizes plus .025. The Bohning is over twice as expensive, but the catalouge doesn't list the length of the spool. Can anyone tell me good or bad about either of these two materials for tie on nocks and general serving repair? What size would you recommend I purchase if I go this route?

Edited by - rangeball on 01/24/2002 14:35:13

Rangeball,
I would suggest buying the better material. Bohning or maybe its BCY makes a #62 spectra braid serving mat'l in a .018, .021, and .025. dia. I perfer the .025 myself. This is by far the best serving mat'l on the market that ive found. I'm sure any qualified string maker would back me up on this, such as LBR.....hope this helps!..............Jaw

I am assuming without looking at the catalog that the #62 serving material is BCY's #62 braid. If so then this is what I use in .021 diam. I used to use the .025 but found the nocks were too tight with it. The .021 seems about right. Also use it when I tie a nock point on. Cover it with super glue and it lasts as long as I want it. Can't remember the length off hand but you could find it in either the Lancaster catalog or BCY's site www.bcyfibers.com . A spool of Polygrip in .020 is 75 yards so I would guess it would be about that.

I'll 2nd the BCY#62.It's good stuff.I have also been using the Diamondback braided serving lately with great results as well.

Rangeball, before you tie on your nock I suggest you go here:

http://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/featu...one/index.html

and read this article about how to tie on a nock. It's very informative, and I believe you'll get a lot out of it. I know I did. Be safe.
Shoot Straight
Derbytown

Thanks all. My gut was telling me the more expensive stuff was probably the best, but my cheap heart was holding out hope...

Derby, I think you posted that link quite a while ago. I saved it to my favorites then, as you're right, it is very valuable info... Thanks again.

If your worried about your tie-on nock point slipping....I can tell you that after tying on hundreds of knocks....I have never had one slip. If you have never done it before, fire me an e-mail or a phone call and I'll try to explain it.

Have a good day!
John
[email protected]
227-3443 (ask for John VanDusen)

Thanks for the offer John, will see how things go then I might take you up on it...