string stretch

inmysights · Post by **inmysights** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:30 pm

I recently put a new factory dacron string on my xbow and it keeps stretching even after a couple of adjustments. Is there a point where you can be putting too many twists in the string?. I must be around 8 twists at this point. Thanks

inmysights · Post by **inmysights** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:49 pm

Deleted my subsequent post. Don't need I.T. person. Need to get my eyes
checked HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

DrDan · Post by **DrDan** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:23 pm

No I don't believe there is a maximum amount of turns. I have to put a turn or two in every week or so and have been doing it since last fall and still using same "Boo" string. Can't seem to wear it out!

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:25 pm

Dacron will stretch, it's just it's nature. It will stretch quite a bit at first, then slow down.
You should have no problems with 8 twists in the string, actually, that is about what I like on my strings for the Excalibur.

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:37 pm

Get yourself a Boo string and a Groundpounder top mount
I really believe in these products.

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:42 pm

Just looked over my records and the most twists I put on the factory string is 15. I had two with 15 twists. This is rare on a new string because they are generally made short enough to where twisting isn't required until after 100 shots. The two I had 15 twists on were on their second serving, so, they were broke in(had over 400 shots on them).

The only issue you will have with "over twisting" a string is when it makes the loops too tight to make your twist and get it on the limb. That would take a lot of twists. Basically, a string would have to be made too long. Also, that wouldn't be an issue with a endless loop string.

What you could have is a string that gets wadded and that would decrease your arrow speed. That would take a ton of twists too.

OK . . .don't worry about the twists. Yes, there is a limit, but, I doubt you will reach it. I hope the "too much information" didn't confuse you as much as it did me.

I got to stop typing and thinking at the same time.

Scott

HW · Post by HW » Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:22 am

[quote]I hope the "too much information" didn't confuse you as much as it did me. I got to stop typing and thinking at the same time. [quote]

Scott, were you trying that Screach again.
HW

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:31 am

HW . . .I wish that were the case . . .

inmysights · Post by **inmysights** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:12 pm

Thanks to all who responded. Keep up the great work in helping all us newcomers . Your wisdom is greatly appreciated.

Strikenmike · Post by **Strikenmike** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:14 am

Greetings:

My new Phoenix has two lines on the rail to align the string. When I put my new string on it was above the top line. Now it is about in the middle (maybe 20 shots and strung for 3 dayys). As a general rule, where do I want to keep my string relative to the two lines?

Thanks,
Mike

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:19 am

The closer to the bottom line, the more velocity (very small gain in fps) but the top line (farthest from riser) is usually the best for less noise & vibration.
I keep mine right on the top line, and never let it get more than a string width below it.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:23 am

The general thought is to keep it about a string width below the upper line. I like mine there mostly because it is less noisy and seems smoother on the shot. In reality you can keep it anywhere as long as the string does not hit the riser. If the string does hit the riser you will see wax deposited where the string hits, the bow will get really noisy and damage the string.

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:24 am

i keep mine at 1 1/8"

Strikenmike · Post by **Strikenmike** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 10:35 am

Sting hitting the riser....now there is something new to worry about.

Which is more likely to hit the riser, a tight string or a loose string?

I can see a couple of small wax marks on my riser now.

Thanks,
Mike

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 11:31 am

Mike . . .the answer is a long string. The shorter you make it, the less likely it will hit the riser. Just because you have wax on the riser doesn't mean the string is actually hitting. The wax can and does fly off the string and serving, you will see it on your limbs too. You can put baby powder on the serving and shoot . . .it will leave a mark on the riser if hitting. Clean the riser before you shoot. Keep tightening the string until it doesn't hit.

I could hear mine slapping when I had the issue. I put a dampener system on the bow and have not had a problem since.