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Title: Hill style help.
Post by: Krasus on August 24, 2015, 12:12:00 AM

I'm in the middle of my first hill style build. I normally do r/d. Just wondering what the rule of thumb is for string length. How much shorter should my string be from my notch to notch measurement?

Thanks!
Cody -

Title: Re: Hill style help.
Post by: canopyboy on August 24, 2015, 08:42:00 AM

You know, I can't remember the last time I measured one. But I think it's close to 3" shorter. Usually I've adjusted the tiller string with a bowyer's knot when working on the bow, and I just use that as a template to size the new string.

Title: Re: Hill style help.
Post by: Krasus on August 24, 2015, 09:11:00 AM

That's kinda what I was thinking but was not 100%sure.

Title: Re: Hill style help.
Post by: canopyboy on August 25, 2015, 08:09:00 AM

I measured one last night. Sure 'nuff, string is 63", bow is 66" ntn.

Title: Re: Hill style help.
Post by: Krasus on August 25, 2015, 09:31:00 AM

Thanks! Really appreciate it!