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Title: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: Bob Palmer on August 25, 2012, 05:28:00 PM

Any one have any suggestions how to keep cat whiskers from migrating/bunching up to one side of the string? Had my bow perfect! Shooting today, the cat whiskers all bunch and then started falling out! Now I have to start over! Errrrrrr! I tie them on with a super tight constrictor knot currently!

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: Jon Shade on August 25, 2012, 05:36:00 PM

I don't use a full whisker. I split the strip in half and then just tie a knot and pull it as  tight as I can. I've never had a problem doing it this way yet. Once I have pulled the knot tight, I simply trim the lengths to match. This also allows you to slide the whisker up or down without ever having it come loose. It will take some tugging though. Shooting the bow will split the individual strings. Jon

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: katman on August 25, 2012, 05:53:00 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyGuPxe1BMA

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: kawika b on August 25, 2012, 06:41:00 PM

Yup... Ryan has it down to a science.

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: Bldtrailer on August 25, 2012, 06:46:00 PM

3x on Ryan That's my way

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: kbetts on August 25, 2012, 11:01:00 PM

Same here.  Cut in half and don't split the string.  I tie as tight as I can without cutting myself on the serving string and sometimes add a little shot of super glue.

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: Bob Palmer on August 26, 2012, 07:36:00 AM

Thanks all! I tie them on the same as Ryan! Used less whiskers this time...gonna try more next go round!!  :)

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: kcbrown on August 26, 2012, 08:23:00 AM

Slick way to do them. I think I have found the way I will do them from now on.

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: Roger Norris on August 26, 2012, 08:58:00 AM

Wow....that video taught me something. Very good.

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: Yohon on August 26, 2012, 09:35:00 AM

5 more days till the season comes in and I read this stuff......I thought you were better prepared than that Bob   ;)

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: LinemanARK on August 26, 2012, 12:31:00 PM

I also tie my knocks on like he does. The guy is very informative and helpful. Is there any other way to tie on adjustable knocks?  mike

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: DesertDude on August 26, 2012, 01:27:00 PM

An "Old Dog" just learned a new trick.

Thanks......

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: sawtoothscream on August 26, 2012, 02:35:00 PM

I tie it like that vid but I use b 50 and  I put super glue on it the knot and all around it before I start shooting.

Title: Re: Skinny strings & Cat whiskers?
Post by: Bob Palmer on August 26, 2012, 04:01:00 PM

Come on John...I'll be ready...at least I think I will  :pray: