String Loop Separation Stopped

[8ptbuk]

Ive been building and testing several different string configurations and Ive found a combination that I think will be trouble free and totally stop serving seperation around the loops . My solution is take it completely off the loops ! Im shooting a 36 strand 452x string like the one in the pic and its doing great ! I checked my Mag Tips before doing this and there smooth as silk so I knew cutting strands wouldn't be a problem . Ive got around 200 shots on the string so far and its showing no signs of wear . Comments ? Advice ? Thanks

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[Boo]

It's still a total of 36 strands on either side so there should be no breakage issue.
Serving separation at a loop is really only a cosmetic issue and has no bearing on performance or string longevity. If it really bothers you use a small diameter Angel Majesty serving.
For the next string you might want to put a few twist in the loop to even out the tension of the individual strands.
Also, make sure that you make the loops as small as you can. Although I see no problem in breakage you will likely get a bit of creep making your loop larger than you want them. If that happens your loop will slip over the string groove possibly chipping your limb tip flange.

[Masboy]

Like don said I use the .018 angel majesty put on tight for all of my end loop servings an I have not had any endloop servings separate on any of my strings yet on my astroflight strings.an endloop serving separation after lots of shooting was a problem with other strings I shot .
Good luck an let us know how it holds up for you. never know till you try

[GGC]

That's interesting. If you finish your loops with the tag ends you would have an extra measure of durability. Either two color string or split your bundle in half.
GGC

[8ptbuk]

Thanks for everyones thoughts , I do make the loops slightiy smaller as boo mentioned . The way I see it as of now , The string is cheaper to make , wieghs less , can be made on a String Jig or a simple Stretcher , and is alot faster to make . I guess time will how well it work in the long run .

[paulaboutform]

That's interesting. If you finish your loops with the tag ends you would have an extra measure of durability. Either two color string or split your bundle in half.
GGC

Ditto!!! As I was reading your post I was thinking exactly what GGC wrote. I've done that on my compound strings...or would take smoothed out needle nose pliers and carefully put twists in the loops you have.

[8ptbuk]

Its just a standard 36 strand EL string with the tag ends connected about 3 to 4 inches beiow the top of the loop . Same number of strands in the loops as anyone elses except mine doesn't have any serving around the loops . Im sorry if I confused anyone with my description of it .

[8ptbuk]

Dan , If I could make Flemish strings good as yours Id be making them to !!! Matter of fact theres 2 of them down there right now ! LOL

[Cossack]

Two of my compound bows have no serving on the loop ends: Cyclone and Mission. Came that way from the factory. I don't see it as a liability as long as
common sense and maintenance is practiced: Cycle out the string if it shows wear, wax the entire sting including the loops.
Flemish strings for my Excals. They are both stronger and faster than most EL's