OK, I followed the advice about replacing the serving on my bow string. I also bought a stringer. Part of my problem is that I believe the loops on the string were too small and would not slide onto the limbs of my bow. The loops did slide up onto the bow limb, but a separation in the loop serving occured. I replaced the serving on this loop, but the bow string was crimped, a little fuzzy, and it appeared a few small fuzzy strands were hanging off. I little worried about using this string now. Is there anywhere I can buy a string online for my recurve?
Another noob question: when using a bow stringer, the bottom loop on the string remains in place while the other, the larger top loop, slides down on to the limbs, correct? This is how my string got messed up. I slid the top loop down and apparently it was not large enough, or maybe I screwed up. But anyway, the string appears to be a little damaged.

Also, should i get flemish or endless loop string? I am using a Martin x-200 recurve bow, 55 lbs. Are flemmish strings safe to use on an over the counter bow like the x-200? sorry for so many questions, it's just that I really enjoy this recurve business, and I hate being without it. I have been shooting 40-70 arrows a day, I dunno if thats alot, too much, or not enough, but I like it . Might even get a nicer longbow if eventually. My dad has a 3d deer target I have been shooting, at 10 yards i got the kill zone, baring occasional screw ups, at 20 yards IM usually in the kill zone, untill I get tired. I shoot with bow eyes open, i couldn't hit anythign until i started that. tried closing both eyes (not at the same time hehe) and I shoot best with both open. dunno if thats wrong but it works for me. thanks for the help.

It could be possible that the loops were made to small, but did you put the string on th eright way? one loop a generally made smaller that the other. A little fuzz is nothing to worry about as long as you don't see broken strands. As for endless loop or Flemish, yes you can use a flemish twist string. and lastley, sound like you got a good practice routine down.

well, like i said i left one loop, the smaller one, i plce on the bottom limb of the bow. By "in place" I mean in the groove. The larger loop I moved onto the top limb of the bow. Not sure of thats correct, but thats what I did. Is that correct?

Sounds to me like you're fine on string procedures. That one may just not have the upper loop quite big enough. Some recurves have really wide limbs.
Personally, I prefer Flemish strings. Especially once I learned how to make my own. Making a Flemish string is a black art to many archers. You may make great bows, and really beautiful arrows, but make a nice Flemish string and you'll find some folks bowing to you
LBR, the moderator here, makes and sells great Flemish strings. I don't think he uses the forum to push his sales so you may have to contact him to ask directly.

Guy

yeh I ordered a flemmish string. I really want to learn to make them though, that seems like one of the coolest things to me, making your own bowstring. I probably would have already tried it it but I can't figure out where in the world you buy dacron b50.

well here might be a better solution.

Make your own!!! Flemish twist are to easy to do for even this two left hand guy. Rob D has a great site on doing endless loop strings using parts you can usually find pretty easily locally.

b50 or 500 is pretty dog gone cheap! I dont mean to take away from the string makers, but it will save you headaches in the long run!

I don't know where you are but if you were able to order a Flemish string, you should be able to order B-50.
3Rivers has it, so should any of the better trad vendors. Chad is a dealer for B-500; same stuff as B-50, just marketed by BCY rather than Brownells.

Tell you what, if you're in the states I'll send you a couple short spools that I have. The blue doesn't have a lot left but the green has enough to at least get you started. Drop me a line at [email protected].

Guy