New String Making Video

Dsturgisjr · October 31, 2011, 07:27:00 AM

Early last summer Darryl and I videoed Chad Weaver and Rod Jenkins for Chad's new video. Here is a photo and links for anyone interested. In the outtakes Chad does the splits which is worth the cost of the DVD in itself.

http://www.3riversarchery.com/Books+DVD%27s+How-To+How+to+Build+a+Great+Bowstring+DVD_c42_s33_p57_i7046_product.html

http://www.recurves.com/dvds.html

Ben Maher · October 31, 2011, 08:01:00 AM

Awesome ...
Hopefully i will finally be able to make a string properly !

Rod saw my string attempt when he was here in Oz ... I think he thought it was some kinda fishing lure ...

Ordering mine now !

Well done all round lads !

Rob DiStefano · October 31, 2011, 08:49:00 AM

that vid's gonna be a dandy!

LBR · October 31, 2011, 09:32:00 AM

A HUGE "Thank You!" to Rod, Denny, Darryl, and 3 Rivers--this project wouldn't have made it without them.

The quality of the video, the close-ups, etc. are excellent. We didn't mean for this one to replace "Doin' the Twist", as they both have some information you won't find in the other, but I have to say it's a much better quality production.

We had a great time doing it and shooting a few rounds of "rug ball" behind Denny's when it was over. It was a long time coming, but it's finally here!

Chad

Pat B. · October 31, 2011, 09:40:00 AM

Rug ball ?????

I've been making strings for a while but I'm going to order the video today...

With you guys making it the entertainment value will be worth the price, all the information will be appreciated too!

LBR · October 31, 2011, 09:48:00 AM

Rug ball is better than 3-D!

Denny and Darryl caught a few "bloopers", and the part at the end wasn't supposed to have made it to the video...I do wish we could have caught Denny's expression on film...priceless....

WildmanSC · October 31, 2011, 10:01:00 AM

Chad doing the splits? That is priceless just thinking about it!

Bill

Ric O'Shay · October 31, 2011, 12:54:00 PM

This sounds like an "I gotta have it" video.

Ray_G · October 31, 2011, 01:26:00 PM

Glad to here that it is available.

LBR · October 31, 2011, 02:48:00 PM

As always, if you need any help with either one of them, my contact info. is on the DVD's.

Chad

LBR · October 31, 2011, 02:55:00 PM

Almost forgot--along with the much better close-ups of flemish, a lot more time is spent on making endless strings (than in "Doin the Twist"). Rod shows a "trick" that I'd never seen before we filmed that segment. It solved my main problem with making endless loops--I actually learned some things during filming.

Chad

bawana bowman · October 31, 2011, 04:08:00 PM

Just ordered a copy 2 minutes ago. Been making strings of both types since about 1972. Don't need the DVD but then didn't need "doin' the twist" either, now have both in my Library. And I can't wait to see Chad doing a split!

Don Batten · October 31, 2011, 05:40:00 PM

I saw chad do a split at ATAR a few years ago. Not for the week of heart.

SHOOTO8S · October 31, 2011, 08:38:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by batman:
I saw chad do a split at ATAR a few years ago. Not for the week of heart.

Kinda amazing and at the same time disturbing !

LBR · November 01, 2011, 11:41:00 AM

Ya'll are just jealous 'cause I'm flexible...

We had fun filming, but it does have a ton of serious information for anyone interested in learning to make their own strings, or improving their technique.

Chad

Shakes.602 · November 01, 2011, 12:20:00 PM

Youre Right Chad!! I couldnt do the Splits to save my Life!! Good for Ya!! I have the 1st Vid you made, NOW I am going to HAVE to Buy the 2nd!! Money WELL Spent Folks!! Easy to Follow, even for a Knuckle-Head

like Me!!

metsastaja · November 01, 2011, 01:29:00 PM

Sounds like fun and Rod does make a mean string. Just put my order in.

November 01, 2011, 09:39:00 PM

I got my DVD in the mail yesterday and got the chance to watch it this evening. I've been making my own strings, both Flemish and endless loop, forever, it seems. I thought I knew how to make a string pretty well. After watching this DVD, I found out I had a good grasp of how to make an adequate and functional string—the epitome of mediocrity. :^)

Actually, I knew very little about strings, string materials and how to make a consistent string. Chad and Rod have put together an easy to understand; country laid back, excellent instructional presentation of "how" it should be done—with a lot of humor along the way too.

If you have any desire to learn to make your own strings, or if you're an old-timer (like me) who thought you knew how to do it, you need to see this one. It's very informative, entertaining, and will make a great addition to your archery DVD library.

bawana bowman · November 05, 2011, 06:26:00 PM

Ordered my copy evening of Nov 1st. Received it afternoon of Nov 3rd. Watched the entire DVD that evening.

thunder1 · November 05, 2011, 06:35:00 PM

I bought Doin the twist and my string making skills increased greatly. Can't wait to get the new one.