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Title: Need new strings
Post by: kyhuntertoo on May 06, 2008, 10:03:00 PM
my buddy has decided to pull out his 1953 Bear Polar recurve that belonged to his granddad. I'm not 100% sure that it was made in 1953, but the markings on it say it was patented in 1953,  Grayling MI.  It then says Canada underneath that.  Bow is 40# and 66".  Two questions here, though it's not for sale what's it worth.  Secondly, who is a good online source for making strings?  There are no trad shops around here.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: jesse cales on May 06, 2008, 10:15:00 PM
bobby graham.g-strings,you can find them in the sponsors classifieds.
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: Ian johnson on May 06, 2008, 10:53:00 PM
contact Goldenhawk on here
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: LEOPARD on May 07, 2008, 05:17:00 AM
Yeah, as mentioned above, contact Goldenhawk. He makes a great string and is a pleasure to deal with!  :D
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: Tom on May 07, 2008, 05:46:00 AM
Chad, LeRoy or Bobby can fix you up with a good  string.
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: Orion on May 07, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
Most sell on the electronic auction site for less than $100.
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: Jon Stewart on May 07, 2008, 12:36:00 PM
Can't go wrong with Chad or Goldenhawk. Topshelf folks to deal with for sure!!
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: Longbow rookie on May 07, 2008, 01:20:00 PM
Goldenhawk - class guy and makes a great string!  Also took the time to talk arrows, hunting, and share advice with me.  Good stuff!
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: BobW on May 07, 2008, 01:24:00 PM
LBR (Chad Weaver) - Champoin Custom Bowstrings - Recurves.com and he is a sponsor here.
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: Big_Al on May 07, 2008, 06:51:00 PM
another vote for Bobby's G-Strings - really good stuff!
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: sticshooter on May 07, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
Just ordered 3 from the G-MAN! Bobbys a great guy to talk with and very helpful. Great price also. and very fast service.<><
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: kyhuntertoo on May 07, 2008, 07:01:00 PM
what price should i tell my friend to expect.  also, does anyone have a clue what that bow may be worth.  i know it'll be less, cause it looks like his grandad glued on a half length piece of toothbrush as a rest.  i guess it's 50 years old too.
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: LBR on May 08, 2008, 10:55:00 AM
Kyhuntertoo, sounds like you have an old "brush" rest on your bow--won't hurt the value any.

Good to see there's another stringmaker on board here!  I'm about a month out on orders, and want to hit some tournamnets on the weekends!

Chad
Title: Re: Need new strings
Post by: Migra Bill on May 08, 2008, 11:13:00 AM
raineman on this site makes EXCELLENT strings. Trusted him with strings for my 59 Kodiak, 66 Kodiak, 76 Super kodiak. Can't go wrong with Jimmy!