How to remove old string?

mattones · Post by **mattones** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:05 pm

I just picked up a exocet 165 with carved tips. Its in need of a new sting. I watched the VHS tape it just showed how to put the string on the bow and not how to remove it.

If anyone can help me that would be awesome!

Fork Horn · Post by **Fork Horn** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:12 pm

Use the stringing device, Cock it. The limbs are held flexed but the string is loose. Basically the reverse off the video.

killshot · Post by **killshot** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:19 pm

use the stringer. If you dont have one watch this video it shows how to put a string on without the stringer. Just do it in reverse.

http://www.summerfield.ca/excalibur/hcp ... e_256k.wmv

mattones · Post by **mattones** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:41 pm

I think ill wait to buy a stringer form BPS.

First time pulling it back and i must admit its a B*tch to pull back

awshucks · Post by **awshucks** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:27 am

mattones wrote:I think ill wait to buy a stringer form BPS.

First time pulling it back and i must admit its a B*tch to pull back

Sounds like you might be short a rope cocker too. They not only cut the effort in half, they center the string for you which is critical to good accuracy.

Your stringing aid will have a plastic sleeve on it which I believe is to make it easier on your hands. If you slide it out of the way, you can use your new rope cocker in conjunction w/ it to change strings.

Glad you made it 'over' here, these guys are experts on Excals.

mikew · Post by **mikew** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:46 am

bstout wrote:If it were me, I'd consider getting a pair of Mag-Tip Limbs (Archer's Nook has them reasonable) and saving those carved tip limbs for later. My hunch is they'll be worth a ton of money before too long.

+1 Ditto that advice - it Mag-Tip limbs also increase your choices as to what strings to use.

-Mike
PS Welcome to the Excal owner's club

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:55 am

Don`t know if this helps but here is a short video of me unstringing my wolverine
http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o124 ... e_0001.flv

mattones · Post by **mattones** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:01 pm

went to BPS. got everything all set up had the bow looked over and its all good to go

TPM · Post by **TPM** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:33 pm

Don`t know if this helps but here is a short video of me unstringing my wolverine
http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o124 ... e_0001.flv

Awesome video. Oscar worthy performance! Is it true that the camera can add two sizes to your feet?

Stash · Post by **Stash** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:02 pm

You forgot to take your old string...let me know if you want it or if I should just toss it.

That bow is in great condition for a 10-year-old.

mattones · Post by **mattones** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:56 pm

Oh thats right I did opps! It can be thrown out. I doubt i'll have any use for it again?

Thanks again Stash for all your help! Should be shooting it tomorrow for a few hours.

After a few days of shooting it i think ill remove the string for the rest of the winter and give the limbs a rest.

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:07 am

TPM said

Is it true that the camera can add two sizes to your feet?

No Tim they still are size 13`s , I guess you could say I have a good understanding .

footprint · Post by **footprint** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:54 am

Doe Master wrote: Don`t know if this helps but here is a short video of me unstringing my wolverine
http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o124 ... e_0001.flv

I've been looking for a video exactly like that, thanks so much!!

Footprint.