Please help me with this Damon Howatt

frassettor · December 09, 2013, 06:05:00 PM

I need a string for this and any info would help. What length string? Is it cut to center ?

frassettor · December 09, 2013, 06:07:00 PM

I am interested in shooting woodies out of it (Doug fir) ,what spine do you think I need if I shoot a 145/150 tip?

Rob W. · December 09, 2013, 08:22:00 PM

Mine takes a 57" actual string length and likes about 8" of brace. I'm not much help on wood arrows.

They are sweet shootin bows all the way around.

damascusdave · December 09, 2013, 08:51:00 PM

For arrow help we need to know the actual draw weight at your draw length...I shoot my HH that is marked 55 pounds at about 63 pounds...as far as I know they were never cut even close to centre

DDave

Phil Magistro · December 09, 2013, 10:42:00 PM

I have a 1968 Hunter that is marked 62" but takes a 56.5" string. The 62" was before AMO. Using correct measurements the bow is 61" AMO.

frassettor · December 10, 2013, 07:52:00 AM

dirtguy · December 10, 2013, 08:25:00 AM

I have two Howatt Hunters. I have Flemish strings on them, 58" to start with, twisted to get 7-1/2 to 7 3/4 brace height.

ChuckC · December 10, 2013, 09:12:00 AM

Many folks of "the day" used to string their recurved bows up backward for storage, that is, put the string onto the top and bottom nocks... in front of the bow.

I am not saying that this practice is good or bad, but it may shed a bit of light as to approximate string length needs. Measure this distance and it is a good start.

ChuckC