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Title: String Question
Post by: Onestringer on September 23, 2008, 11:11:00 PM
Hey I am shooting about 50 pounds and have been shooting a 12 strand D97 string.  I am using a cartel cordovan leather tab and my fingers are really getting sore and showing some wear.  Would it matter if put on an 18 strand string.  What do you think?

Scott
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: McDave on September 24, 2008, 12:25:00 AM
You might want to try a Big Shot glove.  You know, if you use more strands in the string than you need, all you're doing is slowing down your bow.  If you're going to do things to your 50# bow that make it shoot like a 45# bow, why not just get a 45# bow and save yourself the trouble?  I could shoot with a Big Shot glove all day with my 60# bow, and my fingers would feel just fine.  If only I could say the same thing about my shoulders and arms....
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: waknstak IL on October 13, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
The big Shot takes some getting used to, but cured my sore fingers. Not cheap, but well made and efective.
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: O.L. Adcock on October 13, 2008, 11:05:00 PM
Yep, try other tabs, gloves, or larger diameter serving. You've already got 3 times more string then you need....O.L.
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: JRY309 on October 14, 2008, 08:23:00 AM
I use 12 strands of D97 with .024 Halo serving on all my longbows.This combo gives me the nock fit I'm looking for.I shoot it on bows from 50# to 83#,it may be alittle overkill for a 50# bow but it works out great.I just use a Bateman cordovan tab and with the Halo gives me a slick release.
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: Charlie Lamb on October 14, 2008, 09:06:00 AM
I'd sure consider double serving. Here's a tutorial I did a couple years back that might help.
 Nocking point/double serving tutorial (http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000078;p=1)
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: blueline on October 14, 2008, 09:34:00 AM
Onestringer I shoot a 47# bow with a 18 strand it worked well but the nock fit was a little tight, It is quiet and slow. I am now able to make my own strings and am going to 10 and 12 strand strings W padded loops and served as needed for noc fit. hope this helps ya

blueline
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: LBR on October 14, 2008, 01:18:00 PM
Since you shoot with a tab, try a Cavalier Elite (cordovan).  Changing the string to 18 strands, or even double serving the string, will require you to re-tune and possibly require different arrows, or at least heavier points.

Chad
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on October 14, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
You might try a golf glove on your string hand for a little more padding. (Left hand glove goes on the right hand, BTW)
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: dhaverstick on October 14, 2008, 01:47:00 PM
OneStringer,
I think you just need to man up and shoot through the pain. Go dig a ditch or chop wood to toughen those tender hands up.

Your friend,

Darren
Title: Re: String Question
Post by: BOWMARKS on October 14, 2008, 10:20:00 PM
Get yourself another thin tab and sew it to the back of your cordovan tab . A craft store will have thin leather to copy your tab also .