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Title: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Skip Ellis on June 04, 2012, 05:12:00 PM
Just got my new Crooked Stic bow - what's ya'll's favorite stringer?
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: A.S. on June 04, 2012, 05:15:00 PM
The "Webster" is the best one I have used. It has two different size top loop for different size limb tips.
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Duker on June 04, 2012, 05:27:00 PM
I've had good results with selway's limb saver bow stringer , both with recuves and long bows  :archer:
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Owlmagnet on June 04, 2012, 05:33:00 PM
I prefer a stringer with two pockets, rather than a pocket and a "paddle". I am currently using a Bateman bow stringer on my recurves, with no complaints. They also seem to be preferred by many of the newer and less experienced archers in my traditional club, once they try it.

I do not use a stringer for my Howard Hill longbows--and I like that even better!
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: IronJohn on June 04, 2012, 05:35:00 PM
I've always used Selway's with no problems............IJ
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: akbowbender on June 04, 2012, 05:54:00 PM
Webster for me. Go to Braveheart to get yours!
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Raging Water on June 04, 2012, 06:01:00 PM
Webster for all my bows. Especially the heavy draw weight ones!

Matt
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: House on June 04, 2012, 06:21:00 PM
Another vote for the Webster.

Travis
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Piratkey on June 04, 2012, 06:56:00 PM
Webster for longbows or hybrid and limbsaver recurve stringer or webster special recurve for.........recurve,specialy for those with static tips.
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Bow man on June 04, 2012, 06:58:00 PM
Selway  is all we recommend
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Caughtandhobble on June 04, 2012, 07:08:00 PM
I had made one that I always used. That is until I got my new Journeyman Recurve and Jared sent a Selway stringer with the bow. Now days I just keep my homemade one in my truck and it has come in handy more than once.

Every since I got the Journeyman I never use the stringer, I can't seem to put that bow down;)
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: ron w on June 04, 2012, 07:10:00 PM
Selway......unless you can get a Selway!!   :thumbsup:    :cool:
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: LBR on June 04, 2012, 07:14:00 PM
Selway for me--I've used it with no problems on 80+ pound bows.

The stringers with pockets on both ends work well on some bows, but in my experience not so well with bows that have short/tiny tips.  Either the pocket covers the string groove, or it's got so little limb tip to contact that it makes me nervous.  Doesn't matter with the Selway.
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Onlyaspike on June 04, 2012, 07:48:00 PM
Another vote for Selway....
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: JV Rooster on June 04, 2012, 07:51:00 PM
Selway.
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Reaper TN on June 04, 2012, 07:54:00 PM
Webster! Works with my recurves and longbows. It has two different pockets on the one end for the short and longer tips. Got mine at Braveheart Archery too.

When did Webster start making another stringer?  I had a custom recurve with those static tips, they are a b@#&% to string.
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Raging Water on June 04, 2012, 07:57:00 PM
Static tips!

I learned the secret to stringing those. Websters are the best way to go with Static Tips.

Matt
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: elknutz on June 04, 2012, 08:09:00 PM
I have had good luck with the Selway.  I have had poor luck with two pocket stringers.  I have not tried a Webster, it may be the cats meow!
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: joe skipp on June 04, 2012, 09:09:00 PM
Webster....

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Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: BowHunterGA on June 04, 2012, 10:51:00 PM
Another vote for the Webster. For my heavier bows it is the only stringer I have used that doesn't scare me when stringing!
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: LookMomNoSights on June 04, 2012, 10:56:00 PM
Webster for longbows,  Selway for curves!
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: Raging Water on June 04, 2012, 11:40:00 PM
When you are stringing an 80,  90 or 100# bow, you need a Webster.

I have whacked myself twice in the noggin using a different stringer on my 120# ELB. Not a pretty sight or good feeling.

Webster, all the way.

Especially, for static tipped bows or Mongolian style with Syias.

Matt
Title: Re: Recommend a Bow Stringer
Post by: amar911 on June 05, 2012, 12:29:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by A.S.:
The "Webster" is the best one I have used. It has two different size top loop for different size limb tips.
I agree completely. Best stringer out there for most bows.

Allan