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Title: Stringers
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 12, 2011, 06:07:00 PM
What stringers do you guys reccomend? I got the other stuff I need coming and forgot about a stringer. Its for a 57" recurve
Thanks
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Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: sleepyhollow on May 12, 2011, 06:42:00 PM
selway stringer
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Post by: cyred4d on May 12, 2011, 07:22:00 PM
another vote for selway
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: Night Wing on May 12, 2011, 07:51:00 PM
For a recurve bow, I prefer the one that came with my Blacktail from Blacktail Bows. It's a long piece of 1" wide flat webbing. The pockets are big enough to easily and safely string and unstring a recurve. After the pockets are over the tips, I step on the wide flat webbing with both feet and pull up to string or unstring. Very well made, strong and durable.
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 12, 2011, 07:55:00 PM
Thanks  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: Raging Water on May 12, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
Hands down (for me) is a Webster. It will string Longbows and Recurves.

Especially, my super heavy 100# plus bows. A regular Cup and Rubber stopper stringer won't work for that kind of weight.

Matt
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: tracker1 on May 12, 2011, 09:13:00 PM
The selway works great for me one of the best devices made imo
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Post by: JohnnyWayne on May 12, 2011, 09:18:00 PM
I use selway for recurve and longbow as well  :)
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: Eugene Slagle on May 12, 2011, 09:57:00 PM
Make my own.

Sorry had to add that one in here since no one has mentioned it.
They are real easy to make with a section of old 2-1/2" leather belt, 3/8" rubber tubing, & 3/8" Braided Nylon rope w/ working strength of 250LB. or better.

Take the leather belt & cut a 4" section.
fold the section of belt in half & sew it on the sides making a pocket.
Drill 2 holes in the pocket on each side of the opening.
Thread the nylon rope through the holes & tie it off to make the bottom cup of the stringer.
Here's the tricky part, cut off enough rope to make the stringer with enough room to have the rubber tubing loop.
Thread the free end of the nylon rope through the 3/8" ruber tubing "tubing should be about 3" in length, unless the limbs are narrower then a smaller piece will work."
Once the rope is through the tubing make a loop & tie it off so you now have the top half of the stringer.

Once made all you have to to is adjust the length to suit your needs by untieing & adjusting either end & resecuring, but it will last for many years.
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: frankwright on May 12, 2011, 10:19:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Raging Water:
Hands down (for me) is a Webster. It will string Longbows and Recurves.

Especially, my super heavy 100# plus bows. A regular Cup and Rubber stopper stringer won't work for that kind of weight.

Matt
I have used many and I agree the Webster is the best.
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: SlowBowinMO on May 12, 2011, 10:33:00 PM
We have Websters for your consideration.  An excellent stringer that will handle 99% of the bows out there.

  Webster bow stringers at Braveheart Archery (http://www.braveheartarchery.us/new_page_6.htm)
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: Reaper TN on May 12, 2011, 10:39:00 PM
I have a Saunders recurve stringer and it works great.  It has the plastic cup on one end and the rubber block on the other.  I picked up a Webster from Braveheart Archery after I got my first longbow a while back.  I agree with the others, the Webster works great and will work with all your bows.
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: don s on May 12, 2011, 11:21:00 PM
selway also. don
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: IGetTargetPanic on May 13, 2011, 09:48:00 AM
Selway works for me..
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: GRINCH on May 13, 2011, 09:53:00 AM
Webster for me
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: Hoyt on May 13, 2011, 05:43:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by frankwright:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by Raging Water:
Hands down (for me) is a Webster. It will string Longbows and Recurves.

Especially, my super heavy 100# plus bows. A regular Cup and Rubber stopper stringer won't work for that kind of weight.

Matt
I have used many and I agree the Webster is the best. [/b]
Webster for me also.
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: House on May 13, 2011, 06:31:00 PM
I am in the same camp as those that say Webster.

Travis
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: Burnsie on May 14, 2011, 09:45:00 AM
Thunderhorn Superstringer
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: Bear Heart on May 14, 2011, 11:34:00 AM
The Selway is great but will have you untangling it all the time.  That won't be an issue if you go with the webster.
Title: Re: Stringers
Post by: bulldog18 on May 14, 2011, 11:40:00 AM
Selway is what I have been using. I may have to check out the webster.