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Title: Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings
Post by: billy dryden on October 03, 2016, 10:39:00 AM
I have an Assenheimer recurve made in 1989. Will it handle the new string material? or do I need to stick with b50?
Title: Re: Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings
Post by: Sawpilot 75 on October 03, 2016, 10:51:00 AM
B50 for one that old.
Title: Re: Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings
Post by: Orion on October 03, 2016, 11:32:00 AM
Assenheimer's have pretty substantial limb tip overlays.  If it were me, I'd go to a low stretch material.  I've been using padded loop D-97 on Bear TD limbs for about 10 years now with no ill effects.  Your call, but IMO, low stretch strings are easier on bows than B-50 because they reduce limb travel at the end of the shot. Do pad the loops though.
Title: Re: Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings
Post by: mec lineman on October 03, 2016, 04:15:00 PM
sent you a pm
Title: Re: Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings
Post by: Patknight on October 03, 2016, 04:21:00 PM
Not to get off topic but how do you like the assenhiemer bow...I've been wanting a new rig,heard there sweet??? Wat say you guys? Thx
Title: Re: Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings
Post by: Sawpilot 75 on October 03, 2016, 09:51:00 PM
Great bows! All around total package in my opinion as far as take downs go. It's a shame they are no longer made.
Title: Re: Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings
Post by: mec lineman on October 03, 2016, 11:01:00 PM
I agree. Dons bows were known for their quietness and smoothness, but I got one with birds eye maple vaneers that is the fastest recurve ive ever shot.
Title: Re: Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings
Post by: Sawpilot 75 on October 04, 2016, 06:12:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by mec lineman:
I agree. Dons bows were known for their quietness and smoothness, but I got one with birds eye maple vaneers that is the fastest recurve ive ever shot.
Wow! I only live a few miles from his shop and knew him well. I have only seen 2 birds eye maple veneer limbs of his. I'd love to see yours. Very Cool
Title: Re: Assenheimer bows and high preformance strings
Post by: billy dryden on October 04, 2016, 09:51:00 AM
there a great bow. mine is 63# and zips an arrow. I shoot it well out to 30 yards.