SLICED MY BOW STRING
10-23-2004 | 09:43 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: auburn new york USA
SLICED MY BOW STRING
i was in my stand cutting a ppiece of cotton rope and it slipped fast and hit my string it cut it 3/4 of the way i got right down and [:@] now its 30+ dollars to get it fixed[:@][:@]
10-23-2004 | 02:39 PM
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RE: SLICED MY BOW STRING
I've known grizzled veterans who've accidently cut their bowstrings too. In fact, I are one of 'em.
Smart bowhunters always keep a spare string on hand, one that's completely set up and broken in. That way, when a string gets cut or broken it can be replaced without ending the day's hunt.
One of the things I absolutely hate about today's compounds is the fact you can't hardly replace a string in the field. Even if you carry a portable press and spare string in your backpack, it makes enough noise to scare all the deer out of the woods. So, I leave my spare string and press in the truck when I take the clankbow. It's easier to sneak back to the truck, fix the bow and then sneak back in than it is to try and work quietly in the woods.
In the old days with the steel cabled bows with teardrops, you just drew back a little, slipped the replacement string on the open hooks, let down, draw back with the new string and slipped the bad string off. Back in business. If the string was completely cut or broken you could totally relax the bow simply by backing the limb bolts out. Can't do THAT any more! The limbs are still under a lot of tension when you hit the ends of the limb bolts.
I really miss the simplicity of the old compounds, but then how would shops stay in business if people could do all their own work on their bows.
I guess that's one reason I do most of my hunting with my recurves and longbows. I don't have to have a mechanic and support team to keep my bow up and running in the woods.[8D]
Smart bowhunters always keep a spare string on hand, one that's completely set up and broken in. That way, when a string gets cut or broken it can be replaced without ending the day's hunt.
One of the things I absolutely hate about today's compounds is the fact you can't hardly replace a string in the field. Even if you carry a portable press and spare string in your backpack, it makes enough noise to scare all the deer out of the woods. So, I leave my spare string and press in the truck when I take the clankbow. It's easier to sneak back to the truck, fix the bow and then sneak back in than it is to try and work quietly in the woods.
In the old days with the steel cabled bows with teardrops, you just drew back a little, slipped the replacement string on the open hooks, let down, draw back with the new string and slipped the bad string off. Back in business. If the string was completely cut or broken you could totally relax the bow simply by backing the limb bolts out. Can't do THAT any more! The limbs are still under a lot of tension when you hit the ends of the limb bolts.
I really miss the simplicity of the old compounds, but then how would shops stay in business if people could do all their own work on their bows.
I guess that's one reason I do most of my hunting with my recurves and longbows. I don't have to have a mechanic and support team to keep my bow up and running in the woods.[8D]
ill be be back out this week
10-24-2004 | 08:21 PM
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RE: SLICED MY BOW STRING
There are many new bows that can still be relaxed in the field with just an allen wrench. First is the obvious one since they advertise it... Newberry. There are also several models of Martins you can still relax in the field.
It is simple to find out if you can get away with relaxing your bow with the limb bolts. First put the bow in a press and remove the strings and cables. Relax the press. Now, back out the limb bolts until they come out. Now thread the bolts back in two complete turns. Next, try and put your strings and cables on. If they go on easily you can safely disassemble your bow without a press.
It is simple to find out if you can get away with relaxing your bow with the limb bolts. First put the bow in a press and remove the strings and cables. Relax the press. Now, back out the limb bolts until they come out. Now thread the bolts back in two complete turns. Next, try and put your strings and cables on. If they go on easily you can safely disassemble your bow without a press.
