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Title: Whats going on?????
Post by: Budog56 on June 02, 2008, 08:45:00 AM
My hunting buddy is having a problem...He changed strings on his longbow and now really slaps his arm...brace height is the same etc but we just cant figure out what he is doing
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: swampbuck on June 02, 2008, 09:28:00 AM
Try putting the old string back on for a few shots just to see if it really is the string

If it is really the string, only thing thatd make it change besides NP is the weight at the serving making it carry further.Are the arrows the same a lighter arrow will have more string follow too

Good luck
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: Longbow Bowhunter on June 02, 2008, 12:54:00 PM
The only thing was he changed the string? is he torquing the bow? holding is wrist or arm to stiff and straight?
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: Jeremy on June 02, 2008, 01:06:00 PM
If he went from a low-stretch string (FF, TS1, D97, etc) to dacron that can happen.  There's a reason I put the low-stretch materials on my selfbows!  :D
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: Bowmania on June 02, 2008, 05:31:00 PM
If he's right handed, take a half step forward with his right foot.
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: wingnut on June 02, 2008, 05:34:00 PM
It's probably what Jeremy said.  The old string is low stretch and the new string is B50.

Put the old string on and see if the problem is still there.

Mike
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: Shawn Leonard on June 02, 2008, 05:38:00 PM
Jeremy is most likely right. I have trouble with any bow shooting Dacron with my big forearms. If I shoot FF I have way less trouble. Shawn
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 02, 2008, 08:04:00 PM
It's all about dynamic elasticity.  Typically, less stretchy/creepy fiber will produce small string sine waves on release than the stretchy Dacron stuff.
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: Budog56 on June 02, 2008, 11:37:00 PM
Thanks guys we will see what we can get fixed got a hog hunt in a day and a half hope we get er worked out by then thanks for the help!!
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: BRONZ on June 03, 2008, 02:07:00 PM
Agreed.  My Dacron string was slapping.  Switched to FF, and the problem went away.
I also agree that if his problem continues, bring his right foot forward and open up his stance a little.  
Good luck on your hunt!
Title: Re: Whats going on?????
Post by: Van/TX on June 04, 2008, 07:43:00 PM
Yep, what Jeremy said.  Probably different material...Van