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Title: Spare String
Post by: Billy on September 26, 2007, 12:59:00 PM
I'd like to have an extra at hand but:
 how do you keep a string, that's shot in; from untwisting when it's off the bow?
Do you carry the spare with silencers and all in place...
And how do you carry yours...  :help:
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: StanM on September 26, 2007, 01:03:00 PM
I set my string up with silencers and nock point ready to roll.  After it is broken in I just take it off the bow and roll it loosely.  Never had a problem with one untwisting.  I use a twist tie to keep it from unrolling (different than untwisting) and keep it in my pack.  I think if the string is broken in and waxed it won't untwist on you.  

If you do need to replace your string in the field you'll want to check brace height just to be sure.  An easy way to do this is to put a cresting line on your arrow that is at the correct brace height for your bow.

Stan
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: Pat B on September 26, 2007, 01:13:00 PM
I will use a string until it is well broke in then replace it with a new one and put the old one away for a spare. Both strings will be served, have a nock point and string silencers.  Pat
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: jeff / sc on September 26, 2007, 01:52:00 PM
I put one of the sring loops through and then back over the other loop, then just snug-up a little...this will keep from un-twisting and also keep brace height set the same.  I always carry a spare shot in string all set up ready to use with tied on nock point and silencers...so far...I've only had to use once.
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: Pete Darby on September 26, 2007, 04:28:00 PM
Never had a properly waxed shot in string come untwisted.  Normally I put one on my hat as a hat band.  Came in handy one day although I almost forgot it was there.
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: Billy on September 26, 2007, 08:23:00 PM
Thanx guys.
The brace height 'twist' was the question I meant to ask  :knothead:  
Cool responses.
I like the hat band idea.
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: madness522 on September 27, 2007, 07:09:00 AM
I use a twist tie thru the loops.  Will never have to worry about it untwisting.
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: Killdeer on September 27, 2007, 04:06:00 PM
I'm a twist-tie guy too.

Killdeer~I know. I know. But I use it loosely, and it rhymes.
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: StanM on September 27, 2007, 05:29:00 PM
Wow, I'm the same kinda guy as Killie.   :)  That's cool...seriously.

Stan
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: WildmanSC on September 27, 2007, 05:48:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by jeff / sc:
I put one of the sring loops through and then back over the other loop, then just snug-up a little...this will keep from un-twisting and also keep brace height set the same.  I always carry a spare shot in string all set up ready to use with tied on nock point and silencers...so far...I've only had to use once.
Jeff,

We fellas from SC think alike!  This is a great and secure way of doing it.

Bill
Title: Re: Spare String
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on September 27, 2007, 06:29:00 PM
Here is a tip... Once you have your string shot in and your brace height set, Nock an arrow and mark the arrow(s) where it is even with the riser and you have an instant brace height gauge without taking a bow square with you. This way in the event your spare string untwists you have a way to check it if you need it. Also good for you primary bow string.