First i would like to say hi. This is a great place to hang out. I sold my compound and a parker crossbow. I just wanted a Excalibur. I pretty sure im going with the Ibex. I have shot trad bows and made my strings for years. I have a couple questions. Has any one used 450+ string. I have a bunch of it. But if its not good for these bows i can get what ever. And While im waiting on my bow. If someone could tell me how long the strings are I could fix up my string jig and maybe make one. I know that people on here make a great string and what im doing is for me. I miss making bows and strings and grinding turkey feathers. Just looking to get a little of that back.
Any way sorry for the long post.
Flemish String
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WELCOME rt2bowhunter, 
You are in the right place. A little nuts sometimes but that is one of the reasons to hang out and enjoy the Excalibur gang with their big hearts and good advice.
You are in the right place. A little nuts sometimes but that is one of the reasons to hang out and enjoy the Excalibur gang with their big hearts and good advice.
Laura
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Grizzly Adam
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Re: Flemish String
No need to be sorry. We're not like that here!rt2bowhunter wrote:Any way sorry for the long post.
WELCOME TO OUR FORUM!
Grizz
Welcome to the forum!
I believe 36" is the figure you are looking for. It is a "finished" measurement of a string at rest, loops flat and at the highest brace height mark.
I've been told that any modern bow string material will not cause damage during normal use. Use enough string material to give you a finished center serving that will put the center of the serving closest to the arrow's center.
Serve the center as tight as you can get it.
Four inch feathers is about right.
What serving tool do you have?
I believe 36" is the figure you are looking for. It is a "finished" measurement of a string at rest, loops flat and at the highest brace height mark.
I've been told that any modern bow string material will not cause damage during normal use. Use enough string material to give you a finished center serving that will put the center of the serving closest to the arrow's center.
Serve the center as tight as you can get it.
Four inch feathers is about right.
What serving tool do you have?
Some people just like stepping on rakes
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rt2bowhunter
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Thanks for the warm welcome every one.
Boo Im not sure i have had it for i dont know how long. But i did a quick search And the Deluxe String Serving Tool that Ye Olde Archery Shoppe sells looks like it. So do you pad the serving area or use different size serving. I have the BYC crossbow serving is it ok.
Thanks for the help
Boo Im not sure i have had it for i dont know how long. But i did a quick search And the Deluxe String Serving Tool that Ye Olde Archery Shoppe sells looks like it. So do you pad the serving area or use different size serving. I have the BYC crossbow serving is it ok.
Thanks for the help
Two good serving tools are the Cavalier Pro and the Spigarelli because they will take the abuse of extreme tension that is necessary. The Spigarelli being the most suitable. I use .030" Halo but for the Ibex BCY's or Brownell's Crossbow serving will do well. I would not pad the serving area. You can but all I would do is lay some sering down and serve over top.
Some people just like stepping on rakes
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sumner4991
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Re: Flemish String
Long post? That was short compared to some. Check out the length of my answer.rt2bowhunter wrote:sorry for the long post.
Welcome to the forum.
I have a string made from 452X(black/blue) and another made from 450 plus(black/red) string . . .both are great strings. I perfer the thicker strings opposed to the padded serving. You may lose a foot or two per second, but, the serving will be much better. The thicker strings tend to sit more squarely in the center of the nock. Gives you a more direct transfer of energy and thus seems to make for a more stable launch. If the string gets too thin, it tends to sit low at the nock(unless you really pad up the serving) and could cause some accuracy issues. The thicker string has a better feel when being shot too(less vibes).
Enjoy the new toy.
Scott
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
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2006 Vixen
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
Re: Flemish String
Hey sumner, I don't think it is fair to single out Grizz like that!sumner4991 wrote:Long post? That was short compared to some.rt2bowhunter wrote:sorry for the long post.
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sumner4991
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Re: Flemish String
Sorry Grizz.Mike P wrote:Hey sumner, I don't think it is fair to single out Grizz like that!sumner4991 wrote:Long post? That was short compared to some.rt2bowhunter wrote:sorry for the long post.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
Perception trumps intention.
2006 Exomax w/Agingcrossbower Custom Stock
20" Easton Powerbolts w/125gr Trophy Ridge Stricknines & 2"Blazers
Boo Custom Strings
2006 Vixen
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