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Title: String length for New to me Critter Gitter Special
Post by: meatCKR on March 14, 2014, 11:21:00 PM
Just picked up a new to me all osage critter gitter special.  I think I am in love.  Anyway, bow is marked 58 inches in length but the string that came with it looked pretty short.  I took it off and measured it from tip of loop to tip of loop when stretched out.  It measured 53.5 inches!  I would have thought it should be at least 55.  Gonna order a new string anyway since this one is a little worn.  Anyone have a 58 inch Critter Gitter and what is your string length.  I think the recommended brace is 6 3/4 inches.  Thanks!
Title: Re: String length for New to me Critter Gitter Special
Post by: Steelhead on March 15, 2014, 12:02:00 AM
55" would probably be the ticket.All the GN longbows I have had took a string 3 inches below bow length.I have had 2 Critter Gitters.I think 6 and 3/4 sounds close to perfect on the brace give or take a little bit.
Title: Re: String length for New to me Critter Gitter Special
Post by: meatCKR on March 15, 2014, 12:11:00 AM
Thanks Steelhead!  I can't wait to get a string and shoot this beautiful bow.  I love the lines on this bow and one look at the taper limbs and you know a master craftsman made it.  Thanks!
Title: Re: String length for New to me Critter Gitter Special
Post by: Steelhead on March 15, 2014, 01:15:00 AM
Yaa,the precisely tapered lamitations,slender deep cored limbs and trappezoid cross section make for a very refined looking bow and fine shooter.The Critter Gitters are no longer being made so you have a nice piece of archery history thier.
Title: Re: String length for New to me Critter Gitter Special
Post by: Sticks2117 on March 15, 2014, 06:55:00 PM
I would order it 55" 53.5 sounds very short to me.
Title: Re: String length for New to me Critter Gitter Special
Post by: meatCKR on March 15, 2014, 08:18:00 PM
Thanks All!  I ordered a 55" string from Josh at OliverStacy.  Can't wait to get it!